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Press Releases 2019
May 2019
- Cash rate in limbo – but not for long - 7 May, 2019 Following much speculation surrounding a cash rate cut, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today held the cash rate at 1.5% – marking 30 consecutive months without change.
- New low? Crunch time for the cash rate - 6 May, 2019 For the first time in almost three years, the stakes for a cash rate cut are high among industry experts, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site
April 2019
- How falling house prices could make Millennials rich - 15 April, 2019 Savvy Millennials are looking to take advantage of falling house prices, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Taken for a ride: Transport costs Australians $150 billion a year - 11 April, 2019 Swapping the car for a bicycle could save Aussie households thousands every month, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Wake-up call: Telco loyalty could be costing you - 8 April, 2019 Competitive mobile phone deals aren't enough for consumers to move away from the big three telcos according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 1 in 2 mortgage holders struggle to pay as cash rate holds - 2 April, 2019 Almost 5 million Australian mortgage holders live in housing they can only afford to pay for month to month, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA Survey: Property prices to tumble up to $60K by 2020 - 1 April, 2019 Property prices across the nation haven't hit rock bottom yet with further dips predicted, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
March 2019
- Picture of health: 3.2 Million Aussies will switch providers - 28 March, 2019 Millions of Aussies will take radical action when health premiums rise this Monday, according to research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Loyal or lazy? Aussies paying the price for sticking with their health insurer - 26 March, 2019 The majority of Australian health fund members have only switched health funds once in their lives, according to research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- What's your number? 14.2M Aussies don't know their credit score - 18 March, 2019 Millions of Aussies are in the dark about a single score that can impact their borrowing power, according to research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 10 million Aussies think they'll be worse off following private health reforms - 11 March, 2019 Australians fear they won't be better off when changes to health insurance policies come into effect from April, according to research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 6.2 million Aussies in the dark about hospital cover - 7 March, 2019 Millions of Aussies are signed up to hospital cover without knowing what it provides, according to research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
February 2019
- Profession or pitfall: Australia's most dangerous industries revealed - 26 February, 2019 The industry that comprises agriculture, forestry and fishing is the most dangerous, according to new analysis from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Tap-and-woe: Credit scores lowest for Millennials - 25 February, 2019 Australians will spend most of their 30s correcting the financial mistakes of their 20s according to new research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 'Be a Finder': Aussies urged to get on the financial front foot - 18 February, 2019 Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, is bringing to life the victorious feeling of finding a better deal in the highly anticipated next instalment of its new brand campaign.
- Australian parents more likely to insure their car than their life - 6 February, 2019 Australian parents are more than twice as likely to insure their car than their life, according to startling new research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
January 2019
- Oh my fraud: Online credit card fraud jumps to $249 million - 31 January, 2019 Online shoppers are being targeted by cyber criminals more than ever before, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Babies making bank: 2 in 5 get a head start with saving money - 30 January, 2019 More than 2 in 5 children (43%) already have their own bank account in their first year of life, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, shows.
- MKR judge Manu Feildel plates up the 'Be a Finder' campaign - 28 January, 2019 Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, has teamed up with MKR judge Manu Feildel (Manu) to dish up its new brand campaign, showing Aussies how easy it is to take control of their finances.
- Driving away with debt: Aussies shelling out $8 billion in car loans - 24 January, 2019 Aussies' love affair with new cars is coming with an eye-popping price tag, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Switch and save: 10.8 million Australians sick of paying the lazy tax - 21 January, 2019 The new year is a time for many Australians to reevaluate their finances, and millions will be kicking providers to the kerb, according to new research by Finder, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Up in smoke: Aussies spend $14 billion a year on cigarettes - 16 January, 2018
- Give me a break! 33% of Aussies aren't going on a summer holiday - 14 January, 2019 If you're stuck in the office over the break, turns out you're not alone, reveals new research from Finder, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Christmas debt hangover expected to hit $30 billion - 8 January, 2018 Australians have been left with a financial hangover from Christmas and it's expected to near $30 billion for the first time, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 10 million tourists to visit Australia in 2019 - 3 January, 2019 For the first time ever, more than 10 million tourists will travel Down Under in 2019, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
Press Releases 2018
December 2018
- New Year’s Resolutions 2019: Aussies want to beat the bulge - 27 December, 2018 Three quarters of Australians (73%) have made New Year’s resolutions for 2019, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Bah, humbug: One in four will spend Christmas online shopping - 21 December, 2018 A staggering 5.3 million Australians will be shopping on Christmas Day, reveals new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 'Tis the season for spending: 5 million paying with plastic this Christmas - 20 December, 2018 More Aussies are relying on their credit card this Christmas, shows new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything reveals.
