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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

Small builders benefit from HomeBuilder boom

Home buyers deserting property goals

Spending on cosmetic surgery and tattoos spiked in July

What is fragmented or fractional property investing?

Contract employment and sole trading 'the new normal'

Australians flock to used cars as new car sales dwindle

NAB cuts home loan interest rates for investors

Fear of the unknown' as consumer confidence collapses

Loans for fragmented property investing are now a thing

Bank of Us, Bank First slice home loan rates

Two lenders introduce new sub-2% home loans

SUVs, utes increase marketshare as new car sales dwindle

One in ten home loans deferred, amounting to $195bn

A cashless reality grows one step closer

A quarter of over-30s to delay retirement due to COVID-19

Rate War: Another lender introduces a home loan under 2%

ING lowers savings maximiser rate to 1.65%

Big four banks improve trustworthiness through COVID-19

Wealth tracker records 200% increase in debt on its platform

Is Tasmania the apple of Australia's eye?

Construction home loan rates cut on back of HomeBuilder grant

What the experts think of JobKeeper and JobSeeker 2.0

JobKeeper and JobSeeker 2.0: Extended but reduced

What a revamped JobKeeper could look like

Member-owned banks lead charge in cutting home loan rates

Unemployment rises to 7.4% in June

Budgeting fintech Wildcard shutting down