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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A Guide to Investing in Property

‘As safe as houses’ as the old saying goes. Find out the benefits & risks of property investment in Australi...

09 May 2024
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Combining Car Loan with Mortgage

You might have looked at your mortgage rate and seen it’s much lower than your car loan rate, so why not roll it into your mortgage? Here’s what ...

03 May 2024
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Which banks offer 5% savings accounts?

Savers are enjoying interest rates not seen for more than 10 years, with around 30 individual banks offering savings accounts of 5% p.a. or greater.

03 May 2024
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Can I switch my Home Loan to an Investment Loan?

A homeowner lives in their house for about seven years, on average, so it stands to reason that many will want to turn it into an investment before long.

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11 Apr 2024
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Short term deposits bear fruit as banks push up rates

More banks are incentivising savers to choose a short-term product, with rates on some now north of 5% p.a. 

05 Apr 2024
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Classic car loans & how to finance them

Vintage or classic cars often come with hefty sales prices or costly restoration bills. In this case, financing this purchas...

26 Mar 2024
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RBA holding steady clouds term deposit rate movement machine

The RBA's cash rate hold this week, and a refusal to kotow to calls to cut any time soon, has led to a wishy-washy period for term deposit movements.

22 Mar 2024
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Is the peak in mortgage interest rates behind us?

In a relatively quiet week for home loan rate movements, a couple of customer-owned banks slashed variable rates, potentially a sign of sunnier days ahead fo...

15 Mar 2024
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Tenant Selection Checklist: Finding the Perfect Fit for Landlords

If you want to become a property investor, one of the key ways to make money is through tenants - but how do you start? Here...

22 Feb 2024
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Bank Hardship Assistance: How to Claim Help

Have you unexpectedly hit some financial difficulties paying your bills and meeting your expenses? You might be in financial hardship and you could be eligib...

16 Feb 2024
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What are the penalties for breaking a term deposit early?

Term deposits are a secure and predictable investment vehicle as long as you don't close the account or withdraw funds early - but what are the penalties for...

12 Feb 2024
Harrison Astbury

RBA fence-sitting leads to lenders hedging their bets on home loans

An RBA cash rate hold and a refusal to rule out, or rule-in, further rate hikes has led to quite a few lenders adjusting rates slightly on home loans.

09 Feb 2024