June 4, 2026
Real estate agents caught charging NSW renters illegal fees
One agency alone accounted for 2000 instances of illegal fees to 800 renters.
Personal finance and money advice
Unbiased advice on insurance, banking, loans, tax and investments, including independent reviews and comparisons of financial products and institutions.
June 3, 2026
How much will your anaesthesia cost?
Understand anaesthesia bills and gap fees (without falling asleep).
May 29, 2026
Trust in insurers hits all-time low
New CHOICE research reveals alarmingly low levels of consumer trust in general insurers.
May 25, 2026
How to get the best contents insurance as a renter or strata property owner
Do you rent or live in a strata property? Find out what cover you need, how much it costs and what to watch out for.
Banking
April 1, 2026
Why is ASIC blocking reports into CommBank’s mistakes?
The regulator has blocked access to a systemic issues report saying it may harm CommBank’s business interests.
March 13, 2026
Banks not doing their part to stop financial elder abuse
A new report finds that most banks aren’t complying with their own industry code of practice.
March 9, 2026
Are cryptocurrency ATMs really just scam machines?
Concerns rise as bitcoin and ether portals pop up at petrol stations and convenience stores around the country.
February 10, 2026
Thousands of complaints: Banks failing First Nations customers
Advocates say the financial services industry remains tone deaf to cultural differences and the obstacles some communities face.
Budget
April 21, 2026
5 ways to save in the new cost-of-living crisis
High fuel costs are pushing up prices – and not just at the bowser. Here’s what you can do to save.
April 20, 2026
How to save up to $11,500 this year
Our CHOICE experts explain how a few simple steps could help you save thousands.
January 21, 2026
How to save money on back-to-school costs
CHOICE parents share their cost-saving tips for the start of the school year.
September 15, 2025
Cost-cutting home entertainment hacks
Slash your home entertainment bills with these creative ideas for accessing low-cost or free books, music, movies and games.
Credit cards and loans
April 1, 2026
Decades of dodgy card surcharging set to come to an end
The RBA will ban businesses from charging consumers for using credit and debit cards from October.
December 22, 2025
Which creditors are forcing Australians to go bankrupt?
A new report reveals that people are facing financial ruin for debts as small as $10,000.
November 18, 2025
Financial counsellors raise concerns about MoneyMe’s lending practices
Quick-fix loans from non-bank lenders often come with high fees and interest rates that can make tight financial situations worse.
September 19, 2025
Using your credit card to buy gift cards? You might be paying more than you think
Helen was caught out by unexpected fees and high interest when using her CommBank credit card.
Financial planning and investing
May 25, 2026
Insurers still failing to pay out income protection and TPD claims on time
Injured and ill claimants are being left in limbo as industry code violations skyrocket by 67%.
May 21, 2026
5 tax scams to watch out for this year
The common cons targeting you at tax time and how to avoid them.
May 12, 2026
Tech at tax time: What you can claim to boost your return
Tech products discounted for EOFY can make useful deductions if you’re using them for work.
April 28, 2026
Superannuation greenwashing is rife: Will a new labelling system make it worse?
AustralianSuper backflips on coal, as proposal for a new labelling scheme raises concerns.
Insurance products
June 3, 2026
How much will your anaesthesia cost?
Understand anaesthesia bills and gap fees (without falling asleep).
May 29, 2026
Trust in insurers hits all-time low
New CHOICE research reveals alarmingly low levels of consumer trust in general insurers.
May 25, 2026
How to get the best contents insurance as a renter or strata property owner
Do you rent or live in a strata property? Find out what cover you need, how much it costs and what to watch out for.
May 25, 2026
Insurers still failing to pay out income protection and TPD claims on time
Injured and ill claimants are being left in limbo as industry code violations skyrocket by 67%.
Property and real estate
June 4, 2026
Real estate agents caught charging NSW renters illegal fees
One agency alone accounted for 2000 instances of illegal fees to 800 renters.
April 28, 2026
How to avoid a rental scam
Home-hunters are being fleeced by scammers. Here’s how to make sure a rental is the real deal.
April 8, 2026
Real estate agents pressuring renters to use third-party apps
Tenants feel they have no choice despite privacy and fee concerns.
March 19, 2026
Where do the millions in rental bond interest go?
The money is meant to fund tenancy support services, but tenant advocates say it's disappearing into government coffers.