About the author

Brooke Cooper joined the InfoChoice Group in 2023. She previously wrote for the Motley Fool, covering topics such as share prices, companies, and IPOs. With interests in everyday finance and wealth, Brooke is passionate about educating Aussies - especially young adults - on all things money.


Brooke's latest articles

Brooke Cooper

Offset or extra repayments: Using a lump sum to improve your home loan position

The decision to pay off a home loan or keep excess funds in an offset account is a personal one, but here are some things to consider.

08 Jan 2024
Brooke Cooper

How to overdraw your bank account

Have you ever checked your bank account and found your balance was negative? If so, you know what it’s like to be overdrawn. These Australian banks let...

08 Jan 2024
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Christmas disappointment: Big banks slash term deposit rates

It was likely a week of disappointment for hopeful term deposit holders, as many of the market’s biggest players slashed their rates on offer. 

22 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

10% of investors selling property lose money 

Property investors appear to have been dealt a blow in the three months to September, as 10% of sales of investment...

21 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

Australia Post to compensate thousands of business customers $2.9m

Australia Post and StarTrack business customers could receive a share in $2.9 million of compensation after initially being denied by the postal service prov...

20 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

Blaming migrants for housing crisis ‘nonsense’: 40+ organisations 

Dozens of housing, homelessness, and community services organisations are calling on the Federal Government and the...

19 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

CommBank & Macquarie cut term deposit interest rates, tiny mutual hikes

The week that’s been was a busy one for term deposit enthusiasts, with some of the market’s biggest par...

15 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

Exploring Sharia home loans and Islamic banking options in Australia

For those of Islamic faith, there are numerous factors beyond house prices and the ability to save a deposit that can pave the way to getting onto the proper...

13 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

Term deposit alert: Judo Bank slashes rates, Bank Australia hikes

In what could be a devastating blow for term deposit enthusiasts, the market-leading rate revealed just last week has been cut.

08 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

Telstra refunds $21m after wrongly charging thousands of customers

The communications watchdog has ‘lost patience’ with Australia’s largest telco after it was once ...

06 Dec 2023
Brooke Cooper

Week's winners: Judo Bank, People First, and Suncorp hike term deposit rates

And just like that, challenger bank Judo has regained its status as a term deposit market leader, hiking rates by 1...

01 Dec 2023
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RACQ to issue millions in refunds after overcharging 460,000 customers

Queensland insurance giant RACQ has been rapped over the knuckles by the Federal Court after nearly 460,000 custome...

30 Nov 2023