What never-ending credit card debt is doing to Australians
Easy credit – and the high interest that often comes with it – has tied many people to ongoing repayments they can’t afford.
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What you should know before making your own hand sanitiser
Experts warn against DIY hand sanitiser recipes and reinforce the importance of handwashing with soap and water.
Panic marketing and the coronavirus
Many business are playing on fears of a shortage of essential goods. We call it for what it is – very shonky behaviour
Two-thirds of convertible tricycle strollers tested failed mandatory safety standards
Think twice before buying on eBay or Amazon, CHOICE experts say.
Three big consumer wins from the banking royal commission
Mortgage broker best interests duty, unfair contracts laws extended to insurance, and better regulation for funeral products.
Food additives to avoid
More than 300 food additives are approved for use in Australia. Just how safe are they?
85% of double prams fail CHOICE safety tests: Phil & Teds, Baby Jogger and more
Make sure you’re not putting your little ones at risk when you buy a new pram.
Summer holiday injuries: the most common ways we get hurt
The Christmas and New Year period presents unique risks – on top of hazards posed by millions of unsafe products in Australia.