March 11, 2025
Insurers hiding soaring increases to top-level health cover
Some Australians are paying more than four times the headline premium increase for top-grade hospital insurance.
Personal finance and money advice
Unbiased advice on insurance, banking, loans, tax and investments, including independent reviews and comparisons of financial products and institutions.
March 4, 2025
Home and contents insurance policies to avoid
Looking for home insurance or reviewing your existing cover? CHOICE experts advise you to avoid these bad-value policies.
March 3, 2025
5 steps to better, cheaper health insurance
Bupa, Medibank, HCF and NIB will increase premiums by more than the average on 1 April.
February 27, 2025
Health insurance premiums to increase by 3.73% on 1 April
Find out how you could secure your current health insurance price until 2026.
Banking
April 24, 2025
The best high-interest savings accounts
Earning peanuts on your savings? Find out where you could be getting more for your money.
April 24, 2025
Outback community left with severely limited access to cash
This Northern Territory council serves an area bigger than New Zealand, but has only one bank branch left.
March 17, 2025
Is your bank still investing your money in fossil fuels?
The big four banks – ANZ, NAB, Westpac and CBA – are all pouring money into oil, coal and gas.
February 26, 2025
Businesses should be forced to accept cash, consumers say
97% of people surveyed by CHOICE say stores shouldn't be allowed to turn down physical money for essentials.
Budget
January 28, 2025
The cost-saving measures that don’t work
These budgeting strategies might seem like they'll slash your bills, but unfortunately the savings just don't add up.
January 15, 2025
How to save up to $13,000 this year
Our CHOICE experts explain how a few simple steps could help you save thousands.
January 14, 2025
How to save money on back-to-school costs
CHOICE parents share their cost-saving tips for the start of the school year.
January 7, 2025
5 life admin tasks to tackle in the new year
Putting off these five boring (but important) things? We'll show you the easiest ways to get on top of them.
Credit cards and loans
April 29, 2025
Car loan providers investigated after buyers left with lemon cars and mounting debt
Loans are being approved without proper checks and used cars are breaking down soon after purchase.
December 5, 2024
ASIC aims to put an end to Cigno as loan provider’s legacy lives on
The corporate regulator says it's working to stop Cigno Australia's predatory lending models for good.
December 2, 2024
Buy now, pay later products like Afterpay finally regulated
Consumer protections that apply to credit products will now apply to BNPL providers such as Afterpay, Zip and Humm.
October 21, 2024
Harvey Norman’s credit card deal through Latitude Finance misled consumers
A recent ASIC win highlights misleading interest-free offers.
Financial planning and investing
April 11, 2025
A guide to insurance in superannuation
Life insurance can help you financially if you're sick or injured, but what does it cover and do you really need it?
January 23, 2025
Retirement savings targets: How much do you need to retire?
How much you need to maintain your standard of living, based on actual spending by retirees.
December 2, 2024
Dentists and the superannuation rort
Companies are charging big fees to help desperate consumers get early access to super.
November 14, 2024
A beginner’s guide to superannuation: What you need to know
What is super, when are you entitled to it, when can you access it and how do you find the best super fund?
Insurance products
April 29, 2025
Cheapest Basic health insurance policies to save on tax
These policies from HCF, Phoenix and Frank might save you money, but don't rely on them for health cover.
April 28, 2025
How to avoid out-of-pocket healthcare costs
Tips on how to get cheaper health care, including getting the best price for your surgery.
April 28, 2025
Cheapest health insurance for pregnancy and birth
Do you need health insurance to have a baby? We compare public versus private care, and reveal the best policies.
April 22, 2025
The good and the bad of Medibank, Bupa, HBF, HCF and NIB
The five big health funds compared on complaints, discounts and cost.
Property and real estate
October 15, 2024
What will an end to no-grounds evictions mean for NSW renters?
New legislation is expected to take effect early next year that will require landlords to have a valid reason to kick you out.
September 13, 2024
Inquiry overdue into secret payments in strata insurance
A CHOICE investigation last year uncovered glaring conflicts of interest, now highlighted in a recent Four Corners program.
August 8, 2024
Housing crisis ahead: Protesters set up camp in middle of busy Melbourne road
The encampment is drawing attention to the plight of homeless people during National Homelessness Week.
April 22, 2024
No-grounds evictions taking a heavy toll on renters
A new report from Tenants' Union NSW outlines the emotional, psychological, and social impacts of being told to move out.