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Pru Engel

I came to CHOICE in March 2019 after working as an editor on many of Australia's leading food and lifestyle titles. As CHOICE's audience and engagement editor, my job is to bring the unique stories, surprising facts and the personalities behind CHOICE's data and research to our readers. I spend a lot of my time in our labs and offices speaking to our testers and experts to find those gems of information that resonate with Australian consumers and help them make the best decisions.  You can find me on LinkedIn.

Is Aldi’s mattress-in-a-box worth buying?

August 30, 2025April 4, 2025 by Pru Engel
aldi queen size mattress box and open mattress

These bargain beds are up for grabs in Aldi’s ‘Special Buy’ sale on Saturday 12 April, but should you get one?

Categories Bedroom, home-and-living, Mattresses

The dos and don’ts of buying travel insurance with a medical condition

August 30, 2025April 3, 2025 by Pru Engel
tourist using crutch to walk up steps in spain

Helpful advice from CHOICE experts to ensure you don’t get caught out

Categories Money, Travel, Travel Insurance Tags Article explainer

The air fryers to avoid buying

August 30, 2025April 1, 2025 by Alice Richard | Pru Engel
air fryer to avoid with red cross

These not-so-hot air fryers will leave you underwhelmed.

Categories Benchtop Cooking, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article list

Things you didn’t know you could do with a stand mixer

August 30, 2025April 1, 2025 by Pru Engel
person using stand mixer

From mincing meat to making pasta and ice cream, stand mixers can be used for so much more than pavlova.

Categories Food Processors Mixers and Blenders, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article list

Ikea: Best buys and what to avoid

August 30, 2025March 26, 2025 by Pru Engel | Alice Richard
closeup_of_ikea_storefront_showing_ikea_logo

From mattresses and microwaves to cooktops and cots, we take a look at some of Ikea’s best and worst products.

Categories Bargain Hunting, Everyday Shopping, Shopping Tags Article multiple product

The most expensive health insurance policies: How to find a better deal

August 30, 2025March 25, 2025 by Pru Engel | Uta | Mark
illustration_of_two_expensive_health_insurance_policies_with_crosses

If you hold one of these overpriced policies, it’s time to switch. You could save yourself over $2000.

Categories Health, Insurance, Money Tags Article explainer

Why you shouldn’t put your air fryer basket in the dishwasher

August 30, 2025March 24, 2025 by Pru Engel
illustration of dishwasher and air fryer with basket and cross over it

Here’s what you should do instead. Plus, when we’ll have results from the latest CHOICE air fryer tests.

Categories Benchtop Cooking, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article explainer

Should you buy your car insurance from Coles, Woolworths or Aldi?

August 30, 2025March 19, 2025 by Pru Engel | Mark
illustration of car protected by umbrella and coles aldi woolies insurance logos

CHOICE experts say you might want to steer clear of these policies – even if they’re offering discounted groceries.

Categories Car, Insurance, Money Tags Article multiple product

8 mistakes people make when buying a fridge – and how to avoid them

August 30, 2025March 18, 2025 by Pru Engel
man_looking_at_fridge_fridge_myths

From forking out for fancy features to choosing the wrong type or size, CHOICE experts help you buy better. 

Categories Fridges, home-and-living, kitchen Tags Article list

4 energy switching myths busted

August 30, 2025March 12, 2025 by Pru Engel
person_looking_at_energy_bill

If you’re thinking of switching power companies but have some concerns, here’s what you need to know. 

Categories Shopping, Shopping for Services, Utilities Tags Article explainer
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