Head of Research and Insights
Kate Browne is Compare Club's Head of Research and Insights. She has almost two decades of experience in the media as a managing editor, news editor, investigative journalist and broadcaster. She has worked at Yahoo Finance, Finder, CHOICE and the ABC and has written for dozens of publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Sun Herald, The Age, news.com.au, the Sunday Telegraph, The Big Issue, Sunday Life and Kidspot. She was also one of the writers and presenters of ABC TV's top-rating consumer affairs show The Checkout which ran for six seasons.
Energy
How can you maximise energy savings all-year-round?
Aussies are feeling the effects of winter on their energy bills. Here’s our guide on ways you can save on energy all year long.
Health Insurance
How to prepare for your health insurance premium hike
The general direction for health insurance premiums is upward, it’s best to prepare yourself.
Savings & Investments
Understanding the Low Interest Rates on Savings Accounts
The ACCC recommends shopping around for your account. Your savings should definitely be working at least as hard as you do.
Life Insurance
5 Reasons to Regularly Review Your Life Insurance Policy
Compare Club’s resident life insurance expert Lisa Varker recommends “reviewing your life cover at least annually.” Here’s why:
Home Insurance
How do rising home insurance costs affect your home loan?
Like everything else lately, home insurance premiums have shot for the sky. What does this mean if you have a home loan?
Health Insurance
What are the most expensive surgeries in Australia?
Medical procedures most connected to serious illnesses are the ones which cost more. This list includes some common procedures.
Health Insurance
Australia launches a new Centre for Disease Control (CDC)
It’s taken a while but Australia's Centre for Disease Control (CDC) launches in 2024, within the Department of Health & Aged Care.
Health Insurance
Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise:
This year, the health insurance industry's request for an average 6% premium rise was turned down - but let's not celebrate yet.
Home Loans
The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) is among the nation’s Top 10 Lenders
The Bank of Mum and Dad (BoMaD) is among the nation’s Top 10 Lenders. A guarantor loan is one way to help your kids into a home.
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