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Sarah Megginson

Sarah Megginson

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As an authority on all things related to 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. 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 or panel member for Finder Awards, Finder masterclasses and partner panels and events
  • Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for home loans, banking and digital disruptor categories
  • Invited contributor and thought-leader with London-based consumer and behavioural insights agency, Canvas8
  • 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

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Latest articles by Sarah Megginson

207 articles written by this author

Savings with Sarah #10

Aussies are predicted to spend $30 billion this festive season. Here's 7 key tips on how you can save on gift-buying.

Sarah Megginson 27 November 2023
Savings with Sarah #10

Claim your free energy rebate | Savings with Sarah #9

The Australian government is offering $3 billion in energy bill relief for eligible households. See what you could receive in your state.

Sarah Megginson 21 November 2023
Claim your free energy rebate | Savings with Sarah #9

Save thousands with a single phone call | Savings with Sarah #8

Calling your bank to get a lower home loan interst rate could save you thousands of dollars.

Sarah Megginson 14 November 2023
Save thousands with a single phone call | Savings with Sarah #8

Being loyal doesn’t pay | Savings with Sarah #7

Many of us are paying the loyalty tax on things like phone plans and costing ourselves a lot of money in the process.

Sarah Megginson 6 November 2023
Being loyal doesn’t pay | Savings with Sarah #7

The great Maccas ripoff | Savings with Sarah #6

McDonalds prices have skyrocketed over the last few years, but is there a way to still get value for money?

Sarah Megginson 30 October 2023
The great Maccas ripoff | Savings with Sarah #6

Are you super savvy? | Savings with Sarah #5

Being smart about your super today means a better retirement for Future You.

Sarah Megginson 23 October 2023
Are you super savvy? | Savings with Sarah #5

The simplest way to save on interest | Savings with Sarah #4

A 0% interest credit card is a simple way to avoid onerous credit card interest charges.

Sarah Megginson 16 October 2023
The simplest way to save on interest | Savings with Sarah #4

Is it time to strip back on streaming? | Savings with Sarah #3

Bingeing on streaming won't hurt your waistline, but it can be unhealthy for your wallet.

Sarah Megginson 9 October 2023
Is it time to strip back on streaming? | Savings with Sarah #3

The best supermarket saving strategy | Savings with Sarah #2

Shopping around at different supermarkets can be a great way to save money, especially on the essentials.

Sarah Megginson 2 October 2023
The best supermarket saving strategy | Savings with Sarah #2

Save $780 on your supermarket shop | Dollar Saver tip #50

We're on a mission at Finder to help you save money, so we compared the same basket of 46 items at ALDI, Coles and Woolworths.

Sarah Megginson 27 September 2023
Save $780 on your supermarket shop | Dollar Saver tip #50
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