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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

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Latest articles by Sarah Megginson

203 articles written by this author

9 Ways the 2024 Federal Budget impacts you

Energy rebates for $300 for every home, construction of 1 million new homes and big tax cuts are coming our way.

Sarah Megginson 15 May 2024
9 Ways the 2024 Federal Budget impacts you

New Qantas frequent flyer program: Double the points to fly to Europe

How many points do you need for a flight to Europe under the new Qantas frequent flyer program? We compare Classic Plus to Classic Rewards.

Sarah Megginson 9 April 2024
New Qantas frequent flyer program: Double the points to fly to Europe

Grants and schemes for first home buyers worth $50K-plus

For first home buyers, there’s a range of grants, incentives and programs that could help you into your own home sooner than later.

Sarah Megginson 26 March 2024
Grants and schemes for first home buyers worth $50K-plus

Westpac cracks down on scammers with new tech – will other banks follow?

Westpac will tackle sophisticated scammers with new AI-powered tech that alerts customers to potential fraud. 

Sarah Megginson 26 March 2024
Westpac cracks down on scammers with new tech – will other banks follow?

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
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