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Sarah Megginson

Sarah Megginson

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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

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?

Sarah Megginson 26 February 2024
The question to ask to score a credit card fee refund | Savings with Sarah #20

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.

Sarah Megginson 21 February 2024
Save $20 a week with an achievable savings goal | Dollar Saver tip #70

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.

Sarah Megginson 19 February 2024
Save hundreds per year on groceries | Savings with Sarah #19

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.

Gary Ross Hunter & Sarah Megginson 13 February 2024
Saving vs stocks: What’s the best way to make money for your kids?

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.

Sarah Megginson 13 February 2024
Put a stop to your gym donations | Savings with Sarah #18

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.

Sarah Megginson 6 February 2024
Pay less to talk more | Savings with Sarah #17

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. […]

Richard Whitten & Sarah Megginson 6 February 2024
Get the best home loan for you

Inflation sinks to 4.1%: Why should you care?

Hurrah! Rejoice! Inflation is finally falling! But what does that actually mean for you?

Sarah Megginson 1 February 2024
Inflation sinks to 4.1%: Why should you care?

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.

Sarah Megginson 30 January 2024
Put your own profits ahead of big biz | Savings with Sarah #16

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.

Gary Ross Hunter & Sarah Megginson 30 January 2024
Cost of childbirth in Australia: Public vs private costs
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