Elizabeth Barry has over 10 years of experience in writing about various topics, with a focus on personal finance. Her words and commentary can be found in a range of outlets including the ABC, the Sydney Morning Herald, Mamamia, MSN, 7News, Singapore Business Review and The Irish Times. Elizabeth holds a Master of Arts (M.A.) in Creative Writing from the University of Technology Sydney, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Social Inquiry from the same institution. Elizabeth has earned several nominations for awards and was Highly Commended as Best New Journalist at the 2017 Lizzies. Elizabeth began her career at Finder in 2013 as a journalist, gradually advancing through roles as senior writer, editor, senior editor, and ultimately lead editor, covering a wide range of personal finance topics until 2024.
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
Featured publications
- ABC Radio National
- 7 News
- The Irish Times
- Singapore Business Review
- Europe World News
- Value Walk
- e27
- Payments Journal
- Asian Banking and Finance
- RTÉ
Featured videos
Latest articles by Elizabeth Barry
210 articles written by this author
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Save $22 by switching super | Dollar Saver tip #76
Save $22 this year and potentially thousands by retirement by switching your super fund.

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.

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

Celebrity deepfake investment scams targeting Aussies online
Australian investors lost $8 million to investment trading scams in 2023.

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.

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