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The premium for my private health insurance is going up. How do I figure out if it’s worth it?

Auditing your health insurance has to be an annual task if you want to be efficient with your finances, writes Australian policy expert Kat George. While your needs might change, the strategy you use to assess them doesn’t have to

The Guardian - AU · Feb 18

Destructive hailstorms slash insurer firm's bottom line

Suncorp's first-half profit has dropped 76 per cent after the insurer paid $1.3 billion in natural hazard claims, mostly related to two thunderstorms.

AAP · Feb 18

8 Ways to Lower Your Car Insurance Rate After the 2026 Price Hikes

Opening your car insurance renewal notice and seeing a twenty-percent jump is enough to ruin your entire week. You haven’t had an accident or a ticket, yet the company is demanding more of your hard-earned money. It is not your fault that the insurance industry is passing the cost of…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 18

The Little-Known Escrow Rule Causing Surprise Payment Spikes

Your mortgage payment should feel predictable. You lock in a rate, you sign the paperwork, you build your life around that number. Then one year, without warning, your monthly payment jumps by hundreds of dollars. No new loan. No refinance. No late fees. Just a bigger bill.

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 17

5 Home Warranty Myths That Cost Homeowners Thousands

Home warranties lure homeowners with promises of peace of mind, but a lot of what people think about them simply isn’t true. Believing the wrong information can turn what should be a safety net into a wallet-draining trap. These myths don’t just mislead—they can cost thousands when appliances fail, systems…

Clever Dude · Feb 17

Health insurance set for biggest rise in nine years

Health insurance customers are set to pay even more for their policies after the biggest premium hike since 2017 was confirmed.

AAP · Feb 17

Explained: Saudi Arabia's new 90-day health insurance policy for overseas Hajj, Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia is enhancing healthcare coverage for millions of Muslim pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. The new policy offers emergency health coverage for up to 90 days, including urgent medical treatment, hospitalisation and accident injuries. This initiative aims to ensure pilgrims' safety and peace of mind during their spiritual journeys.

The Times of India · Feb 17

Why So Many Families Are Struggling to Pay for Funerals in 2026 — 9 Warning Signs and 5 Solutions

Funerals have always been expensive, but the price of saying goodbye has reached levels many families cannot afford. The average price of a traditional funeral...

Saving Advice · Feb 16

5 Medical Services That Are Often Cheaper When You Pay Cash

Healthcare costs continue to rise, and many Americans are shocked to learn that paying cash can sometimes be cheaper than using insurance. It sounds backward,...

Saving Advice · Feb 16

Insurance Premium Increases Continue Outpacing Inflation

The cost of protection now climbs faster than the cost of living, and that reality reshapes household budgets across the country. Inflation has cooled from its recent peak, yet insurance premiums keep marching upward with stubborn determination.

The Free Financial Advisor · Feb 16