About the author

Harrison is a Research Analyst and Editor at InfoChoice. He is also the Assistant Editor at sister comparison site Savings.com.au. Together with Dominic Beattie, he co-hosts the Savings Tip Jar podcast, interviewing guests from some of the most prominent financial institutions in Australia.

Prior to joining the InfoChoice Group in January 2020, he worked for some of Australia's largest comparison sites and media organisations. With a keen interest in the economy, housing policy, and personal finance, Harrison strives to deliver and edit news and guides that are engaging, thought-provoking, and simple to read.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Journalism (2015), Griffith University

  • RG146 (Kaplan, 2024)

In the media

Savings.com.au · Harrison Astbury on 2NUR FM


Harrison's latest articles

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Westpac joins 5% savings account club

Off the back of the RBA's May cash rate increase, Westpac moved to become the first major offering a savings account beginning with a 5.

04 May 2023
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Banks suffer rate fatigue

Banks have been slower to announce rate increases off the back of the RBA's May cash rate increase, taking more than 24 hours to do so.

04 May 2023
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Refinancing hits a record high as tsunami begins

03 Apr 2023
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Fixed Rate Expiry Tsunami Graphic: Methodology & Assumptions

22 Mar 2023
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How to pay off your credit card

Debt getting out of control? Looking to streamline the cards in your wallet? Here's how to pay off your credit card bill to avoid nasty interest payments.

22 Mar 2023
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How to apply for a credit card in 8 Steps

Here are eight important steps in the process of finding and applying for a credit card that suits your lifestyle.

22 Mar 2023
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Competition reignites in term deposit space

It's now fairly common to find a 12-month rate with a rate in the mid-4 per cent range.

17 Mar 2023
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Athena revamps home loans in challenging period for mortgages

Athena has maintained its 'No loyalty tax' stance with existing customers on the same rate as new customers.

12 Mar 2023
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Got a big deposit or equity? CBA slashes variable rates on some home loans

Australia's largest bank has cut variable home loan rates for Wealth Package home loans by up to 203 basis points | Infochoice

08 Mar 2023
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CommBank, Macquarie increase term deposit rates, but have we reached the peak?

Can I say to people - have a good look around, get yourself a good, competitive rate.

03 Mar 2023
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Defence Bank has a sub-4% credit card rate

Defence Bank has a credit card offer with an introductory rate of 3.99% p.a. for six months.

03 Mar 2023
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Appetite for new home loans wanes yet refinancing remains elevated

02 Mar 2023