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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UBank reduces variable rates, CBA research finds first home buyers going it alone

The digital bank founded in 2008 has cut a host of variable rates for new customers, while CBA research shows more first home buyers are going it alone.

03 Sep 2024
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Death by a thousand cuts in term deposit land

After a momentous week last week, this week brought another series of slides in term deposit land, signifying that the glory days might be over.

30 Aug 2024
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Pay Off Your Personal Loan Faster with These Tips

Whether you're looking to pay off your loan quickly to reduce stress or free up funds for other financial goals, there are several effective strategies you can ...

27 Aug 2024
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CommBank bucks trend of big bank peers, slashes variable rate home loans

Commonwealth Bank (CBA) cut a large range of home loan rates, however unlike its big bank peers of late, a large range of these cuts applied to variable-rate pr...

23 Aug 2024
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Lenders bet big on fixed-rate mortgages as swap rates dive

This week was a busy one for fixed-rate home loans, with banking stalwarts BOQ, ME Bank, Westpac, and others all adjusting interest rates.

23 Aug 2024
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How to Buy and Sell Shares in Australia

Investing in the stock market is a powerful tool for wealth creation, however the process of buying and selling shares can seem daunting, especially if you're n...

22 Aug 2024
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Westpac moves below 6% threshold on fixed-rate home loans

In a strong signal from Australia's second-largest bank that rates are trending lower, quite a few fixed-rate home loans offered by Westpac were cut below the 6...

21 Aug 2024
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ANZ Plus boosts rate on savings account, introduces deposit criteria

From 1 October, ANZ Plus - ANZ's digital-only banking arm - will change the way it delivers its savings account interest rate.

20 Aug 2024
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Big four bank term deposit rates falling like dominoes

Major banks NAB and ANZ have taken the sword to their term deposit rates, less than a week after CommBank did similar.

19 Aug 2024
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Glory days over? Nary a spicy term deposit movement in sight

Commonwealth Bank was by far the biggest brand to make term deposit moves this week, but a few small mutual banks made some interesting moves in an otherwise qu...

16 Aug 2024
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Are the Macquarie home loan rate cuts a sign of more to come?

On Tuesday morning Macquarie Bank delivered fixed-rate home loan cuts, some hefty, in a potential 'tea leaves' scenario for Australia's fifth-largest bank.

13 Aug 2024
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Another subdued week of home loan rate movement as RBA steadies the ship

This week, there was scant noteworthy rate movement in the home loans space as the RBA steadied the ship with another rate hold, but a couple of banks moved the...

09 Aug 2024