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Harrison Astbury

Harrison Astbury

Assistant Editor
Finance expert with 10 years' experience writing, editing, and researching for publications.

About Harrison

Harrison, or Haz, is Savings.com.au's Assistant Editor, and also Editor & Research Analyst of sister comparison site InfoChoice.com.au. He is also the co-host of the Savings Tip Jar podcast alongside Dominic Beattie. Prior to joining the group in 2020, Harrison has since 2015 been lending his expertise and handiwork to other publications in mining, financial comparison, and traditional newspaper media.

Harrison's Qualifications 

  • Bachelor of Journalism, Griffith University (2015)
  • RG146 - Tier 1 Generic Knowledge, Kaplan Professional

Harrison's Interests

  • Housing Policy
  • Best Rates on Savings Products
  • Niche topics such as the gold standard

The Savings Tip Jar Podcast

Harrison hosts the podcast alongside Dominic Beattie. They discuss the latest Australian financial news and speak with special guests from leading financial institutions, picking their brain on the latest talking points in the economy and personal finance.

Harrison in the Media

Recent News Commentary

Harrison's segments on 2NUR FM in Newcastle with Mark Rorke

Recent articles for this author

What are the benefits and drawbacks of buying at auction?

Number of wage earners to fall, welfare recipients to rise: CommBank

Beyond Bank slashes home loan rates for FHLDS participants

Consumer confidence bounces back despite Sydney lockdowns

COVID 'disaster payment' bumped to $600

Banks warned about 'lack of preparedness' for negative interest rates

In the Covid world, time is money

A big week for customer-owned banking home loan rate movements

'Alex' the latest fintech to be given a banking licence

It's time to rethink the granny flat: Housing affordability expert

OBITUARY: Term Funding Facility, 2020-21

Car sales plateauing, but market is still edging forward

Tasmania axes stamp duty on electric vehicles for two years

ING to offer $3,000 cashback in home loans cash splash

Aussie job vacancies 57% higher than pre-COVID

Parents of Millennials 'cautious' about BNPL

NAB increases fixed home loan rates again

Share trading experiences boom with savings account rates in the toilet

The banks and lenders offering financial support during the latest lockdowns

Notable increase in people wanting to sell their home

Beyond Bank slashes fixed home loan rates while others increase

Household wealth increases off the back of house price growth

Mastercard introduces near-instant refund times

Victoria lockdowns dampen retail performance in May

Teachers Mutual Bank launches neobank 'Hiver'

What does booming US inflation mean for Australia?

Are extended car warranties worth it?