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Press Releases 2021
June 2021
- First property, now petrol: Sydney tops list as country's most expensive city for fuel - 10 June, 2021 Sydney is home to the country's most expensive houses and petrol, according to new analysis of ACCC data by Finder.
- Tiresome tips: The savings advice Australians find annoying - 8 June, 2021 Some advice is better left unsaid when it comes to saving money, according to new research by Finder.
- Your money or your pet? 17% of Australians would spend $10k to save their dog - 3 June, 2021 Australians would be willing to spend thousands before considering putting their dog or cat down, according to new research from Finder.
- Over 16 million Australians striving to slash winter energy bills - 2 June, 2021 Energy customers are taking matters into their own hands to reduce the cost of their bills in time for winter, according to new research from Finder.
- Finder's RBA Survey: 87% of experts say consumer saving will dip as cash rate holds - 1 June, 2021 Despite millions of Australians becoming financially vulnerable during the peak of the pandemic last year, the nation's rainy day savings may have taken a backseat, according to experts.
May 2021
- RBA Survey: Average Sydney house price to increase by $216,300 in 2021, say experts - 31 May, 2021 Sydney homeowners could earn more than double the average annual wage by the end of the year according to the latest expert house price predictions.
- Bitcoin on payday: 1 in 4 Aussies would like part of their salary paid in BTC - 26 May, 2021 Despite Bitcoin's volatile nature, interest in the cryptocurrency is still ripe, with some Australians even willing to have part of their salary paid in BTC, according to new research by Finder.
- Finder becomes first comparison platform to achieve CDR accreditation - 24 May, 2021 Finder has become the first comparison platform to become an accredited data recipient under Australia's new government-backed data-sharing framework known as the Consumer Data Right (CDR).
- Finder adds Bitcoin trading feature to its fast-growing app - 20 May, 2021 Australians now have the ability to buy and sell Bitcoin safely and securely in Finder's app.
- 27% of Aussies choosing to upsize their car - 14 May, 2021 Australian drivers are looking to upsize their car for a variety of reasons, according to new research by Finder.
- What first home buyers want and don’t want - 12 May, 2021 Homeowners should be wary of common property pitfalls before putting their house on the market, according to new research by Finder.
- Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker: Just 49% say it's a good time to buy property, a drop of 18 points - 10 May, 2021 As national house prices continue to climb, consumers are not convinced that now is a good time to buy property, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Australians planning to spend $1.2 billion on Mother's Day - 7 May, 2021 Millions of Australians will be spending up a storm this Mother's Day according to new Finder research.
- Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker: Trust in big banks up 19 points from 2019 - 5 May, 2021 Despite a few instances of bad behaviour, trust in banks is near record-high levels, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Finder RBA Survey: Mortgage borrowing to keep surging as cash rate holds at 0.10% - 4 May, 2021 Home loan borrowing could surpass current levels within the next six months, despite riding a record-breaking high since October, according to experts.
- RBA Survey: 47% of experts say recent house price growth is unsustainable - 3 May, 2021 Australia's housing market is experiencing a peak growth rate, but experts say the current boom won't last forever.
April 2021
- First home buyers are paying an average of $6,353 in unexpected costs - 28 April, 2021 First home buyers across the country are being hit with thousands of dollars worth of unexpected upfront costs, according to new research by Finder.
- Unsupplemented Super: 10 million Australians refuse to top up - 22 April, 2021 Australians are at risk of leaving themselves short-changed in retirement according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Heading for a breakdown: Drivers spent $78 million on roadside callout fees over 2 years - 21 April, 2021 Australian drivers are shelling out big bucks on roadside incident call out fees according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Premature purchase: 53% of first home buyers bought sooner than they planned - 20 April, 2021 Record low interest rates are prompting quicker-than-expected purchases from many first home buyers, according to new research by Finder.
- He's a bit of a fixer-upper: 4 in 5 first home buyers intend to renovate - 14 April 2021 First home buyers are getting practical with different tactics to enter the property market, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison website.
- Haggle Hatred: 2 in 3 Australians prefer not to bargain when they buy a car - 13 April, 2021 Australians are at risk of getting ripped off when buying a new car, new research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- From down payment to dealbreaker: Average house deposit now exceeds $100k - 12 April, 2021 Aspiring homeowners now need a six-figure deposit to purchase a property, according to staggering new research by Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.
- Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey: 60% of experts blame BNPL for drop in credit cards - 6 April, 2021 Credit cards are being used less and experts say Buy Now Pay Later services like Afterpay and Zip are to blame, based on new research from Finder.
- Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey: 74% of experts fear first home buyers will be pushed out of market - 5 April, 2021 Soaring property prices and stamp duty fees have experts fearing that first home buyers may be soon pushed out of the market.
March 2021
- 2 in 5 Australians confused about the latest JobSeeker changes - 31 March, 2021 A concerning number of Australians are misinformed about the JobSeeker changes taking effect after March 31st, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site
- State of Investing 2021: New report reveals Australian outlook - 30 March, 2021 Australians saved an extra $113 billion during the 2020 pandemic, yet low interest rates mean more people are swapping their savings accounts for investments, according to a new report by financial comparison site Finder.
- Cost of death: The most expensive capital cities to hold a funeral revealed - 24 March, 2021 The most expensive cities to die in throughout the country have been revealed as part of a new study by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Optical inclusion: Extras cover the top reason for taking out health insurance, survey finds - 23 March, 2021 Extras cover is the number one drawcard for Australians who take out private health cover, new research from Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, reveals.
- 43% of COVID-19 Boomerang Generation leave the nest again - 18 March, 2021 Dubbed the boomerang generation after moving back home during the pandemic, Australia's adult children have started flying the coop once more, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, reveals.
- Going up: 4.6 million health insurance customers are missing out on potential savings - 16 March 2021 Millions of Australians could be missing out saving money on their health insurance policy, according to Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.
- Violation nation: Aussies spending $600 million per year on parking fines - 15 March 2021 Aussie drivers are shelling out big bucks on parking fines each year according to new research by Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.
- From pay gap to parity: New report reveals how Australian women fare financially - 04 March, 2021 Australia has come a long way in pursuit of gender equality, but there is still work to do, a new report by financial comparison Finder reveals.
- 68% of experts say units are a risky investment, divided on responsible lending - 2 March, 2021 Investors might be wise to avoid buying a unit in a capital city, according to new research from Finder.
- Sustainability leaders invited to enter the Finder Green Awards - 1 March, 2021 Entries have now opened for the Finder Green Awards, which celebrate businesses, brands and people that are leading the way when it comes to environmental sustainability.
- Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey: Experts predict 12% rise in property prices by 2023 - 1 March, 2021 Property prices will jump across Australia over the next 2 years, according to a survey of experts from Finder.
February 2021
- Plastic profanities: The 8 credit card sins to avoid - 25 February, 2021 Credit card misuse is rife in Australia, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Identity theft cost Aussies $3.1 billion in one year - 24 February 2021 Identity theft is costing Australians billions of dollars a year according to a recent analysis by Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.
- Back to the future: 45% of Australians would consider buying an electric car - 23 February, 2021 Australia's interest in electric cars is accelerating according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Debt deception: 2.7 million Australians have lied to their partners about money - 17 February, 2021 More than a quarter of Aussies admit to being less than truthful with their partners about money, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Sneaky streaming: More than 8 million Australians mooching off their friends and family - 16 February, 2021 Australia is a freeload nation, according to a new report from financial comparison platform, Finder.
- 4.1 million Australians may cut ties with their health insurance provider in 2021 - 16 February, 2021 Millions of Australians are shopping around for cheaper health insurance in the new year, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- A whole lotta love: Aussies set to spend $1.1 billion this Valentine's Day - 10 February, 2021 They say you can't put a price on love, but Australians are tipped to spend big this Valentine's Day, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Crypto craze: 4.8 million Aussies to own cryptocurrency this year - 9 February, 2021 After recent surges in value, Aussies are turning their attention to cryptocurrency, according to a new report by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Hello healthy: Finder reveals the top-rated brands for health and fitness - 8 February, 2021 Finder has revealed the best-rated brands for health and fitness as voted by Australian consumers in the 2020/21 Finder Retail Awards.
- Car-ching: Ute and SUV drivers are spending an extra $4,500 each year - 4 February, 2021 Australians could be paying thousands of dollars more than necessary to keep their car running, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Show me the money: 1 in 4 Aussies would prefer a cashback loan - 3 February, 2021 Low interest rates may not be enough to attract new mortgage customers, but cash could sweeten the deal, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey: Positivity around employment at record high, housing affordability nosedives - 2 February, 2021 Property prices will go up, housing affordability will go down, and it's a great time to be looking for a job, according to Finder.
- Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey: Record refinancing to continue, house prices to jump - 1 February, 2021 Australian property prices are tipped to bounce back in 2021, with weak population growth no match for low interest rates and a limited housing supply, according to Finder.
