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Graham Cooke

Graham Cooke

Head of consumer research

Graham heads Finder's insights team, which is responsible for conducting data-driven research and award programs on a variety of financial topics, including credit cards, loans, insurance, investing, and more. He also regularly appears on TV and radio and has taken part in over 500 live interviews discussing financial news and trends.

In addition to his work at Finder, Graham is a contributing author at Money Magazine and Yahoo Finance. He has also written content for Westpac, Nasdaq, Homely, and Soho.

Graham is a passionate advocate for financial literacy and consumer rights. He is known for his expertise in data analysis, his ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise way, and his commitment to helping consumers make informed financial decisions.


To contact Graham for a media interview, please email aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Home loans and the housing market
  • Credit cards
  • Personal finance
  • Finder's RBA Cash Rate Survey
  • Finder Awards
  • Economics
  • FMCG
  • Travel
  • Finder's Consumer Sentiment Tracker
  • Consumer Research

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 with Nanotechnology | 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.

Educational organizations

  • Technological University Dublin

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Latest articles by Graham Cooke

55 articles written by this author

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?

Cost of living report 2023

We crunched the numbers on the rising cost of living. How are Australian households faring among rising inflation and interest rates?

Graham Cooke 15 March 2023
Cost of living report 2023
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