A new survey from Finder has found that a whopping 14.5 million Australians hold some level of stress about their finances.

Nineteen per cent indicated that they are extremely worried about their finances, while a further 55 per cent admitted they are “somewhat” stressed. 

Finder’s money expert, Bessie Hassan, said it’s the current economic environment that is causing Aussies headaches.

“With one of the highest costs of living in the world, Aussies should be taking every opportunity to cut costs where they can – and this doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality or features,” she said.

The costs of keeping a roof over their heads is a major concern for Australians – one in three indicated mortgages and rental costs as their main concern.

The rising cost of living is also anxiety-inducing, with energy bills, groceries, council rate, health insurance and credit card bills named as other major factors causing Aussies stress.

To improve their financial health, the comparison site considered that Australians should look to get a better deal on their debts and their utilities. 

According to Finder, an increase in competition means it’s an “exciting time” to be a consumer seeking out a better deal. 

“In today’s hypercompetitive world, it simply doesn’t pay to be loyal,” according to Ms Hassan. 

She said, “Switching products is a great way to fast-track savings and alleviate financial stress.”