General insurers repay $815 million for broken pricing promises
The corporate regulator ASIC says millions of customers didn’t receive the pricing promised to them by their insurance providers.
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Compensation scheme for victims of financial misconduct finally goes ahead
The scheme will help protect Australians from dodgy financial operators who can’t pay mandated compensation.
Can these products help you get a better night’s sleep?
We reveal which bedroom basics Australians are buying to try to improve their sleep and share tips on how to shop wisely.
Financial counsellors see 29% increase in calls due to cost of living crisis
The National Debt Helpline is receiving calls from people who are fully employed and still can’t pay their bills.
CHOICE suggests changes to savings accounts to make banking fairer
Our submission to the ACCC deposits inquiry outlines ways to help consumers get better returns on their savings.
Queenslanders facing unaffordable rent increases
Many Queenslanders are struggling to keep a roof over their head as rents rise an average 23%.
9 in 10 Australians facing higher home insurance costs
Contrary to the industry code of conduct, many policyholders aren’t being told why their premiums went up.
Government announces ‘balanced’ BNPL reforms
Consumer groups and financial counsellors are cautiously optimistic about the long-awaited buy now, pay later reforms.
Youpla compensation resolution ‘within months’
It’s been a heartbreaking wait for victims of the funeral fund’s collapse, who were left out of the Federal Budget.
Excessive contact from charities leading to donation fatigue
With over 60,000 charities in Australia vying for funds, some donors feel they’re being harassed.