- How young is too young? One in six Aussie kids own a smartphone - 18 December, 2018 Mobile phones are set to dominate Santa's wish list this Christmas, reveals new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- One in three Australians desperate for extra cash this Christmas - 18 December, 2018 More than five million Australians are spending their free time working a side hustle to make extra cash for Christmas, according to a survey by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussies committing hundreds of billions in fraud - 17 December, 2018 Millions of Australians are being untruthful to save a buck, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
November 2018
- Aussies to snag 3.7 billion credit card reward points this Christmas - 27 November, 2018 Millions of savvy Australian credit card holders plan to get something back for their generosity this giving season, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Black Friday: Only 1 in 5 Aussies will shop the sale - 20 November, 2018 While Black Friday holds legend status in the U.S., it isn’t causing much fanfare down under, with only one in five shopping the sale, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything
- Data-hungry Aussies fork out $181 million on excess charges - 19 November, 2018 Australians are wasting millions on excess data charges despite unlimited data plans being available, reveals new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Euro trip: Schoolies splash their cash abroad - 16 November, 2018 Australian school leavers are choosing Europe over cheaper destinations, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 2.2 million front doors are left unlocked - 14 November, 2018 Of the 9.9 million front doors in Australia, a stranger could walk into nearly a quarter (23%) of them, according to new research from finder.com.au.
- Christmas cracker: Aussies to spend $25 billion this festive season - 13 November, 2018 Australians will spend billions on Christmas this year with presents to be the number one expense, according to new research by finder.com.au.
- Sick as a dog: pets costing $1.3 billion in vet bills - 7 November, 2018 Australian pet owners are splashing out $1.3 billion annually on the vet, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- RBA Survey: Royal Commission fallout to see small lenders favoured - 6 November, 2018, 80% of experts polled in the finder.com.au RBA survey say that it will be increasingly difficult for small businesses to access credit.
- RBA Survey: Apartment prices to drop by up to 8% by end of 2019 - 5 November, 2018 Apartment values across Australia are expected to plummet by the end of 2019, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
October 2018
- Australian Baby Boomers spending kids’ inheritance on cruising - 31 October, 2018 Australian Baby Boomers are splashing out millions of dollars on cruises at the expense of their children’s inheritance.
- Christmas cutback: How 14 million Aussies will save on gifts - 29 October, 2018 From bulk buying to DIY gifts, millions of Australians are tightening the purse strings this Christmas according to new research from finder.com.au
- 1 in 2 parents not financially baby-ready - 24 October 2018, Thousands of Australian parents wish they’d been more financially prepared before having children.
- We’re all going on a summer holiday: actually only 46% of us are - 22 October, 2018 28% of those travelling over summer booked by July
- 46% of Millennials turn to personal loans - 17 October, 2018 Almost one in five Gen Y have taken out a personal loan to finance a car
- 7 million Aussies avoid medical specialists due to expense - 16 October, 2018 Cost keeps 36% of Australians from seeking specialist medical care
- 1 in 4 Aussies don’t like gift cards - 10 October, 2018 Many gift cards given this Christmas will be unwanted, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 10 million Australians don’t have a will - 04 October, 2018 Millions of Australian adults don’t have a will, even though dying without one could mean leaving loved ones in the lurch
- RBA Survey: Aussie economists predict regulators will ban credit card surcharges - 02 October, 2018 72% of panellists expect Australian regulators to ban credit card surcharges altogether
September 2018
- Bowser blues: How Aussie motorists are cutting down on fuel costs - 27 September, 2018 Over 7 million Australians have taken steps to cut back on the cost of fuel, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- No new phone needed: Aussies hanging up on upgrades - 19 September, 2018 Aussies are holding onto smartphones for longer, reveals new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussies say no to ‘tap-and-go’ tax: 68% bow out of purchases with surcharges - 17 September, 2018 Shops without a credit or debit card surcharge fee and minimum spend requirement will be celebrated in a brand new campaign championed by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Woah baby! Aussies splashing out $107M on baby showers - 6 September, 2018 Expectant parents are spending excessive amounts on their baby showers.
