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
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
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.
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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.
![Cost of grocery staples skyrocket up to 31%: here are the most expensive items](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/04/GroceryShoppingNL_Finder_450X250.jpg)
Save $22 by switching super | Dollar Saver tip #76
Save $22 this year and potentially thousands by retirement by switching your super fund.
![Save $22 by switching super | Dollar Saver tip #76](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/04/DollarSaver76_Finder_450x250.jpeg)
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.
![Vanguard ethical investing claims found to be false](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/03/EthicalInvesting_Canva_450X250.jpg)
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.
![Call off the hunt, here are the Easter saving tips you need](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/03/Easter_1800X1000_Canva-1-1.jpg)
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.
![Rest superannuation | Performance, features and fees](https://www.finder.com.au/finder-au/wp-uploads/2019/06/article-default_450x250.png)
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.
![Government to pay super on top of parental leave, here’s what it means for you](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/03/SuperParentalLeave_450X250.jpeg)
Celebrity deepfake investment scams targeting Aussies online
Australian investors lost $8 million to investment trading scams in 2023.
![Celebrity deepfake investment scams targeting Aussies online](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2024/03/Socialmediascams_450X250_Canva.jpg)
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.
![Peer-to-Peer Personal Loans](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2014/06/peer2peer_shutterstock-450x250.jpg)
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.
![Aussies are struggling to save money, and gen Z blame themselves](https://dvh1deh6tagwk.cloudfront.net/finder-au/wp-uploads/2023/12/YoungPersonV2_Canva_450X250.jpg)