January 2021
- Almost 5 million Australians still nursing Christmas debt hangovers - 28 January, 2021 Millions of Australians put Christmas on credit, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- The lunch box tax: Families to spend $778 million on back-to-school shopping - 21 January, 2021 Parents around the country are forking out hundreds of dollars on their child's back-to-school shopping list, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Brands that cleaned up in the 2020/2021 Finder Retail Awards - 20 January, 2021 Australia's top-rated cleaning brands have been revealed across a range of categories in Finder's 2020/2021 Retail Awards.
- Tap-and-whoa: Aussies racked up $24 billion on credit cards in December - 19 January, 2021 Funding Christmas festivities pushed Aussies $24.3 billion deeper into debt, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Netflix and freeze: One in three streamers experience buffering issues regularly - 18 January, 2021 Streaming speeds are a major issue for many Australians, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- New Year, New Me: Australians reveal their top resolutions for 2021 - 15 January, 2021 2021 is shaping up to be the year of self-improvement, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Fast and furious: 73% of Aussies have fallen victim to a road rage incident - 13 January, 2021 Engines aren't the only thing overheating on the roads this summer – our tempers are too, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Financial treadmill: Aussies wasting $2.4 billion on unused gym memberships - 12 January, 2021 Australians are wasting millions of dollars on gym memberships they barely use according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Property pounce: A record 67% of Aussies say now is a good time to buy - 11 January, 2021 Optimistic home buying sentiment has reached a pre-pandemic high in Australia according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Spenders vs savers: The money mindsets of Australians revealed - 4 January, 2021 Australians are divided by their attitudes to spending according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
Press Releases 2020
December 2020
- Christmas comedown: 1 in 4 Aussies worried about housing costs - 30 December, 2020 One in four (25%) Australians are worried about how they will pay the rent or mortgage after Christmas, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Ho Ho Home invasion: 1.9 million front doors will be left unlocked this holiday season - 23 December, 2020 Millions of Australians are leaving themselves vulnerable to theft this Christmas, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- COVID saw Aussies spend $2 billion more on booze in 2020 - 22 December, 2020 A lockdown binge saw Aussies splash out $2 billion more on alcohol this year, according to Finder's analysis of Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) data.
- Shopping around the Christmas tree: 14 million Aussies to splurge this Boxing Day - 21 December, 2020 Millions of Australians will be looking to nab themselves a bargain during the post-Christmas sales, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Deck the aisles: Australians set to spend $5.8 billion on food this Christmas - 17 December, 2020 The traditional Christmas dinner could make a much bigger dent in your wallet this year depending on which supermarket you shop at, according to Finder.
- Parcel Pirates: 2.7 million Aussies have had a package stolen from their homes - 16 December, 2020 Millions of Aussies have fallen victim to parcel pirates in the last year, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 3 million Australians paying the loyalty tax on their electricity - 14 December, 2020 Millions of Australians have not switched electricity plans despite feeling like they're on a bad deal, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site reveals.
- Punters Down Under: Australia home to 12.8 million everyday investors - 11 December, 2020 Australians are investing their cash far beyond property, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison website.
- Bushfire season: 1 in 2 regional Aussies not prepared - 9 December, 2020 Despite last year’s unprecedented bushfire season, millions of Australians are not taking measures to protect their homes, according to new research by Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.
- More than half of Australians dreaming of a green Christmas - 8 December, 2020 With Christmas less than three weeks away, Aussies are swapping sleigh bells for sustainability, according to new research by Finder.
- Finder Retail Awards: Aussie parents reveal their favourite brands - 7 December, 2020 The best rated brands across a range of parenting and baby products have been announced by Australia's most visited comparison website, Finder, in the 2020/2021 Finder Retail Awards.
- 'Tis the season to get scammed: Fraudsters are exploiting online Christmas shoppers - 2 December, 2020 Fraudsters are targeting Christmas bargain hunters who have switched to online shopping amid the coronavirus pandemic, according to Finder.
- Finder's RBA cash rate survey: Experts reveal their top economic predictions for 2021 - 1 December, 2020 Experts are positive that Australia is on track to exit a recession, and that property prices will return to 2019 levels next year.
November 2020
- Finder's RBA cash rate survey: 89% of experts support axing stamp duty nationally - 30 November, 2020 An annual land tax should replace the one-off financial sledgehammer of stamp duty on property purchases, say experts.
- Blowing their cool: Australians will spend $1.9 billion on summer aircon costs - 26 November, 2020 Australians could save big on their aircon bill simply by adjusting the thermostat, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site reveals.
- Till bells ringing: Australians set to spend $17 billion this Christmas - 24 November, 2020 The pandemic may have changed the way we celebrate this year, but it hasn't put a dampener on Christmas spending according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Black Friday bargain hunters: Australians set to drop $1.7 billion on pre-Xmas sales - 23 November, 2020 Despite the financial fallout of the pandemic, sales season is still set to bring in more than $1 billion, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site reveals.
