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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

How does COVID-19 compare to previous recessions?

'Big issues remain' for seniors in Federal Budget

NAB raises fixed home loan rates, Macquarie cuts variable

Tic:Toc cuts variable home loan rates to 'lowest ever'

Is the 2% deposit 'Family Home Guarantee' a good idea?

Citi raises fixed home loan rates, slashes variable

NAB provisioning for increased mortgage risks

Is now the time to ‘rentvest’?

House building approvals plateau as stimulus winds back

RBA leaves cash rate on hold at 0.10% again in May

What is ambulance cover and do you need it?

75% don't understand how BNPL affects credit scores

American Express launches 'unique' cashback credit card

Australians spend big on caravans, skydiving and parachuting in 2021

Why are home loans rates climbing when the cash rate is still 0.10%?

Property expert says to avoid 'quirky' renovations

Green energy leading charge in cheaper electricity: ACCC

Would credit regulation kill buy now, pay later platforms?

AMP, Heritage slash investment home loan rates as investment lending grows

Credit card debt up by $6.6 million in a month

Australians want green energy but price is still king

RBA holds cash rate steady at 0.10% in April

NZ tries to rein in its runaway housing market. Will Australia follow?

CommBank cuts and hikes home loan interest rates

Why it could be harder for neobanks to launch in Australia

Don't let 'FOMO' get in the way of a property inspection

Victorian electric vehicle tax proving unpopular