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Alison Banney

Alison Banney

Editorial Manager, Money

With over 10 years of experience writing about personal finance, Alison has written extensively for a range of financial institutions and publications including Westpac, Money Magazine, Financy, Australian Retirement Trust, Raiz Investments, and Yahoo Finance. Alison is frequently quoted in the media on topics related to superannuation and money management, including in SmartCompany, Financial Standard, Australian Broker News, Australian Business Journal, Super Review, 9Honey, SBS, Qudos Bank, and Inside Adviser. Alison holds a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Newcastle and has earned three ASIC RG146 certifications in superannuation, securities and managed investments, as well as general financial advice.

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Expertise

  • Superannuation
  • Savings accounts, bank accounts and term deposits
  • Budgeting and money-saving hacks
  • Managing the cost of living

Experience

  • Certificate in Financial Advice, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
  • Certificate in Securities and Managed Investments, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
  • Certificate in Superannuation, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
  • Panel member for Finder’s Inflation Masterclass
  • Panel member for Finder’s EOFY Money Masterclass
  • Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for banking, investment and digital disruptor categories

Education

  • Bachelor of Communications: Journalism and Public Relations | Newcastle University | 2013-2015

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Latest articles by Alison Banney

627 articles written by this author

Last chance to lock your interest rate? ING, Judo among top offers as term deposits tumble 

Banks have already started to cut the fixed interest rates on term deposits ahead of a potential RBA rate cut this month. 

Alison Banney 5 February 2025
Last chance to lock your interest rate? ING, Judo among top offers as term deposits tumble 

5 best savings accounts for January 2025

New year, new savings account? These accounts all have a Finder Score of at least 9.5 out of 10.

Alison Banney 13 January 2025
5 best savings accounts for January 2025

Future you will thank you for finding the best super fund

We've analysed Australian super funds to find the best-performing super funds, the best industry super funds and the best super fund for low fees. Find the right super fund for you.

Alison Banney 22 October 2024
Future you will thank you for finding the best super fund

Retirement statistics for 2023

Retirement statistics: 27% of Australians are not sure if they have enough to retire.

Alison Banney 15 January 2024
Retirement statistics for 2023

Is withdrawing super a good idea?

56% of Aussies would withdraw their super early if they could. But is it worth it?

Alison Banney 18 September 2023
Is withdrawing super a good idea?

The best bank accounts you’d happily introduce to your parents

The best bank account will help you manage your everyday spending with low fees and easy access to your money. Check out our Top Picks curated by experts.

Alison Banney 15 September 2023
The best bank accounts you’d happily introduce to your parents

Suncorp EFTPOS terminals

Suncorp offers a range of EFTPOS solutions for businesses with flat rate pricing for all transactions.

Alison Banney 4 September 2023
Suncorp EFTPOS terminals

Westpac Business One Plus account

This is an everyday business transaction account that offers 25 free staff-assisted transactions per month and access to exclusive deals and discounts from partner brands.

Alison Banney 24 August 2023
Westpac Business One Plus account

5 savings accounts offering 5% p.a. or more on your money

Here's where you can get a decent return on your hard-earned cash.

Alison Banney 15 August 2023
5 savings accounts offering 5% p.a. or more on your money

PayNuts EFTPOS terminals

PayNuts offers a range of EFTPOS solutions, with some charging no transaction fees and no terminal rental fees.

Alison Banney 7 August 2023
PayNuts EFTPOS terminals
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