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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

Is it a good idea to refinance the home loan now?

CBA results: Borrowers at capacity increase, large swing back to variable-rate home loans

Car statistics Australia

Which banks increased term deposit rates this week?

Is now a good time for the government to review the RBA?

Could you afford a 45% rise in mortgage payments?

Mortgage prisoners: Homeowners urged to refinance now

Unemployment rate hits new record low, 3.5%

What are private loans?

Popular budgeting app Pocketbook axed as BNPL Zip bleeds cash

Mortgage distress is up as debt and interest rate concerns mount

RBA increases cash rate by 50 basis points for July

How are rate hikes affecting appetites for mortgages?

Is neobanking dead? Volt Bank to hand back banking licence

Which lenders still offer cashback on mortgages?

Should I press savings, credit or cheque on a EFTPOS machine?

Which banks have increased rates for savers after the RBA decision?

Which banks increased term deposit rates this week?

Did the RBA overstimulate the economy?

Some fixed home loan rates are over 6% so who's actually locking these in?

Non-bank lender Nano amasses $550m in mortgages in a year

Cybersecurity expert reveals the top tax-time scams in 2022

What is stagflation?

RBA increases cash rate by 50 basis points, ahead of expectations

CommBank offers free internet for home loan customers

Pullback in home lending as rate hikes take effect

Luxury car tax threshold boosted for third year in a row, more tax cuts on the way for EVs