- Finder Retail Awards: Must-have home appliances and technology gifts for Christmas - 20 November 2020 The best home appliances and technology brands for 2020/2021 have been revealed in the Finder Retail Awards by Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Real estate rush: 3.8 million Australians plan to buy property over the next year - 19 November, 2020 House hunting has hit a fever pitch in Australia amid record-low interest rates and a remote working revolution, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Christmas countdown: 14 million Australians already preparing for silly season - 18 November, 2020 With the pandemic leaving many watching their money, Finder reveals the top 10 ways consumers are saving money this Christmas.
- No, you hang up: Aussies reluctant to break up with big three telcos - 12 November, 2020 Australians stand to save about $100 a year on their mobile phone bill, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Bank of Mum and Dad: 44% of parents subsidise the lives of their adult kids - 9 November, 2020 From buying a home to bankrolling holidays, the Bank of Mum and Dad remains open for business according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Five million Australian households slash their summer bills - 10 November, 2020 Electricity customers are bracing themselves for the summer surge, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Finder's RBA survey: Cash rate cut, Melbourne and Sydney overvalued - 3 November, 2020 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today announced that it has slashed the cash rate by 15 basis points to a new historic low of 0.10%.
October 2020
- Finder's RBA cash rate survey: 67% of experts predict November cut - 30 October 2020 Experts are predicting that the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will announce a second rate cut for 2020 at the final meeting of the year, according to Finder.
- Sarah Megginson joins Finder to lead home loan editorial strategy - 29 October, 2020 Highly regarded journalist and industry heavyweight Sarah Megginson has joined Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, to oversee the editorial strategy for its home loans vertical.
- Finder Innovation Awards 2020: Up, The ICONIC and TransferWise among winners - 28 October, 2020 Australia's most forward-thinking businesses have been recognised in the 2020 Finder Awards winners ceremony this afternoon.
- Refinancing avalanche: Australians to save $389 million - 28 October, 2020 Christmas might be coming early for thousands of borrowers with a home loan, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Not on the cards: 1 in 5 Australians pay with their phone or watch regularly - 22 October, 2020 Cash is dying and cards are next, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Rejected out of hand: 1.5 million Aussies knocked back for a credit card - 20 October, 2020 The fear of getting rejected for a credit card is real, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Credit card woes: Where do Aussies turn if they can't pay off their plastic? - 14 October, 2020 Only half of Australians who find themselves buried under out-of-control credit card debt could dig themselves out, according to Finder.
- Over the limit: Pandemic pushes 2 million Aussies beyond credit means - 8 October, 2020 Soaring unemployment and wage cuts have seen people increasingly overdrawing their credit cards, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Finder Cash Rate Survey: RBA holds rate at 0.25%, November cut expected - 6 October, 2020 Despite mounting speculation about the possibility of another cut, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has today announced that it will hold the cash rate at 0.25% in October. See what the experts had to say as part of the Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey
- Finder hires former CBA, Westpac exec to spearhead Finder app growth - 6 October, 2020 A former executive from two of Australia's biggest banks has joined the ranks at comparison site Finder, tasked with taking the fast-growing Finder app to new heights.
- 40% of experts predict cut by November, Finder survey - 2 October, 2020 A cash rate trimming may be here before Christmas, according to experts surveyed in this month's Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey™
September 2020
- Home run: Mortgage approvals soar to pre-COVID-19 levels - 30 September, 2020 Finder research shows not even coronavirus can dampen Australia's love affair with property.
- On the road: 9 million Aussies planning a road trip - 30 September, 2020 Finder survey shows Aussies are swapping international travel for the open highway.
- Top work perks: Aussies want more paid leave and insurance post-COVID - 29 September, 2020 Finder asked 1,066 Australians about the top three perks they'd like their employer to provide in a post-COVID workplace. Flexibility, more leave and company health insurance topped the list.
- COVID-19 online shopping report: Australians to inject $167 billion into economy - 28 September, 2020 Finder survey shows that the pandemic has pushed Australians to spend more online.
- 1 October price hike: Aussies urged to do a health check on their insurance - 24 September, 2020 Finder research shows that Australians have just under one week to beat the health insurance price increase on 1 October.
- COVID-19 credit crunch: Two million Australians over their credit card limit - 23 September, 2020 Finder survey shows coronavirus is leaving millions of Australians at risk of credit card delinquency.
- When a scammer calls: 9 million Aussies targeted by COVID-19 fraudsters - 22 September, 2020 Finder research shows that scammers are capitalising on public fears around the pandemic.
