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

Harrison Astbury

Understanding Open Banking in Australia

Open banking - it’s a hot concept with lofty ambitions, but what is it exactly, and how can it be of benefit to the general public?

13 Mar 2025
Harrison Astbury

What's going wr(on)g with Bendigo Bank?

ANALYSIS: Australia's sixth-largest bank has not been behaving like it portrays itself, tarted up in media primed for bank takeovers yet its deafening silenc...

21 Feb 2025
Harrison Astbury

What's happening to my savings account after the RBA cash rate cut?

Many of the most prominent savings account rates were left in a holding pattern after the RBA cut rates on 18 February; it took more than a week for many pro...

19 Feb 2025
Harrison Astbury

Which banks and lenders are cutting home loan rates after the RBA cash rate cut?

See what the likes of CommBank, Westpac, NAB, ANZ and others are doing in the wake of the first rate cut in more than four years.

18 Feb 2025
Harrison Astbury

How Financing a Car Affects Your Insurance

When taking out a car insurance policy, you may be asked if the vehicle is under finance. But why is that the case? It can affect the premium you pay.

13 Feb 2025
Harrison Astbury

Understanding Peer-to-Peer Lending in Australia

A friend in need is a friend indeed, and a friend with a loan is better. But what is a peer-to-peer personal loan?

31 Jan 2025
Harrison Astbury

Cheque, savings or credit - what does it all mean?

"Cheque, savings or credit?" Three words - say it and I'm yours. But which button do you press at the checkout? Let us help with that decision.

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08 Jan 2025
Harrison Astbury

Medium-length term deposits get the juice this week

With rate action more akin to Glenn McGrath than Brett Lee this week, several providers such as Macquarie, Bendigo and AMP have increased rates on 9- and 12-...

25 Oct 2024
Harrison Astbury

Types of Term Deposits in Australia

Term deposits are highly-customisable. Interest rates and term length are the most common ways to compare, but there are lots of other ways, too. Find out mo...

25 Oct 2024
Harrison Astbury

Pros and Cons of Using Leverage in Your SMSF

Leveraging, or borrowing to invest, can be a powerful way to enhance investment returns within a Self-Managed Superannuation Fund (SMSF).

23 Oct 2024
Harrison Astbury

Not even deep fixed rate cuts can stop their unpopularity with Aussie mortgage holders

This week a steady stream of lenders continued to cut fixed-rate home loans, but the data shows these cuts aren't enough to convince Aussies to fix. 

18 Oct 2024
Harrison Astbury

Macquarie doubles down, increases intro savings account rate to 5.50%

Days after upping the ongoing rate, Macquarie Bank has increased the rate on its introductory period by 15 basis points.

17 Oct 2024