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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 is the gold standard?

Every buy now, pay later provider in Australia

Pay off HECS/HELP debt before indexation?

Most borrowers yet to feel the full force of 10 consecutive rate rises

RaboBank joins the 5% savings account club

Economist hits out at ACTU over RBA rate call

Which credit cards have the longest interest free periods?

Providers offering peer to peer loans in Australia

Heritage and People's Choice officially merge in customer-owned blockbuster

Newcastle Permanent and Greater Bank merge to become Hunter powerhouse

Are seven year car loans worth it?

The anti-intellectual populist bashing of the RBA boss needs to stop

Westpac PartPay: What it is and how it works

NSW helps kids get back into sport with two $100 vouchers

What does the RBA cash rate rise mean for seniors and pensioners?

Is the 'Great Resignation' actually a thing?

What are the top apps for saving money on groceries?

Is there any room for BNPL with rates rising and regulation looming?

How can parents help kids start their investment journey?

ATO updates working from home expense guidance for 2022-23

A rise in distressed property sales but asking prices show vendors are still dreamin'

The ATO's spooky tax deadline is looming - here's what to do

Which currencies is the Aussie Dollar stronger against?

Kwala ethical investing app: What is it and how does it work?

Looming BNPL regulation could be a 'disaster' for fintechs

Who are people banking with in a rising interest rate environment?

Interview with a CEO: Daniel Oertli, Unloan