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Elizabeth Barry

Elizabeth Barry

Lead Editor

Elizabeth Barry was the lead editor for Finder. She has over 10 years' experience writing about a range of topics with a focus on personal finance. You’ll find her writing and commentary in a range of publications and media including Seven News, the ABC, MSN, the Irish Times and Singapore Business Review.

Expertise

  • Banking
  • Personal finance
  • Investing

Experience

  • Moderator for the 2021 Intersekt Festival
  • Annual judge for Finder's Innovation Awards
  • Highly commended for Best New Journalist at The 2017 Samsung IT Journalism Awards

Education

  • Master of Arts (M.A), Creative Writing | University of Technology, Sydney | 2013-2014
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communications: Social Inquiry | University of Technology, Sydney | 2010-2012

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239 articles written by this author

Finder Innovation Awards 2023: All the winners revealed

The Finder Innovation Awards celebrate Australia's most innovative companies. Here are your 2023 Innovation Award Winners.

Elizabeth Barry 3 July 2024
Finder Innovation Awards 2023: All the winners revealed

Cost of grocery staples skyrocket up to 31%: here are the most expensive items

Grocery bills are a major source of stress for 2 in 5 Australians.

Elizabeth Barry 16 April 2024
Cost of grocery staples skyrocket up to 31%: here are the most expensive items

Save $22 by switching super | Dollar Saver tip #76

Save $22 this year and potentially thousands by retirement by switching your super fund.

Elizabeth Barry 3 April 2024
Save $22 by switching super | Dollar Saver tip #76

Vanguard ethical investing claims found to be false

The Federal Court has found Vanguard made a number of false or misleading claims about its sustainable investments.

Elizabeth Barry 28 March 2024
Vanguard ethical investing claims found to be false

Call off the hunt, here are the Easter saving tips you need

Aussies are planning to spend $1,185 this Easter according to Finder research.

Elizabeth Barry 23 March 2024
Call off the hunt, here are the Easter saving tips you need

Rest superannuation | Performance, features and fees

Rest Super is a low fee, profit to member fund with a range of investment options. Find out the performance and fees in our full review.

Elizabeth Barry 19 March 2024
Rest superannuation | Performance, features and fees

Government to pay super on top of parental leave, here’s what it means for you

The new budget measure is set to start from July 2025.

Elizabeth Barry 7 March 2024
Government to pay super on top of parental leave, here’s what it means for you

Celebrity deepfake investment scams targeting Aussies online

Australian investors lost $8 million to investment trading scams in 2023.

Elizabeth Barry 4 March 2024
Celebrity deepfake investment scams targeting Aussies online

Peer-to-Peer Personal Loans

The benefits of borrowing from a peer with the security of an established lender: This guide will take you through what you need to know about peer-to-peer lending in Australia, including who offers the loans.

Elizabeth Barry 9 February 2024
Peer-to-Peer Personal Loans

Aussies are struggling to save money, and gen Z blame themselves

Young Australians cite overspending as the main reason for not reaching their financial goals.

Elizabeth Barry 5 December 2023
Aussies are struggling to save money, and gen Z blame themselves
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