- Bill blunder: Millions of Australians could be paying too much for their electricity - 21 September, 2020 Finder research shows that Australians' lack of electricity bill literacy could be costing them hundreds.
- The home loan hedge: Aussies prefer split rate mortgages - 16 September, 2020 1 in 5 Aussies would prefer to split their mortgage between fixed and variable if they were to refinance, Finder research shows.
- COVID-19 hits Christmas 2020: 7 million Aussies planning to cut costs - 15 September, 2020 Finder research shows that COVID-19 has put a dampener on Christmas spending this year, with the average Aussie set to spend $310 less than they did in 2019.
- COVID-19 exodus: Millions of Australians move during the pandemic - 07 September, 2020 Coronavirus has many Australians looking for a better deal on their rental.
- Financial Spring Clean: Finder Awards reveal best in market - 9 September, 2020 Finder is helping financially stressed Aussies overhaul their biggest financial expenses with the announcement of the Finder Awards financial product winners and finalists for 2020.
- 1 in 6 drivers have lied on their car insurance application - 08 September, 2020 Thousands of Australians are at risk of having their car insurance claims rejected, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- COVID Car-ching! 9 million Aussies could save on their car insurance - 2 September, 2020 In recent Finder survey shows that 28% of Australians are not driving their cars as much as they were pre-pandemic.
- RBA Survey: Housing affordability sentiment hits all-time high - 1 September, 2020 Results from the latest Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey show that 62% responded with a positive sentiment about housing affordability.
August 2020
- RBA survey: Banks to raise variable mortgage rates independent of the RBA, experts say - 31 August, 2020 Results from the latest Finder RBA Cash Rate Survey show that just 57% of experts think now is a good time to buy property.
- Smash and dash: 5 million Australians have fallen victim to a hit-and-run - 24 August, 2020 Millions of Aussies have been left high and dry after a hit-and-run incident according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- COVID couch surfing: Almost one million Australians turn to co-living - 20 August, 2020 Millions of Australians looked for ways to make or save money during the pandemic, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site reveals.
- Anti-masker: Almost three million Australians won't wear a face mask - 18 August, 2020 Despite the prevalence of new cases of COVID-19 in recent weeks, some Australians still aren't on board with wearing a mask, according to new research by Finder.
- 5.8 million Australians struggle to buy essentials - 11 August, 2020 Weeks after the panic buying frenzy first hit supermarkets, Australians are once again feeling the sting of shopping shortages, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site. Read on for where to buy guides for household essentials.
- RBA survey: Experts say Australian economy is yet to turn a corner - 4 August, 2020 Although June labour force figures revealed a slight employment uptick, the nation is yet to reach an economic turning point according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA survey: Experts predict slow recovery for Melbourne property market - 3 August, 2020 Melbourne homeowners may need to wait at least two years before the property market shows signs of growth according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
July 2020
- Finder makes Best Places to Work top 50 debut - 22 July, 2020 Australia's most visited comparison site, Finder, has been recognised as one of the Best Places to Work in Australia in 2020, at a time when many businesses are tackling the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Australia's most innovative businesses encouraged to enter Finder Awards 2020 - 20 July, 2020 Entries have now opened for the 2020 Finder Awards, which celebrate Australian business innovations across key industries.
- Record high: $15 billion in home loans refinanced in May - 14 July, 2020 More Australians than ever refinanced their home loan in May, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA survey: Experts forecast 800+ zombie companies to fail in September - 7 July, 2020 With the end of JobKeeper fast approaching, experts and economists expect a rise in the number of business insolvencies, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA survey: Only 35% of experts think now is a good time to buy property - 6 July, 2020 Experts say now may not be the best time to buy property, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Aussies set to add an extra $17 billion to their savings this tax season - 1 July, 2020 Most Australians will be cautiously using their tax returns this year as they look to strengthen their financial position coming out of COVID-19, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
June 2020
- Here's what July 1 changes mean for you - 29 June, 2020 Big changes across areas of finance and insurance are coming in the new financial year, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- The true cost of ice-olation: Aussies to spend at least $1.6 billion on staying warm this winter - 24 June, 2020 Australians are set to spend millions on staying warm this winter, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, reveals.
