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Elizabeth Barry

Elizabeth Barry

Lead Editor

Elizabeth Barry is 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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Latest articles by Elizabeth Barry

528 articles written by this author

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

Compare Car Loans

The best tips for getting the most affordable car loan.

Elizabeth Barry 9 February 2024
Compare Car Loans

Personal loan deals

Looking for the best personal loan? Read this definitive guide on find out how to compare interest rates, fees and features to find the right loan for you. There's a range of loans available to apply for.

Elizabeth Barry 9 February 2024
Personal loan deals

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

ESUPERFUND | Features, fees & how it works

ESUPERFUND can help you set up your own SMSF. This review takes you through what you need to know to decide if it's right for you.

Elizabeth Barry 4 October 2023
ESUPERFUND | Features, fees & how it works

Personal loan deals

3 easy steps to help you find the best personal loan for you1. Matching your loan with the reason you're borrowingThis is the first broad filter for finding the best personal loan for you. You need to ask yourself why you're taking out the loan.Different types of personal loans are suited to different loan purposes. […]

Elizabeth Barry 14 September 2023
Personal loan deals

Personal loan deals

3 easy steps to help you find the best personal loan for you1. Matching your loan with the reason you're borrowingThis is the first broad filter for finding the best personal loan for you. You need to ask yourself why you're taking out the loan.Different types of personal loans are suited to different loan purposes. […]

Elizabeth Barry 7 August 2023
Personal loan deals

Car loan repayment calculator

Why compare car loan repayments with Finder?It's 100% freeYou won't be charged for clicking through to one of our car finance partners. We get paid out of their pocket – not yours.We're here to helpWe've helped thousands of Australians find a car loan by keeping things simple and free of complicated jargon.It's quick and easy […]

Elizabeth Barry 7 July 2023
Car loan repayment calculator
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