As an authority on all things personal finance, Sarah is passionate about helping you save money and make money! She is an editor, ghostwriter and money expert with 20 years’ experience and an extensive background in property and finance journalism. Sarah is a regular media commentator, appearing weekly on TV (Sunrise, Daily, Studio 10, nightly news), radio (KIIS FM, Triple M, 3AW, 2GB, 6PR) and in digital and print media: in 2023, Sarah's tips and advice were featured in the media 1,200 times. She was previously managing editor of Your Investment Property magazine, Australian Broker magazine, and home loan comparison site, Your Mortgage.
To contact Sarah for a media interview, please email aupr@finder.com.
Expertise
- Home loans
- Personal finance
- Budgeting and money-saving tips
- Managing the cost of living
Experience
- Regular host, MC or panellist for Finder Awards, masterclasses and events
- Co-author and contributor to multiple Finder research reports
- Delivered keynote on first home buyer trends, QBE Insurance (2023)
- Invited contributor and thought-leader with London-based consumer and behavioural insights agency, Canvas8
- Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for home loans, banking and digital disruptor categories
- Editor, 30+ non-fiction books
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication: Journalism and Public Relations | Griffith University | 2000-2002
- Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146), which meets ASIC's RG 146 compliance standards
Featured publications
- Sunrise
- The Today Show
- 10 News
- 7News
- 9News
- Money magazine column
- Yahoo Finance column
- A Current Affair
- 3AW
- Mamamia
- Daily Mail
- News.com.au
- realestate.com.au
- Domain
- Telum Media
- Sydney Morning Herald
- Property Update
- The Latch
- Soho
- Savings with Sarah
Featured videos
Latest articles by Sarah Megginson
199 articles written by this author
The question to ask to score a credit card fee refund | Savings with Sarah #20
Haggling is a time-honoured technique for saving money. But did you know you can haggle on things like credit card fees?

Save $20 a week with an achievable savings goal | Dollar Saver tip #70
Set a very achievable savings goal and you'll start saving before you know it.

Save hundreds per year on groceries | Savings with Sarah #19
Woolworths Everyday Extra is a great way to save money on your groceries if you're smart about how you use it.

Saving vs stocks: What’s the best way to make money for your kids?
See how much money you could make for your kids if you invested in stocks, a savings account, or both.

Put a stop to your gym donations | Savings with Sarah #18
If you're not using your gym membership it's about time you put the money to better use.

Pay less to talk more | Savings with Sarah #17
Your mobile plan may have quietly been going up recently. It's time you looked for a better deal.

Get the best home loan for you
What is a home loan?A home loan, also known as a mortgage, is a type of loan that is designed to help individuals finance the purchase of a residential property. This can be their own home or an investment property.It is a long-term loan provided by a financial institution, such as a bank or lender. […]

Inflation sinks to 4.1%: Why should you care?
Hurrah! Rejoice! Inflation is finally falling! But what does that actually mean for you?

Put your own profits ahead of big biz | Savings with Sarah #16
Unused subscriptions are great for the company's bottom line, but they're not great for your budget.

Cost of childbirth in Australia: Public vs private costs
Prenatal care in Australia is covered by Medicare, meaning it’s mostly free through the public system. You can choose to go private, which comes with a lot of benefits – but there are out-of-pocket expenses to watch out for.
