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Press Releases 2020
July 2020
- 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.