- Tax time: One million Australians paying health cover penalty - 24 June, 2020 Thousands of young Australians only have one week left to take out health insurance to avoid the Lifetime Health Cover Loading penalty, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Aussies set to spend $3 billion less this EOFY compared to 2019 - 23 June, 2020 With the country now in recession, the number of people planning to shop the mid-year sales has plummeted by half, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Bill backlog: 2.2 million payments outstanding due to the pandemic - 16 June, 2020 Aussies are putting their bills on the backburner due to the financial impact of coronavirus, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Gap between cash rate and credit card interest rate widest ever - 10 June, 2010 Australia's average credit card rate has never been this far above the official cash rate, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA survey: 79% of experts say JobKeeper should continue or expand - 2 June, 2020 Economists don't think the government should put the brakes on JobKeeper just yet, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA survey: Two-thirds of experts predict end of stamp duty by 2021 - 1 June, 2020 The majority of experts agree that stamp duty could soon be on its way out as the government grapples with the post-COVID economy, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
May 2020
- 5 million Aussies at risk this flu season - 28 May, 2020 With the start of winter just days away, new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, shows that millions of Australians could be putting themselves and others at risk this flu season.
- Boomeranging generation moves home due to COVID-19 - 19 May, 2020 Thousands of Aussies have had to move back into the parental home as a result of the pandemic, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Two million Australians struggling to keep a roof over their head - 14 May, 2020 Millions of Australians are struggling to pay their mortgage and rental payments, new research by Finder Australia's most visited comparison site reveals.
- Aussies are saving $12 million per day by ditching the daily commute - 11 May, 2020 Working from home is helping the hip pocket according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA survey: 58% experts say now not a good time to buy property, predict further price falls - 5 May, 2020 Nearly 6 in 10 experts say now is not a good time to buy property, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA survey: 87% experts say international borders to remain closed until 2021 - 4 May, 2020 Australia is projected to lose $25 billion in foreign spending as COVID-19 cripples tourism from outside of Australia, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
April 2020
- 9 million Australians fear energy bill blowout during lockdown - 28 April, 2020 With the majority of Aussies now forced to stay home, energy usage is on the rise according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site
- COVID-19 fears lead to spike in online will inquiries - 20 April, 2020 Millions of Aussies are leaving their families vulnerable by failing to prepare a will according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA Survey: Experts positive about housing affordability, relief offered for commercial landlords - 7 April, 2020
- RBA Survey: Experts predict more stimulus and ASX falls - 6 April, 2020 Despite spending more than $320 billion in response to COVID-19, experts say even more money will be needed from the government.
- Finder Green Awards: Sustainability winners revealed - 1 April, 2020 Sustainability leaders have this week received awards in the inaugural Finder Green Awards as judged by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
March 2020
- Finder appoints Chris Ellis as CEO – Finder Australia - 31 March, 2020 Digital business heavyweight Chris Ellis has been appointed to the newly created role of Chief Executive Officer of Finder Australia, following an extensive 18-month search.
- Aussies urged to check their health policy before 1 April price hike - 23 March, 2020 Australians have a week left to beat the health insurance price increase on 1 April warns Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA cuts cash rate to lowest possible 0.25% during emergency meeting - 19 March, 2020 Taking emergency action in response to faltering global and domestic markets and rate cuts around the world, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) lowered the cash rate to an all-time low of 0.25% today.
- RBA survey: 87% of experts predict recession - 17 March, 2020 Experts are forecasting the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will take drastic measures to right the dropping Aussie economy, with an emergency rate cut likely this week.
- Finder helps Australians financially prepare for economic uncertainty - 17 March, 2020 Australia's most visited comparison site1 has launched the Finder app to help Australians manage their money as the country faces unprecedented economic conditions.
- The sustainable companies changing the game: Finder Green Awards finalists revealed - 05 March, 2020 Australian businesses shaping sustainability best practice have been named finalists in the inaugural Finder Green Awards.
- Masks on, scissors out: RBA cuts cash rate to 0.50% - 3 March, 2020 Taking swift action in response to global and domestic markets, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) cut the cash rate to an all-time low of 0.50% today.
- RBA Survey: Coronavirus economic impacts just beginning - 2 March, 2020 Experts fear the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will need to take action in the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Finder.
February 2020
- 730,000 interest-only mortgages a ticking time bomb - 25 February, 2020 Hundreds of thousands of borrowers on interest-only loans will be hit with higher repayments this year according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Ditch or date? Australians would reject potential partners if debt exceeds $60,000 - 19 February, 2020 Aussies with masses of debt may struggle to find love according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Clueless Aussies wasting $43 million per year on ATM fees - 12 February, 2020 Millions of Aussies have shortchanged themselves when it comes to ATM fees according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 1 in 2 Aussies ditching date night this Valentine's Day - 5 February, 2020 Cupid's arrow has fallen short this February according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA Survey: Half of experts think RBA made wrong call with cash rate cuts - 3 February 2020, Sydney, Australia Finder pulled a survey from different Economists if the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) made the right call on recent cuts cash rate.
