Anastasia Lloyd is a PR specialist at Finder. She has previously worked in the banking sector and has written about a range of financial topics including mortgages, personal loans, savings and credit cards. Ana has a Bachelor of Arts in Media from Macquarie University.
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Bitcoin on payday: 1 in 4 Aussies would like part of their salary paid in BTC
A Finder survey of 1,000 respondents found that 1 in 4 (24%) Australians would be willing to have part of their salary paid in Bitcoin.
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Finder RBA Survey: Mortgage borrowing to keep surging as cash rate holds at 0.10%
Home loan borrowing could surpass current levels within the next six months, despite riding a record-breaking high since October, according to experts.
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Australian drivers spent $78 million on roadside call-out fees over 2 years
Drivers without roadside assistance cover are spending millions of dollars on call-out fees, according to new research by Finder.
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He’s a bit of a fixer-upper: 4 in 5 first home buyers intend to renovate
First home buyers are getting practical with different tactics to enter the property market, according to new research by Finder.
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From down payment to dealbreaker: Average house deposit now exceeds $100k
Prospective buyers now need a six-figure house deposit to purchase a property in Australia, new research by Finder reveals.
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2 in 5 Australians confused about the latest JobSeeker changes
A concerning number of Australians are misinformed about the JobSeeker changes taking effect after March 31st, according to new research by Finder.
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State of Investing 2021: New report reveals Australian outlook
Finder’s new report The State of Investing in 2021 takes a deep dive into Australia's investment outlook across four key areas – share trading, property, superannuation and micro-investing. Find out where Aussies are stockpiling their wealth.
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Cost of death: The most expensive capital cities to hold a funeral revealed
The most expensive cities to die in throughout the country revealed in a new study by Finder, with Perth coming out on top.
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Optical inclusion: Extras cover the top reason for taking out health insurance, survey finds
Extras cover is the number one drawcard for Australians who take out private health cover, new research from Finder, Australia’s most visited comparison site, reveals.
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43% of COVID-19 “Boomerang Generation” leave the nest again
The boomerang generation has started flying the coop once more after moving back home during the pandemic, according to new research by Finder.
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