About the author

Harrison is a Financial Analyst and Editor at InfoChoice. 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.

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Harrison's latest articles

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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 s...

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 th...

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...

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 ...

09 Aug 2024
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How do term deposit terms work?

When choosing a term deposit to lock away your savings, it’s important you choose an appropriate term length that alig...

07 Aug 2024
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Switch Bank Accounts Easily

Whether you're looking for better interest rates, lower fees, or more convenient features, switching your bank account is ea...

05 Aug 2024
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Investors bullish on housing, seeing out strong 2024 financial year

The latest lending data from the ABS shows the value of new housing loans rose a further 1.3% to see out the 2024 financial year.

02 Aug 2024
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And just like that, the wind is taken out of term deposits' sails

The interest rate crystal ball is foggy, and consequently some banks have moved their rates down, however there were a few bright spots this week.

02 Aug 2024
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Banks enticing customers onto variable rates

A few interesting movements in the home loan space pointed to changing tides, with the next couple weeks crucial for knowing which way rates will go.

26 Jul 2024