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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NAB, CBA, hike term deposit rates but mutuals come out on top

G&C Mutual's 12-month rate is now a market-leading 4.50% p.a. with a $1,000 minimum deposit and interest payable at end of term.

20 Jan 2023
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Commonwealth Bank GoalSaver vs other savings accounts

CommBank's Goalsaver strikes a balance between a competitive interest rate, and few conditions. Compare it with Westpac, NAB, ANZ, ING, and more.

17 Jan 2023
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How can mum and dad help me to buy a house?

For many homebuyers, saving for a 20% house deposit is a common hurdle that’s not easy to overcome. One solution to this problem is to ask for financia...

09 Jan 2023
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Which banks increased term deposit rates this week? 2 Feb

ANZ increased its 12-month rate by 10 basis points to 4.10% p.a.

02 Jan 2023
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Which banks' term deposit rates delivered an early Christmas present?

Many of the top term deposit rates for 12-months are from customer-owned banks such as Credit Union SA, Illawarra Credit Union, and Gateway Bank.

22 Dec 2022
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Neobank Alex granted unrestricted banking licence

Alex Bank currently offers personal loans, and a limited-release savings account offering 3.40% p.a. with the aim of opening this up to the public.

21 Dec 2022
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Which banks changed term deposit rates this week?

16 Dec 2022
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Which banks increased term deposit rates this week?

Credit Union SA pushed its one-year rate up by 25 basis points to 4.30% p.a.

02 Dec 2022
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New lending hit by rising interest rates, yet refinancing remains elevated

Monthly owner-occupier refinancing between lenders has remained above $12 billion since June 2022.

02 Dec 2022
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Interest rate hikes having their intended effect as credit growth slows

30 Nov 2022
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AMP bins one and two month term deposits

AMP announced that effective 29 November, it will permanently discontinue its one-month and two-month retail term deposits to new customers.

25 Nov 2022
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More customer-owned banks join the 4% one-year term deposit club

In what used to be one of the most competitive products in the market, Macquarie cut its one-year term deposit rate by 20 basis points to 3.90% p.a.

18 Nov 2022