Dominic Beattie
About Dom
Dominic Beattie is the Editor of Savings.com.au, Group Editor for the wider InfoChoice Group, and host of The Savings Tip Jar podcast alongside Harrison Astbury.
Previously working as a finance journalist, Dominic has been publishing articles on finance, business and economics since 2015, and helped launch Savings.com.au as finance news and comparison site in 2018.
Dominic’s Qualifications
- Bachelor of Journalism, QUT
- Bachelor of Business (Economics), QUT
- RG146 (Generic Knowledge and Securities)
The Savings Tip Jar Podcast
Dom hosts the The Savings Tip Jar podcast alongside InfoChoice Editor Harrison Astbury, exchanging practical savings tips, discussing the latest news in Australian finance and interviewing leading figures throughout the industry - including politicians, economists, CEOs, bankers, brokers and advisors.
Latest Episodes
Dominic In the Media
Dominic's commentary has featured in various news reports across TV, radio, print and online media outlets, including:
Channel 7 News, ABC News, ABC Radio, FiveAA Radio, The Sydney Morning Herald/The Age/Brisbane Times, News.com.au, Yahoo Finance Australia, Domain, Realestate.com.au, Daily Mail and Radio 2NURFM.
Dom speaking to 7NEWS about home loan interest rate cuts:
Articles featuring Dominic's commentary
- How to have a break - without breaking the bank - The Sydney Morning Herald
- Young tradie reveals why he couldn’t afford to buy his dream house - News.com.au
- If your fixed rate is ending, here are some tips to prepare for higher repayments - ABC News
- Yes, chef, it is possible to eat out without forking out - The Sydney Morning Herald
- Aussies turning to crime to avoid losing homes - Yahoo Finance
- Borrower reveals the simple hack he used to save thousands - Daily Mail Australia
- $257 in interest: The rate hike winners - Yahoo Finance
- Why buying your first home in your 20s could be easier than later in life - Domain
- How to survive a recession: Expert tips for your finances - News.com.au
- From transferring your cash to avoiding a credit card trap: Experts reveal how to recession-proof your money as Australia faces worst economic downturn in generations - Daily Mail Australia
- Coronavirus divorce: How to avoid marriage breakdown during pandemic - News.com.au
- Which bank is offering the lowest home loan interest rates right now? - Domain
- What credit score do you need when buying a house? - Realestate.com.au
Connect with Dom
For media commentary or podcast-related enquiries please send Dom an Email or reach out via LinkedIn.
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