Commentary and research from finder.com.au insights manager Graham Cooke.
Commentary and research from finder.com.au insights manager Graham Cooke.Graham produces data-driven content and analysis for finder.com.au as Insights Manager, provides commentary about consumer and financial issues on Australian TV and radio, and tweets @gcooke42. His regular column examines issues affecting the Australian consumer and appears regularly on this page.
Recent Insights blogs
Australian savings account round-up
Where's the best place to put your money? Read more…
How to get your honeymoon flights for free with points
And possibly your hotel room too, if you pick your cards right. Read more…
The ultimate guide to cryptocurrency mining: Part 4
Is it more profitable to mine Ethereum or bitcoin in Australia? Read more…
The ultimate guide to cryptocurrency mining: Part 3
How much does crypto mining cost and is it profitable in Australia? Read more…
The ultimate guide to cryptocurrency mining: Part 2
How blockchain and mining work together. Read more…
Why a discount is not always a discount when it comes to energy
Plus... how to spot misleading deals Read more…
The ultimate guide to cryptocurrency mining: Part 1
Is it possible to mine cryptocurrency in Australia and turn a profit? Read more…
Finder’s State of the Credit Card Market Report 2018 reveals that there are more credit cards in circulation than ever before
However, Aussies are getting better at paying off their debt. Read more…
Eight big things coming to finance in 2018
Including blockchain, biometric payments and the New Payments Platform. Read more…
When is a taxi cheaper than an Uber in 2018?
There's a simple way to tell. Read more…
How the Big Bash is keeping the Ashes alive, and why ODIs are pointless
I don’t get the point of ODIs and here's why. Read more…
Predicting the most exciting games of Big Bash 07
Plus, which were the most entertaining teams from last season? Read more…
Travel hack : How to collect 15,000 cheap Velocity Points
Also, 5,000 points are up for grabs with Qantas. Read more…
How nappies show that Amazon still has a few things to learn about the Australian market
No-one is going to buy if you don't get the sizes right. Read more…
8 ways to earn frequent flyer points without a credit card
You can earn frequent flyer points on virtually everything you buy. Read more…
Why you should never pay full price for an iPhone app
By topping up at the right time, you can save up to 25% on apps, movies and music from iTunes. Read more…
Books are back, and that’s a very bad thing
Why the paperback needs to die. Read more…
Using your credit card will never be the same again
Point earning rates are falling and restaurant bills are about to get a lot more confusing… but it’s not all bad. Read more…
Recruiting blog part 2: How to nail your resume and score an interview
A winning CV is key to getting hired. Read more…
Recruiting blog part 1: How to get a job in three simple steps
Or at least, how to get into the final 15% of applicants. Read more…
Sydney housing affordability: why it’s so bad and one way to fix it
Right now, the average Sydney couple will never be able to save a deposit to buy a median-priced house. Read more…
How do Australian supermarket loyalty schemes compare with the rest of the world?
Australian supermarket rewards programs are finally catching up to global standards, but Aussies are still missing out. Read more…
How you can turn any domestic flight into a free round trip to the US
Choose the right cards without annual fees and you could score a free flight. Read more…
Who’s really paying for your cheap flights?
How the "class gap" in Australian aviation is widening and why it benefits you. Read more…
Updated: How to get the most out of your frequent flyer points 2017
Just how much value can you get from 1,000 points? Read more…
How to save money on your wedding by ditching tradition
Many wedding traditions are fairly recent and you can save heaps by being a bit more original. Read more…
118 smashed avocados a day: finder.com.au’s Smashed Avocado Index reveals the astonishing capital growth in some Australian suburbs
How many hipster breakfasts could your property buy you? Read more…
When is an Uber more expensive than a taxi?
At what point does surge pricing make Uber more costly? Read more…
What’s a good credit score? Depends on your age
An analysis of Australia's credit scores shows big variations between states. What's happening? Read more…
How to fly for free with rewards cards
It's now possible to earn frequent flyer points on every transaction you make. Here's how. Read more…
Infographic: How to get the most out of your frequent flyer points
Just how much value can you get from 1,000 points? Read more…
There’s one quick way to bolster the Australian economy: Legalise same-sex marriage
How introducing marriage equality could save the Australian economy. Read more…
Dude, where’s my rate cut?
How the banks are increasingly unlikely to pass on a full rate cut to mortgage holders. Read more…
Fruit picking, travel and goon
How the backpacker tax will kill rural Australia. Read more…
Which country truly does the best at the Olympics?
When population is taken into account, who are the real performers at the Olympic Games? Read more…
Video rental in Australia: The Walking Dead?
How your local video store could save itself. Read more…
Three ways you can avoid paying interest on your credit card debt
The lower the interest, the more in your wallet. What's not to like about that? Read more…
How important was your vote in the Senate?
It’s no wonder the final senate ends up being a mixed bag of big party centrists and small party idealists. Read more…
3 reasons you should be unhappy with your bank account
Our Insights Manager, Graham Cooke, pulls the stats to show some definitive reasons as to why you shouldn't be settling for just any bank account. Read more…
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