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Graham Cooke

Graham Cooke

Head of Consumer Research

Graham Cooke is Finder’s Head of Consumer Research, leading the team responsible for gathering and analysing data on everything from consumer spending and saving habits to how different financial products perform in the real world. This data informs the winners of the Finder Awards, so consumers can trust that they’re choosing the best products on the market.

A passionate advocate for financial literacy and consumer rights, Graham has appeared in hundreds of live TV interviews on ABC News, 7 News, Sunrise, Today, 9 News, 10 News First, The Project and Sky News, providing expert insights on credit cards, loans, insurance and investments. He is a regular contributor to leading finance media outlets such as Yahoo Finance and Money Magazine, and has also written for the Sydney Morning Herald, NASDAQ, Westpac, Homely and Soho.

Graham has a Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Nanotech and Physics, as well as Tier 1and Tier 2 certifications (RG 146), which ensure compliance with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission’s (ASIC) standards.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Graham, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Home loans and the housing market
  • Credit cards & personal finance
  • Finder Awards
  • Retail economics & FMCG
  • Travel
  • Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey, Consumer Sentiment Tracker, Cost of Living Pressure Gauge and Property Investment Index

Experience

  • Regular contributor to multiple TV shows including 7 News, 9 News, ABC News, Sunrise, Today & The Project
  • Judge for Finder Awards programs since 2016
  • Judge on Australian Mortgage Awards since 2018
  • Judge for Money Magazine and the Australian Financial Review awards

Education

  • BSc (Hons): Science | Physics Major | Technological University Dublin | 2006-2010
  • Kaplan ASIC RC 146 Accreditation | Tier 1 & Tier 2 - General Knowledge, Tier 2 General Insurance, Tier 2 General Advice - Deposit Products | 2015

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Latest articles by Graham Cooke

57 articles written by this author

Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards 2023

Discover the top-rated consumer brands in Australia.

Graham Cooke 29 August 2024
Finder Customer Satisfaction Awards 2023

Qantas Wine Bonus Points Deals – Cheers 🍷🍷

Compare Qantas Wine bonus point deals and the retail price of the wine at the same time, to find the best value in the market.

Fred Schebesta & Graham Cooke 6 June 2024
Qantas Wine Bonus Points Deals – Cheers 🍷🍷

Tax time 2024: How to boost your tax return (legally)

Maximise your tax return in 2024 with Finder's expert guide. Learn how to claim deductions, understand tax offsets, and navigate the cost-of-living crisis to get the most out of tax time.

Graham Cooke 24 May 2024
Tax time 2024: How to boost your tax return (legally)

Economic snapshot: 4 things to watch this month

Get up to speed with the latest economic update, offering insights into Australia's financial landscape.

William Capada & Graham Cooke 19 April 2024
Economic snapshot: 4 things to watch this month

Gone Phishin’ – Scams on the rise in Australia

Phishing, billing and ID scams are surging, with record loses accross the country.

Graham Cooke 13 March 2024
Gone Phishin’ – Scams on the rise in Australia

Is 2024 the year of deflation and cost of living relief?

The RBA held the cash rate this month, but what's in store for 2024?

Graham Cooke 9 February 2024
Is 2024 the year of deflation and cost of living relief?

Finder’s Cost of Living Pressure Gauge

Finder's Cost of Living Pressure Gauge measures the financial stress experienced by Australian households.

Graham Cooke 4 December 2023
Finder’s Cost of Living Pressure Gauge

Is Australia’s Help to Buy scheme good for consumers?

The government's Help to Buy scheme receives a lukewarm reception among economists.

Graham Cooke 3 November 2023
Is Australia’s Help to Buy scheme good for consumers?

The great grocery showdown: ALDI, Woolworths or Coles – where does your dollar stretch the most?

Here's what we found in the battle of the grocery titans.

Graham Cooke 17 September 2023
The great grocery showdown: ALDI, Woolworths or Coles – where does your dollar stretch the most?
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