August 2018
- Westpac rate hike fallout: 38% of Aussies to fix their home loan by July 2019 - 30 August, 2018Borrowers are flocking to fixed interest rates amid out-of- cycle rate rises, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- The tech that won’t die: 64% of NBN users hold onto landlines - 29 August, 2018The death of the landline phone might be a slow one yet, new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything, revealed.
- Bank of Mum and Dad: 5 million parents providing handouts to adult kids - 28 August, 201861% of Australian parents are helping their adult kids out financially, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- $148 Million wasted in unused gift cards - 27 August, 2018Aussies are wasting millions of dollars in unredeemed gift cards revealed new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- What’s the point? Aussies spending $1 billion on needless purchases - 23 August, 2018One in ten (11%) Australian credit card holders make unnecessary purchases chasing rewards points, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- The lengths 6.8 million Australians go to in order to save on health insurance - 22 August, 2018Australians are going to extreme lengths to save money on their health insurance, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussies call it quits: 11 million avoid phone calls - 20 August, 2018Talking on the phone is fading fast as Aussies prefer to message friends and family, revealed new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Credit score myths busted - 8 August, 2018Aussies are misinformed about what affects their credit score, according to a new study by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 10.9 million Australians admit to risky behaviours on the roads - 6 August, 2018The majority of Australian drivers engage in risky activities on the roads, according to the new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
July 2018
- Price versus planet: Aussies favour cheap appliances over energy efficiency - 26 July, 2018Almost eight million Australians don’t rate energy efficiency when buying new appliances, a new survey by finder.com.au has revealed.
- The sneaky texts that are costing Aussies $44,000 - 24 July, 2018More and more Aussies are being scammed by premium service texts, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 5.7m Australians think ambulances are free under Medicare - 23 July, 2018Nearly one in three Australians wrongly believe ambulances are free under Medicare, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 1 in 5 Aussies convinced their smartphone is spying on them - 17 July, 2018Nearly one in five Australians think their smartphone is eavesdropping on them, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Debt at a funeral: Most expensive cities to die in Australia revealed - 16 July, 2018Sydney has topped the list of the most expensive Australian cities to have a funeral in1, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- In this low interest world, are fixed home loans dying? - 12 July, 2018According to the latest Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) housing finance figures analysed by comparison site, finder.com.au, the percentage of fixed home loans issued in Australia has fallen to a 21-month low.
- Too scared to switch: 80% of NBN users stay loyal when they connect - 9 July, 2018Connecting to the NBN is the perfect opportunity to consider switching providers, but many Aussies prefer to stick to what they know, revealed new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Hey, big spender: Aussies could splash out an extra $583 million per year - 2 July, 2018Online shopping from overseas stores is likely to get more expensive for Australian consumers, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything reveals.
June 2018
- Credit crunch: Two thirds of Aussies still don’t know their credit score - 28 June, 2018Aussies are getting better at monitoring their credit score but they still have a long way to go according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 1 July deadline looms but 12.7m confused about Lifetime Health Cover loading - 25 June, 2018With under a week left for 31 year olds to avoid the 1 July Lifetime Health Cover Loading deadline, the majority of young Australians have no idea what this means, reveals new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussies take 742 million selfies each year - 21 June, 2018There’s no denying Australia is selfie-obsessed nation and there’s bound to be more than usual today to celebrate Selfie Day.
