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Taylor Blackburn

Taylor Blackburn

Money Expert

Taylor Blackburn is a multi-award-winning communications specialist with a focus on personal finance and insurance. Since 2018, he has been a key spokesperson for Finder, regularly appearing on major national TV programs such as Sunrise, Today, Studio 10, ACA, SBS, ABC, Seven, Nine and Ten News. He is frequently quoted in leading publications, including the Australian Financial Review (AFR), The Australian, The Daily Telegraph, The Courier-Mail, and the ABC, offering expert insights into Australian consumer behaviour and the financial pressures impacting everyday Australians.

With a Master of Arts in Public Relations, