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Happy holidays

Gift ideas, the best festive food, savings tips, holiday essentials and refund rights – it's our gift to you.

New year reset

All the tools and toys you need to fulfil your New Year's resolutions.

Top money-saving tips for the new year

These easy household tips can help you save money on bills, groceries, fuel and more.
High interest savings accounts

How do CBA, ANZ, Westpac and NAB compare?
Get a grip on your budget this New Year

With the cost of living rising on all fronts, we offer a bit of guidance on how to stay in the black in 2019.
The six fundamentals of super: how to maximise your nest egg

Sort out your super with these simple pointers.
Budgeting app reviews

We test and review popular budgeting apps for Android and iPhone to find which ones do the best job.
Treadmill reviews

We test and review treadmills from FreeForm, NordicTrack, Pro-Form and more.
Exercise bike reviews

We test and review exercise bikes for features, ease of use and performance.
Running shoe reviews

We find the running shoes that go the distance.
Fitness tracker and smartwatch reviews

We find the fitness trackers and smartwatches that go the distance.
Spiralizer reviews

We test spiralizers that can make noodles and ribbons from fruit and veggies.
Blender reviews

We test the latest standard, high-performance and personal blenders in the CHOICE labs, including models from Vitamix, Nutribullet, Breville, KitchenAid, Sunbeam and more.
Weight-loss app Noom – does it work?

Two CHOICE staff used the app with very different results.
Lite n' Easy vs supermarket diet meals

Supermarket weight loss meals are cheaper, but how do they stack up nutritionally with options from Lite n' Easy?
A guide to digital estate planning

How to manage your digital assets for when you're gone.
DIY will kit review

We look at five DIY will kits and explain how you can draft your own will.

Your refund rights

Get a gift that's not quite right? Looking for a bargain in the post-Christmas sales? Find out your rights when it comes to returns and refunds.

Rights to a refund at Christmas

What can you do if your Christmas gift turns out to be a dud?
Top tips for sales season

Avoid sales fails with our top tips for the sales season.
How do card chargebacks work?

We explain how to get a transaction reversed on your card and what you can do if you run into problems.
How to use PayPal's Buyer Protection

What to do when you want a refund for goods and services paid for with PayPal.
What to do with a faulty product

Our expert guide to your rights when something goes wrong
When goods aren't fit for purpose

It pays to know your legal rights when it comes to products that don't do what they should.
Do you need an extended warranty?

Is extra protection worth it? Here are the questions to ask.
Faded receipts and proof of purchase

Thermal receipts fade, but that doesn't mean your rights do.

Get away

Whether you're hitting the road, jumping on a train or setting sail, our advice and reviews can save you money.

How to find the best homestay booking sites

From holiday rentals to house swapping and couch surfing, book a bed at a great rate and protect your holiday savings.
Holiday accommodation and your rights

What rights do you have under Australian Consumer Law if there's a problem with your holiday accommodation?
Electric vehicle charging

We look at the options in Australia for charging electric vehicles at home and at public charging stations.
Roadside assistance reviews

We compare 33 roadside assistance plans, from Allianz, NRMA, RACV, Budget Direct and more, to reveal the cheapest and the best value for money.
The best apps for finding cheap fuel

These mobile browsers for nearby bowsers can help you save money on petrol.
How to manage your money when you travel

Heading overseas? Avoid big fees and unfair exchange rates.
Luggage reviews

We test carry-on and check-in suitcases for durability, ease of use and leak resistance.
How to rent a car in Australia

Don't be taken for a ride with insurance or other hidden fees and charges.
Car hire excess and hidden fees

Hidden fees such as excess insurance are one of the biggest troubles travellers have with car hire.

Are you covered?

Protect yourself from mishaps at home and away.

How to get the best roadside assistance plan for you

Should you get cheap roadside assistance, get it with your car insurance, or sign up to a motoring club like NRMA, RACV or RACQ?
Will travel insurance cover COVID-19?

What you're covered for when travelling during an epidemic or pandemic.
How to buy the best bicycle insurance

Our guide to covering your bike and accessories, plus personal injury and third-party liability.
Good-value car insurance policies

Compare the market with unbiased comparisons of 41 car insurance policies to reveal the cheapest and best value for money from AAMI, Coles, Youi and more.
Protect yourself against theft with home contents insurance

We compare dozens of home insurance policies to help you find the right cover for your building and contents.
Travel insurance: don't leave home without it

The good, the bad and the exclusions.

Season's eating

Feast your eyes on the best Christmas puddings and other treats for your festive table.

Christmas groceries: Is Aldi, Coles or Woolies cheaper?

We compare the price of a basket of Christmas grocery essentials.
How to choose the best milk chocolate

Looking for the tastiest milk chocolate? The cheapest? Dairy-free? We've got you covered.
Gingerbread house kit review

Find out which DIY gingerbread house looks and tastes the best, and is the easiest to build.
Fiona Mair's Christmas cooking tips

The home economist and kitchen test coordinator shares her sage advice.
Taste test: What's the best Christmas shortbread?

We taste test shortbread from Coles, IGA, Walkers and more.
Coles vs Woolies: Plant-based Christmas roast taste test

The supermarket giants each have a plant-based alternative to the traditional Christmas roast, but do they taste any good?
Which Christmas fruit mince pies taste best?

We review fruit mince pies from Aldi, Bakers Delight, Walkers and more.
Quality Street, Roses, Celebrations – which chocolate box is best?

Which supermarket chocolate variety box is best for nut lovers or fruit-goo fans? Plus, we reveal the best and worst chocolates.
Should you buy your Christmas groceries online or instore?

Do you brave the crowds at your local supermarket, or is online shopping the key to nailing the big Christmas grocery shop?
Making the most of leftovers

Repurpose your leftovers into delicious dishes to enjoy on Boxing Day and beyond.
How to cook Christmas lunch on a BBQ

Throw a traditional Christmas lunch on the barbie.
Food you didn't know you could cook on your BBQ

There's more to the great Aussie BBQ than sausages and burgers.
Weber SmokeFire EX4 pellet grill review

We test the Australian release of the barbecue giant's internet-connected pellet grill.
The best dishwashers that topped our tests

We reveal the top-rated units and share expert shopping tips.
Christmas groceries: Is Aldi, Coles or Woolies cheaper?

We compare the price of a basket of Christmas grocery essentials.
How to choose an oven that won't let you down when entertaining

Hot tips to help you feed a crowd this festive season
Christmas food fails and how to avoid them

From food poisoning to the family fridge breaking down.
Aldi vs Coles: which Christmas pudding gets our gold star?

Two gold-dusted Christmas puddings are vying to add a touch of sparkle to your festive table this year.
Non-alcohol sparkling wine review

We review six non-alcoholic sparkling wines to see which one tastes the best.
What’s the best packaged ham?

We review supermarket packaged ham from Don, D’Orsogna, Primo, Coles, Aldi and more.
Non-alcoholic beer review

We review six non-alcoholic beers to see which one tastes the best.
Which custard is best?

We review custard from Pauls, Dairy Farmers, Zymil and more.
What’s the best tasting Christmas pudding?

We review Christmas plum puds from Aldi, Coles, Itha’s, Pudding Lady and more.

Staying safe

Watch out for these hazards to stay safe this holiday season.

Retailers with the most kids' and baby product recalls

No fewer than 1426 kids' and baby products have been recalled in Australia since 1986, but many are still in people's homes.
How to buy the safest toys

With a bit of knowledge and common sense you can avoid dodgy products.
How to buy a safe trampoline

Choosing and using the best backyard bouncer for your family.
Instead of recalling unsafe products, let's make them safe in the first place

Businesses, not consumers, should be responsible for managing product safety risks
Summer holiday injuries: the most common ways we get hurt

The Christmas and New Year period presents unique risks.
The hidden dangers of button batteries

Another child has tragically died after swallowing a button battery and many others are injured each week – so why are they so accessible?
Six products that can be dangerous if you don't follow instructions

From fires to fractures, skipping the manual for these products could have serious consequences.

Money sense

Avoid a New Year financial hangover with these tips and advice.

Top money-saving tips for the new year

These easy household tips can help you save money on bills, groceries, fuel and more.
How to bargain – haggling tips to help you get the best deal

Top tips from marketing experts, and why bargaining is about more than just getting the lowest price.
Beware interest-free credit cards from NAB and CBA

The big banks' latest push back on the fintech sector offers young Australians a whole new way to fall into debt.
The best way to transfer money overseas

When moving money abroad, it pays to avoid the big banks.
If you must have a credit card, here are low interest ones

Why pay high rates with CBA, NAB, ANZ and Westpac?
Risks of using Afterpay and ZipPay to fund Christmas

Financial Rights Legal Centre warns against 'buy now, pay later' loans.

Gift guide

From tech gadgets to kitchen gadgets, here's a shopping list that won't blow the budget this Christmas.

10 tips to help you survive the week before Christmas

Panicking over what to buy the in-laws or whether your food order will arrive on time? Our cheat sheet has all the answers.
A very CHOICE Christmas: our staff's Christmas gift picks

CHOICE staff reveal what's on their Christmas list this year (and what is most definitely not).
Online shopping subscription services

We compare Amazon Prime and eBay Plus to see which has the best deals.
10 thoughts we all have while Christmas shopping

From Christmas songs on loop, to the horror that is a shopping centre car park in late December.
Christmas recycling dos and don'ts

What to do with used Christmas trees, wrapping paper, food scraps and more after Santa and the relatives have gone.
CHOICE staff: the worst Christmas gifts we've ever received

From a sewing machine to a single used chopstick, CHOICE staff reveal the most ill-judged or simply terrible gifts they've received.
Kitchen gift guide

Splurge or save on our pick of the best kitchen gifts for Christmas, as recommended by CHOICE experts.
How to buy the best gift cards

They're a great last-minute present idea, but there are some pitfalls to avoid.
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Best tech gift ideas for Christmas

Here's what to buy to keep the tech geek in your life happy this Christmas.