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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Home Loan Statistics Australia

Compare mortgage statistics such as average interest rates, average home loan sizes, first home buyer numbers and more.

6 day(s) ago
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Home Loan Cashback Offers and Deals

High interest rates put the kibosh on the litany of cashback offers out there, but there are still a number of lenders offer...

02 Apr 2025
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History of RBA Cash Rate in Australia

The Reserve Bank of Australia's (RBA) cash rate target in-part determines interest rates on financial products.

01 Apr 2025
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How Not Providing Your TFN Can Impact Your Savings

Banks encourage you to input your Tax File Number (TFN) when opening a savings account - but what happens if you don’t do it?

17 Mar 2025
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How much do you need for a home loan deposit?

As the old saying goes, the bigger the better, and in many cases you need at least a 20% deposit, but you might be able to get into the housing market with a...

13 Mar 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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