- Cold snap leaves Aussies in hot water this winter - 19 June, 2018Australians’ bad heating habits could cause damage to not only their hip pocket this winter, new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything reveals.
- Hold the phone: Aussies numb to big smartphones bills - 18 June, 2018We've all had our hearts stop after opening a huge bill, but new research reveals Aussies have a high tolerance for overspending on smartphones, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Australia's most delayed airports revealed - 12 June, 2018Sunshine Coast Airport has topped the list of Australia’s worst airports, according to a new analysis from finder.com.au.
- One third of NBN users wish it had never happened - 8 June, 2018Many Aussies wish they could switch back to their previous Internet service rather than having to use the NBN, reveals new research by finder.com.au.
- Savings rise as almost half of Aussies plan to save their tax refund - 6 June, 2018Nearly half (46%) of Australian taxpayers are expected to save their tax return this 2018-19 financial year, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussies revved up for new cars - 1 June, 2018Sales of new cars in Australia are expected to explode as demand ramps up, according to research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
May 2018
- Australia’s richest suburbs don’t bother with solar energy - 31 May, 2018Solar power take-up is lowest in Australia’s wealthiest suburbs, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- The destinations where one night in hospital costs more than a luxury hotel - 28 May, 2018A night in hospital can cost an Aussie traveller almost $3,500 in some countries, more than three times the cost of a night at a luxury hotel, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussie workers spend 7.6M hours a week holiday-planning on the job - 24 May, 2018Millions of Australian employees are researching and booking their next holiday when they should be working according to a new study by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Smartphones: The necessity that costs us $9 billion per year - 21 May, 2018While Aussies are spending less on their monthly mobile plans, it appears we’re still coughing up big bucks for the pleasure of staying connected – $770 million a month, in fact, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 1.8 million Aussies pressured to tip: EFTPOS machine to blame - 18 May, 2018 Unlike in the United States, tipping isn’t an integral part of Australian culture, but new finder.com.au research shows 1.8 million diners have felt obliged to tip anyway.
- 13 million Aussies struggling with the cost of high energy bills - 14 May, 2018Expensive energy bills are a burden for most Australians, new research by finder.com.au the site that compares virtually everything reveals.
- Mother’s Day: Aussies to spend $733M - 8 May, 2018Australians are tipped to spend a whopping $733 million on mums this Mother’s Day according to research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Hands-on grandparents save working parents $2.29 billion a year in childcare - 7 May, 2018Grandparents are collectively saving working families $2.29 billion a year in childcare fees, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 1.7 million Aussies forced to take career break due to illness or injury - 1 May, 2018Two in five Australian workers (40%) have been forced to take over a month of leave unexpectedly at some point in their career, according to brand new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
April 2018
- RBA survey: Local banks may echo US Federal Reserve with out-of-cycle rate hikes - 30 April, 2018The cash rate is likely to remain untouched at the next board meeting (01/04/2018), but increased rates from the US Federal Reserve may trigger out-of-cycle rate hikes within the Australian lending market, according to finder.com.au research.
- Kids at home: The free rent ride stops at 19 - 26 April, 2018Parents should start charging board once their kids turn 19 years of age, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Wi-Fi Freeloaders: What Aussie travellers do for free Internet - 26 April, 2018Hotels and fast food restaurants prove to be the sensible ways Aussie travellers access free Wi-Fi, according to new research from finder.com.au, but there are plenty connecting in more worrying ways.
- Home phones to become extinct by 2037 - 23 April, 2018Every Australian home could be without a landline phone sooner than we think reveals new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Are Aussies paying the price for their generosity? - 16 April, 2018One in eight Australians now provide financial assistance for relatives overseas, but confusion remains when it comes to getting the best exchange rate, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Working hard or hardly working: 1 in 2 Aussies shopping on the boss’ watch - 10 April, 2018 If you’re prone to a little online shopping at work you’re not alone, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything reveals.
- Aussies prepared to spend $268M for better broadband - 5 April, 2018Many Aussies are prepared to fork out for a better broadband connection, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
March 2018
- Easter showbag price tags: Girls’ hip pockets hit the hardest - 29 March, 2018Research reveals showbags targeted at girls have the highest average cost of $25.
