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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The mortgage week that was: Mutual banks shake up home loan rates

This week was an interesting one for home loan rate movements, with banks such as Police Credit Union, Gateway Bank, and Australian Unity moving rates north....

12 Jul 2024
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What is a bridging loan and how do they work?

Settling on a property before you’ve sold your old one? This is where bridging loans could come in handy with short terms on interest-only payments.

09 Jul 2024
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Which banks changed term deposit rates in the first week of July?

Macquarie, ING and mutual banks such as Teachers Mutual and Bank Australia moved rates north on a handful of term deposits.

05 Jul 2024
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Bankwest dumps complimentary travel insurance on credit cards

From 3 September, Bankwest will no longer offer complimentary travel insurance on its Zero Platinum Mastercard.

20 Jun 2024
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Some juicy new term deposit rates on offer as banks up the ante

Last week was marked by major players changing interest rates on term deposits, but the more interesting stuff came this week, with a few juicy rates on offe...

14 Jun 2024
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Is the tough mortgage market worth crowing about, or are we returning to 'normal'?

The RBA's 'higher for longer' cash rate mantra has led to many borrowers feeling the pain, as indicated in APRA's latest banking statistics.

13 Jun 2024
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Bank First, MyState, and IMB alter home loan rates

With the RBA monetary policy board meeting looming large on 18 June, and conflicting economic data swirling around, this week was a quiet one in terms of mor...

07 Jun 2024
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Which banks changed term deposit rates this week?

This week was a pretty quiet one as far as term deposit movements go, but while the quantity may not have been present, the quality was.

31 May 2024
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Is there any end in sight to the dwelling building and construction woes?

Two recent ABS data releases - construction work done, and building approvals - point to the industry falling into a further malaise.

30 May 2024
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What car loans are available for temporary residents?

Temporary residents in Australia often face challenges when seeking financial services, including car loans, however there a...

28 May 2024
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Which banks and lenders changed home loan rates this week?

In a fairly subdued week for rate movements, it was Bank of Queensland and other challenger banks leading the charge on altering new mortgage interest rates....

24 May 2024
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Selling Your Tenanted Property in Australia

Selling a property that is currently tenanted can be a complex process, but with careful planning and respect for tenant rights, it can be managed smoothly.<...

24 May 2024