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Richard Whitten

Richard Whitten

Money Editor

Richard Whitten is Finder’s Money Editor with over seven years of experience covering home loans, property and personal finance. He has written for leading finance publications like Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Homely, and his expert insights are frequently featured in top media outlets such as the Herald Sun, REA, and news.com.au. He also provides expert commentary on television and radio shows nationwide, helping Australians navigate the complexities of mortgages and property ownership.
Richard has a Graduate Certificate in Communications from Deakin University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Sydney. He is also fully certified in mortgage broking and finance, holding a Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking (RG 206), as well as Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification and Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products RG 146 certifications, which comply with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) standards for finance professionals. As a homeowner, he also has firsthand experience of the ins and outs of the mortgage process.
If you’re interested in a media interview with Richard, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Home loans
  • Property
  • Personal finance
  • Money-saving tips

Experience

  • Certificate IV in mortgage broking and finance (RG 206)
  • Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146)
  • Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products certification (RG 146)
  • Finder Innovation Awards judge for lending innovation

Education

  • Bachelor of Education | University of Sydney | 2006-2009
  • Graduate Certificate of Communication | Deakin University | 2015

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Latest articles by Richard Whitten

584 articles written by this author

RBA rate cut: Why you’ll be $1,000+ better off

The Reserve Bank of Australia cut the cash rate for the first time since 2020. This 25 basis point cut means big savings for the average borrower.

Richard Whitten 18 February 2025
RBA rate cut: Why you’ll be $1,000+ better off

RBA interest rate cuts

Everything you need to know about the RBA's rate cut decisions.

Richard Whitten 17 February 2025
RBA interest rate cuts

ANZ, Amex & St.George: Score 100K points with February’s top rewards credit cards

Get rewarded with a big stack of bonus reward points and other great perks. Here are the market's highest-rated rewards credit cards this month.  

Richard Whitten 12 February 2025
ANZ, Amex & St.George: Score 100K points with February’s top rewards credit cards

ANZ, Amex & Virgin: these 5 credit cards could earn you 100K points this February

Bringing you Finder's highest-rated Velocity and Qantas credit cards this month.

Richard Whitten 10 February 2025
ANZ, Amex & Virgin: these 5 credit cards could earn you 100K points this February

Westpac, ANZ + more: smash your debt with February’s top Australian balance transfer credit cards

These debt-busting balance transfer offers give you 2 years or more at 0% interest, so you can get your credit card back under control.

Richard Whitten 6 February 2025
Westpac, ANZ + more: smash your debt with February’s top Australian balance transfer credit cards

Desperate Australian homeowners cheer as their lucky number comes up

Inflation is nearing the RBA's comfort zone. What will a rate cut mean for you?

Richard Whitten 29 January 2025
Desperate Australian homeowners cheer as their lucky number comes up

January’s top rewards credit cards: 100K points from NAB, ANZ, Amex & more

Get more from your next credit card with a stack of bonus points and other great perks. Here are Finder's highest-rated rewards cards.

Richard Whitten 16 January 2025
January’s top rewards credit cards: 100K points from NAB, ANZ, Amex & more

January’s top 5 balance transfer credit cards revealed

Rounding up the best balance transfer offers using Finder's data-driven scoring system.

Richard Whitten 6 January 2025
January’s top 5 balance transfer credit cards revealed

January’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards

We've crunched the numbers: here are Finder's highest rated Velocity and Qantas credit cards.

Richard Whitten 6 January 2025
January’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards

Credit Repair Australia

Credit Repair Australia can help you sort out your credit score and improve your chances of getting a loan or credit card.

Richard Whitten 9 December 2024
Credit Repair Australia
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