- The plane truth: Australia’s 12 most annoying in-flight habits - 22 March, 2018Over half of Australian travellers (55%) hate kick-happy passengers when they fly.
- In sickness and in health: 10.4m wedded to their health fund - 21 March, 2018Australian health fund members are feeling the pain when it comes to the increasing cost of cover but new research reveals they aren’t voting with their feet.
- Sick of waiting: 1 in 5 uninsured patients fork out for private health care - 13 March, 2018 Patients without private health insurance have chosen to pay massive private hospital fees rather than wait it out in the public system.
- Aussies are hung up on their telco: 62% haven’t switched in 4 years - 5 March, 2018 Most Aussies stick with the same mobile phone provider when they could be switching and getting a better deal.
February 2018
- Australian credit card habits revealed in inaugural finder.com.au credit card report - 28 February, 2018 finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything, has today released a comprehensive report to shed light on the credit card habits across the country.
- finder Flash Sale: Loyalty costing 10 million Aussies in lazy tax - 26 February, 2018A surprising number of Australians could be paying the price for their ‘set and forget’ mentality when it comes to everyday living costs.
- Mortgage stress rampant: Switch loans and pocket $125,000 - 26 February, 2018One third (30%) of Australian homeowners are suffering from mortgage stress.
- Australia’s youngest banking customers - 19 February, 2018Nearly half of Aussie kids have a bank account set up for them by their first birthday.
- Phone fails: 2,200 Aussies drop a smartphone on their face every night - 16 February, 201840% of Aussies have experienced a phone fail.
- 84% of Australian drivers are anxious behind the wheel - 12 February, 2018Most Australian drivers are fearful when they’re behind the wheel.
- Valentine’s Day Splurge: Aussies expected to drop $528 million - 12 February, 2018While millions will be spent this Hallmark Day, the majority of Aussies won’t be jumping aboard the love train.
- Experts weigh in: How to make health insurance affordable - 6 February, 20185% of economists surveyed support removing natural therapies from health insurance policies.
- Aussie families could be forking out 20% of their income on health cover by 2051 - 5 February, 2018Aussie families currently spend 8.8% of their disposable income on health cover.
- Baby on board: 1 in 5 parents risk a last minute babymoon break - 1 February, 2018New research reveals 1 in 5 parents-to-be holiday in their third trimester.
January 2018
- Parents left with a $2,000 pinch from school holidays - 29 January, 2018 - 29 January, 2018Australian parents have gone to extreme lengths to ensure their children enjoyed the school holidays but it didn’t come cheap.
- 6.5 million to reconsider health cover in 2018 - 25 January, 2018With an average premium increase of 3.95% announced this morning, 2018 could be the year millions of health insurance members switch or ditch their cover, according to new research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- 63% of Aussies would fly out of their comfort zone for the right fare - 23 January, 2018Australians aren’t afraid of travelling to the back of beyond reveals research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- The shopping hack millions of Aussies love, but retailers hate - 23 January, 2018There are many ways to save on shopping, but new research reveals millions of Aussies are being sneaky in their approach, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Auctions causing Aussies anxiety - 16 January, 2018The prospect of purchasing property at auction is enough to turn millions of Australians away, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- BYO babysitting: One third of parents bring a family member on holidays - 15 January, 2018Holidaymakers are bringing extended family members on holidays to help have a break from their kids reveals finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Smartphone over sunscreen for 1.2 million Aussies - 11 January, 2018A day at the beach requires several essentials, and for many, smartphones are high on the list, reveals finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussies racked up $29 billion in Christmas credit card debt - 9 January, 2018 Australians have been left with a financial hangover from Christmas, according to finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- Aussies will donate $4.2 billion to charity this year - 3 January, 2018Aussies are planning to be more charitable despite rising living costs, according to new research from finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything.
- $2.34 billion spent on shopping under the influence - 29 January, 2018New research by finder.com.au, the site that compares virtually everything, reveals shopping after a few drinks can get expensive.