- Air conditioning bills heating up: Aussies to spend $2bn this summer - 3 February, 2020 Air conditioning costs Aussie households $2 billion over summer, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
January 2020
- January jitters: 70% of Aussies stressed by the new year - 22 January, 2020 Burgeoning bills, debt and back-to-school expenses are putting pressure on millions of Aussie households according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Aussies urged to take note of money changes happening in 2020 - 13 January, 2020 Finder has compiled a list of the key changes that Aussies should be aware of this year that will impact their finances.
- 7.2 million Aussies will nurse a New Year financial hangover - 3 January, 2020 Aussies will kick start the new year bogged down in debt according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
Press Releases 2019
December 2019
- Top 2020 New Year’s resolutions revealed - 31 December, 2019 The majority of Aussies have mapped out their goals for the year ahead according to Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site.
- 9.7 million Aussies will splurge on Boxing Day deals - 23 December, 2019 A new Finder survey shows there are millions of Aussies who will run after deals during the Boxing Day sales. How to score a deal this Boxing Day.
- Zapped! 2 million Aussies have felt energy bill shock - 19 December, 2019 A new Finder survey shows that millions of households are struggling with their energy bills. Tips on how to reduce your energy spend.
- All that glitters: Aussies set to spend $18.8 billion this Christmas - 12 December, 2019 Aussies will be splashing out in the lead up to Christmas this year according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 6.9 million Aussies feeling the festive financial pinch - 9 December, 2019 Bills will take a backseat this Christmas, as millions of Aussies struggle to make ends meet according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA Survey: Brisbane and Melbourne picked as top cities to buy property - 3 December, 2019 Experts have encouraged those hunting for good value for their property dollar to look at Brisbane and Melbourne, according to Finder.
- $152.6 million wasted: Aussies paying the price for excess data - 2 December, 2019 Aussies are pouring millions of dollars down the drain by exceeding their data limit shows new research by Finder
- Experts contradict RBA governor and expect quantitative easing in 2020 - 2 December, 2019 Experts predict the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will take unconventional measures to stimulate the economy in 2020, according to Finder.
November 2019
- Black Friday and Cyber Monday: 13.8 million Aussies prepared to shop - 26 November, 2019 Millions of Aussies are ready to pounce on markdowns for Black Friday and Cyber Monday, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Finder Retail Awards: Australia's favourite brands revealed in time for Christmas - 22 November, 2019 The most popular brands on the market have been revealed in the inaugural Finder Retail Awards, as voted by Australian consumers.
- Samsung Pay and Finder launch credit card shopping feature - 7 November, 2019 Samsung Electronics Australia and Finder today announced the launch of Promoted Cards, a new credit card shopping feature for Samsung Pay
- RBA Survey: To buy or not to buy, that is the question - 5 November, 2019 An increasing number of Australian consumers think now is a good time to buy property, but experts aren't so sure, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA Survey: Rate cut coming in Feb 2020 - 4 November, 2019 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is likely to cut the cash rate at its first meeting of 2020, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
October 2019
- Cash you later: Aussies ditching physical currency - 30 October, 2019 Cash might be headed the same way as the Tasmanian tiger, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- End of the line for home phones as Aussies go mobile - 18 October, 2019 Landlines may become extinct earlier than expected according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Family trust: Aussies bank on relatives for money advice - 14 October, 2019 Mum's the word for most Aussies when it comes to financial advice reveals new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Market low cuts time needed to save house deposit - 10 October, 2019 Sydneysiders desperate to crack the property market may now be able to sooner reveals new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- If it ain't broke, don't fix it: Consumers flee from fixed home loans - 3 October, 2019 The number of Aussies taking out fixed rate home loans has halved in the last two years and is likely to continue to decline, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA cuts: Cash rate heading to 0.50% - 1 October, 2019 After just two meetings of holding it at 1.00%, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) today reduced the cash rate to 0.75%.
