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Taylor Blackburn

Taylor Blackburn

Money Expert

Taylor Blackburn is a multi-award-winning communications specialist with a focus on personal finance and insurance. Since 2018, he has been a key spokesperson for Finder, regularly appearing on major national TV programs such as Sunrise, Today, SBS, ABC, Seven, Nine and Ten News. He is frequently quoted in leading publications, including the Australian Financial Review (AFR), The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian and the ABC, offering expert insights into Australian consumer behaviour and the financial pressures impacting everyday Australians.

With a Master of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from the University of the Pacific in California, Taylor’s expertise spans both media relations and strategic communications. Prior to joining Finder, he worked with leading global brands such as Ford, Toyota, and Oracle, as well as high-profile charitable organisations, including the Lung Foundation Australia, ALS, and Breast Cancer Australia.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Taylor, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Savings accounts
  • Credit cards
  • Insurance comparison
  • Budgeting

Experience

  • Finder Innovation Awards judge

Education

  • Master of Arts (Communication and Public Relations) | University of the Pacific (CA, USA) | 2009-2011
  • Bachelor Degree in Science (Education) | Ohio University (USA) | 2000-2005

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Latest articles by Taylor Blackburn

333 articles written by this author

Stealing credit: Millions ditch traditional loans for Buy Now Pay Later

Millions are now primarily opting for Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services over traditional forms of credit, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 17 September 2025
Stealing credit: Millions ditch traditional loans for Buy Now Pay Later

The secret lives of Aussie spenders: 1 in 4 hide money from partners

A wave of financial deceit is sweeping through Australian households, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 11 September 2025
The secret lives of Aussie spenders: 1 in 4 hide money from partners

Too broke for a break: 1 in 7 Aussies are booking holidays they can’t afford

Aussies are sacrificing financial stability for the sake of a getaway, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 8 September 2025
Too broke for a break: 1 in 7 Aussies are booking holidays they can’t afford

Top of the shops: Finder reveals Aussies’ favourite retailers

The top-rated brands across a range of retailers have been revealed by Finder in the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Taylor Blackburn 3 September 2025
Top of the shops: Finder reveals Aussies’ favourite retailers

Rented, dented and lamented: Aussie tenants waiting on repairs

Australian renters are tapping their feet and waiting longer than they want for their landlord to make repairs, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 2 September 2025
Rented, dented and lamented: Aussie tenants waiting on repairs

‘Cozzie Livs’ lives on: 9 in 10 Australians say the crisis is far from over

Contrary to economists, millions of Australians believe the cost of living crisis rages on, according to new research from Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 1 September 2025
‘Cozzie Livs’ lives on: 9 in 10 Australians say the crisis is far from over

For richer or poorer: The cost of being a wedding guest

Australians are forking out a staggering amount of money on their loved ones' nuptials, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 27 August 2025
For richer or poorer: The cost of being a wedding guest

Retirement rut: Millions stuck in ‘set and forget’ super trap costing them six figures

A third of Australians are still with the same fund their first employer allocated, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 26 August 2025
Retirement rut: Millions stuck in ‘set and forget’ super trap costing them six figures

Argy-bargy about the chargy: 9 million Australians argue about energy usage in their home

Millions of Australians are keeping a watchful eye on the energy consumption of the people they live with, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 25 August 2025
Argy-bargy about the chargy: 9 million Australians argue about energy usage in their home

Grocery gold: Finder reveals the top-rated supermarkets

Aussies favourite supermarket stores have been revealed by Finder in the 2025 Customer Satisfaction Awards.

Taylor Blackburn 22 August 2025
Grocery gold: Finder reveals the top-rated supermarkets
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