Impact of private hospital dispute on health cover | Break BNPL cycle | Orgs paying higher super | Make cash with a spare room | Cost of a house build

How Healthscope’s dispute with health insurers could impact you

There’s been lots of news in health insurance with much talk about premium hikes in 2025. We’ll keep you informed as soon as we know how much it will cost you. There’s also big news for some health fund members as private hospital operator Healthscope said it will end contracts with many health insurers in Australia. I take a look at what this may mean if you need surgery in a private hospital in the future.?

Why it's important to break the Buy Now Pay Later cycle

Aussies are avid users of Buy Now Pay Later, but relying too much on this payment option is using money you don’t have. Financial behavioural specialist Emma Edwards uncovers how BNPL debt can spiral and the ways to break free from the cycle.?

Which employers pay their staff more super?

If you’re thinking 2025 is a good time to start a new job, here’s something to think about. Some employers pay higher rates of super which means you could retire more comfortably. Finance expert Nicole Pedersen-McKinnon reveals some of the organisations that pay more super.??

Can renting out your spare room help you survive the cost-of-living crisis?

The cost of living crisis means many of us are tightening our belts, and some of us are looking at ways outside – or inside – the box, to make some extra money. Gillian Clive explains the pros and cons of renting out a spare room.??

Do you know the costs of building your dream house?

Building a dream house or undertaking a major renovation is the great Australian dream. But what’s it going to cost and is adding a buffer a must? Hannah Blackiston digs deep into the cost of building your home.?

Head to our site to read more of our expert analysis. And until our first edition for 2025, wishing you the very best for the festive season.

Jenny Dikranian,

Compare Club Finance Editor