Latest articles by Adrian

• Australia – USA 2023 Electric Vehicle Scholarship

  May 27, 2024

  Australia – U.S.A. Electric Vehicle Scholarship Enter the Savvy Scholarship program for your chance to win $3,500 USD towards your academic expenses.2023 Australia - U.S.A. Electric Vehicle Scholarship winner announced.We are pleased to announce George Norman from San Jose State University (SJSU) has been awarded the 2023 Savvy Student Scholarship.Our...

• Rental Survey 2023: Too Damn High? Three in Five Aussies Say Their Rent Is “Overpriced”

  April 30, 2024

  A nationally representative survey of Australians (n=1,000) conducted by Savvy has shown that almost two in five renters (59.2% of 392 renters) are spending over 31% of their weekly income on rent. 58.9% of renters say they feel their rent is overpriced 64.7% of women say they feel their rent...

• Rental Crisis: Low-Income Households Need 117% of Income to Pay Rent

  May 1, 2024

  Rental stress has been sky-high for Australians over the past few years. The soaring cost of housing is putting pressure on low to middle-income earners, especially in major cities such as Sydney and Melbourne. The issue is particularly acute for single-parent families, low-wage workers and older Australians on fixed incomes.More...

• Budget Nation 2023: Half of Aussies are Keeping on Top of Finances by Budgeting

  March 15, 2024

  As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into the personal finance habits of Australians, we survey Australian adults about their plans to pay off large Christmas expenses and how they’ll keep on top of finances in 2023.64% of Australians will use existing savings to pay off Christmas expenses; only 14% will...

• Boxing Day Sales Survey: Clothes, Shoes and Electronics Are Hot on Aussies’ List for 2022

  March 15, 2024

  As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer trends and spending habits, we take a look at whether 2022’s Boxing Day sales will be a hot prospect in the light of pre-Christmas sales such as Black Friday.52% of Australians intend to spend money at Boxing Day Sales in 202225% will...

• Australian Health Report 2022: How Healthy Are We?

  March 15, 2024

  In addition to researching the financial wellbeing of Australians, Savvy is taking an interest in creating a snapshot of the overall health and wellbeing of Australians. In this article, we delve into the latest reports and surveys into Australian health.Tobacco use has fallen to 11% in 2022 from 24% in...

• Christmas Survey: Australians Set to Drop Up to $14.9 Billion for Christmas Day Alone

  March 15, 2024

  A new survey into Christmas spending has revealed that Australians will still be investing a substantial amount this year, despite inflation and rising cost of living expenses.Australians will spend up to $14.9 billion this ChristmasThis Christmas, the average Aussie will spend $767The average woman will spend $848 at Christmas, in...

• Black Friday 2022 Survey: Aussies are Set to Spend Big on Clothes and Electronics This Black Friday

  March 15, 2024

  As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer behaviour and economic wellbeing, we take a look at spending habits of Australians around the “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” pre-Christmas sales.59% of Aussies going to spend on clothes and shoes; 35% on electronics51% say they won’t be spending as much this...

• Financial Wellbeing Report: The Changing State of Australians’ Finances

  March 15, 2024

  As part of Savvy’s ongoing research into consumer behaviour and economic wellbeing, we take a look at spending habits of Australians around the “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” pre-Christmas sales.59% of Aussies going to spend on clothes and shoes; 35% on electronics51% say they won’t be spending as much this...

• Share Investing in Australia, 2022 Survey: 67% of Women Own No Shares, Compared to 53% of Men

  March 15, 2024

  Savvy takes a look at personal finance trends relating to investments in the share market.67% of Australian women have not invested in shares, compared to 53% of men15% of Australians have up to $5,000 invested in shares46% say they are invested as shares provide a “good return”34% say they are...

• Superannuation in Australia, 2022 Survey: Men Twice as Likely as Women to Have a Higher Balance

  March 15, 2024

  Savvy breaks down the key stats on superannuation in Australia for men and women of different age groups.44% of men currently have a superannuation balance of more than $100,000, compared to just 24% of women45% of women currently have a superannuation balance of $50,000 or less, in contrast to 32%...

• Cybercrime in Australia, 2022 Report: How to Protect You and Your Family

  March 15, 2024

  According to Scamwatch, Australian cyber-crime and scams cost us $56 million last year – and despite our best efforts, cyber criminals are getting more sophisticated each and every day.With a bit of training and knowhow, we can stand up to cyber criminals by protecting ourselves online. This may be achieved...

• Older Australians Love Online Banking; Younger Generations Prefer Banking Apps

  March 15, 2024

  Savvy has a look at the banking habits of Australians and what they’re using to conduct day to day transactions.Only 45% of 18-24s use online banking, compared to 83% of 55-64s.78% of 25-34s use banking apps monthly, compared to 35% aged 65 and over.67% of 18-24s use Apple Pay, compared...

• EV Charging At Home In Australia

  March 15, 2024

  Savvy looks at the feasibility of charging electric vehicles at home and whether the Australian electricity grid will be able to accommodate more EVs on the road, by examining the latest data from the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia, and the CSIRO.Most Australian EV drivers self-managing charging at home, to...

• Best Way To Finance A Car In Australia

  April 19, 2024

  There are many options open to Australians when it comes to purchasing vehicles, which is why it’s important to consider each of them to help you find out what the best way is for you to finance a car. Whether you’re buying a new car or used, you can find...