September 2019
- Borrowers' lot set to improve as experts call for cash rate cut - 27 September, 2019 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is likely to cut the cash rate on Tuesday, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Aussies urged to pull the plug on wasteful energy habits - 26 September, 2019 Millions of Aussies are missing simple tricks which could save them money on their electricity bill, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Aussies could speed dial their savings with a prepaid SIM - 18 September, 2019 Aussies are costing themselves hundreds of dollars each year by sticking with unnecessarily expensive phone plans according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Power struggle: Australia's $76 million electricity debt - 9 September, 2019 More Aussies are on hardship programs to cope with the rising cost of electricity, reveals new analysis by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA Survey: Experts favour Melbourne and Brisbane for property investment - 3 September, 2019 Sydney is not the most attractive capital city in which to invest your property dollar, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- November rain: 61% of experts tip rate cut in November, further drop to AUD - 2 September, 2019 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will likely cut the cash rate in November, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Need for speed: Perth home to Australia's slowest Internet - 2 September, 2019 If slow Internet is a deal-breaker, moving interstate might be on the cards for some Aussies according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
August 2019
- Finder Awards 2019: Australia's best financial products revealed - 26 August 2019 Finder has just announced Australia's best financial products and innovations awarding products and services across a range of industries including banking, insurance, property, technology and travel.
- 11 million Aussies driving distracted: Finder Safe Driving Report 2019 - 14 August, 2019 Motorists have admitted to taking their eyes off the road to apply makeup, use their phones and read a book according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 16.7 million Aussies are clueless about the cash rate - 13 August, 2019 New research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site, shows Australians are in the dark about the current cash rate despite it reaching record lows.
- Aussies are playing with fire to keep warm - 8 August, 2019 Australians could end up in hot water trying to keep warm this winter reveals new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- RBA Survey: Property prices to rise in all capitals as cash rate holds - 6 August, 2019 Property values are set to rise by August 2020 across the nation, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- China on my mind: Experts concerned about overseas relations as rate holds - 5 August, 2019 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is set to return to a holding pattern tomorrow (6 August 2019), leaving the cash rate at 1.00%, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
July 2019
- Store credit, forget it: Aussies have $835 million in unused gift cards - 31 July, 2019 Forgetful Aussies are sitting on millions of dollars in unused gift cards according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Aussies spill the beans on their top property turn-offs - 30 July, 2019 64% of Aussies turned off by asbestos and a neighbourhood's crime rate
- Total recall: Rise in car defects putting Aussie drivers at risk - 24 July, 2019 Australia has experienced an alarming increase in car recalls over the past five years according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- $40K home loan hack: Why borrowers should keep their repayments on hold - 19 July, 2019 Borrowers who commit to keeping their repayments at the same level despite recent interest rate cuts could save thousands on their loan, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Finder Awards 2019: Australia's leading digital disruptors revealed - 11 July, 2019 The innovations that will shape the lives of Australians for years to come have been revealed as finalists in the 2019 Finder Awards.
- 5.9 million Australians live pay to pay - 10 July, 2019 Almost half of Australians are living from pay to pay, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Homeowners rejoice, savers brace as RBA cuts to 1.00% - 2 July, 2019 In a move not seen in almost a decade, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has cut the cash rate twice in two months.
June 2019
- Cash rate on way to 0.50%, say 1 in 3 experts - 28 June, 2019 The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) will likely back up last month's cash rate cut with a consecutive decrease in July, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Aussies to spend $5 billion during EOFY shopping storm - 24 June 2019 Aussies are tipped to spend big bucks during the EOFY sale period shows new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Wheelin' and dealin': How to land a bargain auto this EOFY - 20 June, 2019 More than a million Australians plan to buy a car in the next year according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Loved-up Aussies spend $1.6 billion per year on secret purchases - 19 June, 2019 Millions of Aussies in relationships are guilty of secret spending, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Jetset roulette: Aussies book travel insurance at the last minute - 13 June, 2019 Aussies are leaving themselves exposed by booking travel insurance at the last minute, according to new research by Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- Bad call? Aussies fail to challenge expensive mobile bills - 12 June, 2019 Australia may have seen a surge of better value mobile plans in the last year but many consumers are still facing bill shock, research by Finder Australia's most visited comparison site revealed.
- Savings could take $1.3 billion dive following rate cut - 10 June 2019 Australian households could lose over a billion dollars in interest on their savings.
- RBA cut sparks refinancing rush - 6 June, 2019 Interest in rock-bottom mortgages skyrocketed in the days following the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) cash rate cut, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- New low puts borrowers on a $21,000 high - 4 June, 2019 In a widely predicted outcome, Australian borrowers were granted a cash rate cut to 1.25% today – a move that broke the mould of the Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) hold strategy of almost 3 years.
May 2019
- Borrowers in hot seat as rate cut beckons - 31 May, 2019 Following almost three years of a stagnant cash rate, the pendulum is due to swing with experts and economists from Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey™ confident of a cut on Tuesday (04/06/19).
- First home buyers set to pounce as rate cut looms - 29 May, 2019 With a cash rate cut looking almost certain next week, first home buyers are gearing up to make their elusive move into the property market, according to Finder, Australia's most visited comparison site.
- 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.
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