New research reveals motorists could be slugged with a ‘colour premium’ or higher car insurance premiums based on the colour of their car. Think your car looks better in black? If you’re looking to save on your car insurance premiums, maybe check with your other-colour car friends first. Research by car insurance comparison service Compare… Read more »
At a time when the economy is sagging and household budgets are being squeezed by high inflation and interest rate increases, this week’s government-approved lift in private health insurance premiums on 1 April is the last thing Australians need. The fact the announcement was delayed until after the Dunkley by-election, and just three weeks before… Read more »
You may already have what you need to bring your car insurance premiums down an average of 4.15 per cent. Usually, small black boxes are associated with expensive rings, but what if one that many drivers already have could be saving you money instead? Car insurance comparison website Compare the Market (where I am Economic… Read more »
Drivers are ditching comprehensive car insurance and I get it, money is tight. But ditching, rather than switching, could cost you plenty down the track. Owning and maintaining a car can be one of the biggest contributors to the household bills, but according to new research from Compare the Market (where I am Economic Director)… Read more »
Research shows you may be throwing money away by staying with an insurer who isn’t giving you their best deal. No one wants to buy the same product for a markup at the supermarket, especially when the cheaper alternative may be just as good, if not better. Yet, the latest research from Compare the Market (disclosure:… Read more »
Trauma insurance could help support you and your family through the worst of times. A lump-sum trauma insurance payment can help you focus on receiving the best treatment available, pay for rehabilitation, and even cut back your work hours to be able to concentrate on your recovery. If you have suffered a serious illness or… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: How can you automate your finances? You’ll have heard it many times: automate your finances to really get ahead. But what exactly does that mean, and why does it matter so… Read more »
Just when you thought you’d reached your limit, life throws more unexpected challenges directly in your path. How can you possibly go on? Life is kicking many a*ses right now. The floods have devastated parts of NSW and QLD, the rain won’t stop and while it might be having a rest from front-page news for… Read more »
Each week we ask a question to help you focus on an area of your finances that might need a closer look. This week: Do I really need insurance? Ah, the old insurance dilemma has found us at last. Over many weeks, we’ve kicked things off, found our focus, changed our habits, made a few… Read more »
If you’re one of the 13.6 million Aussies with private health insurance, we’ve got some bad news: health insurance premiums are about to go up again. Premiums across the industry will increase by an average of 2.7 per cent, with government calculations putting the average increase to families at $125.84. But Compare Club’s analysis of its… Read more »
