Australians buy more than a million cars a year, but over two million people are currently researching their next purchase. Nearly half of those in the market for a new vehicle start investigating online over two years in advance to understand all the new features available.

Why can’t Gen Y budget? And how is comparison culture fuelling bad credit? Canvas8 spoke with Melissa Browne, author of Unf*ck Your Finances, to discuss Australian Gen X and Y’s spending trends, their unhealthy relationship with money and how they can take control of their finances.

Data from the Bureau of Statistics shows Australians travel an average of 16 km to get into work, with high earners travelling even further. Frustrated by expensive and inefficient public transport services, most prefer the comfort and autonomy of their own car.

Australia’s ride-sharing economy is booming, driven by Uber. But, the market-leader has drawn ire following peak-time price increases. So what do Aussie consumers want from Uber and the diverse parade of competitors that are striving to catch up and deliver superior service?