About the author

Harry joined InfoChoice Group in November 2022. With a degree in economics from the University of Queensland, Harry is interested in topics such as inflation and GDP, and is passionate about keeping Australians informed on the external factors that impact their personal finances.


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Harry O'Sullivan

What is the typical home loan approval timeframe?

After getting together a deposit and choosing a lender, lots of new home buyers face a nervous wait to see whether they will be approved for the loan they ne...

18 Sep 2023
Harry O'Sullivan

Australia might avoid a technical recession but a 'consumer recession' is real and current

Low consumer sentiment and card spending show Australia is still in a 'consumer recession', according to Westpac economists.

18 Sep 2023
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Household spending rises in August, but more rate rises remain unlikely

Extra international students, high fuel prices and the women's world cup contributed to an increase in household spending for August, but the data is still i...

14 Sep 2023
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How to compare medical loans

Medicare is a great resource in Australia, but lots of people find themselves in a spot where they are unable to cover the cost of an upcoming medical expens...

04 Sep 2023
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A look ahead at next Tuesday's RBA cash rate decision for September

Aussies' attention turns to September's monetary policy decision, which will be the last handed down by outgoing RBA Governor Dr Philip Lowe.

01 Sep 2023
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Do government private health subsidies actually improve wait times?

Researchers from the University of Melbourne have questioned one of the truisms of healthcare policy in Australia.

30 Aug 2023
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Is there light at the end of the tunnel for renters?

Interest rates going down, softer income growth and stretching rental affordability could all contribute to rental rates coming back under control in 2024.

29 Aug 2023
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Rent to buy schemes

Rent-to-buy is an alternative model for aspiring home buyers.

25 Aug 2023
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How to buy a second home

Once your first property is out of the way, it normally starts to get easier to add others to your portfolio.

21 Aug 2023
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Options for receiving interest payments on term deposits

Most term deposit providers have a couple of options for how you receive your interest payments.

15 Aug 2023
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Guide to SMSF Borrowing & Limited Recourse Loans

Borrowing can be a great way to grow your self managed super fund, but there are strict rules governing SMSF lending.

15 Aug 2023
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Tips for getting a personal loan with no credit history

There’s a bunch of things you can do which can improve your chances of being approved for a loan if you don’t have much of a credit history...

07 Aug 2023