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Consumer Pulse

Consumer Pulse

How do Aussie consumers really feel about their household budgets, the cost of living, and the economy as a whole?

The CHOICE Consumer Pulse is a quarterly, nationally representative survey tracking financial pressures on Australian households, from the cost of groceries and petrol to concern over increasing insurance premiums and high energy bills. It helps put real figures to the problems we hear about from our members every day – because the ultimate test of our economic system should be whether it is delivering for Australian consumers.

Meet the Consumer Pulse team

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Housing crisis worries 77% of young Australians Renters are struggling to make ends meet while first-time home owners face threatening rate rises.

Stop saving, start spending: MYEFO Mid-year outlook says household borrowing will drive economic growth, but consumers aren't feeling the joy.

One in four households struggling to get by 17 November 2016 | Our latest consumer survey reveals small gains, but many are still struggling with cost of living.

Electricity costs still Aussie householders' biggest concern July 2016 | CHOICE Consumer Pulse measures Australian attitudes to the cost of living.

How politicians can work for consumers CHOICE has called on political parties to fix five problems for consumers.

Consumer Pulse reveals Aussies' economic gloom 22 October 2015 |The latest Consumer Pulse survey shows issues of trust and economic concerns.

Latest CHOICE Consumer Pulse reveals widespread money worries Electricity tops the list - but it's far from the only worry.

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The Consumer Pulse team

Daniel Graham Finance Journalist

Insurance, Budget, Financial planning and investing, Credit cards and loans, Everyday shopping, On holidays

Andy Kollmorgen Investigations Editor

Banking, Budget, Insurance, Financial planning and investing, Credit cards and loans, Money, Property, Healthy ageing, Phones

Erin Turner Campaigns Manager

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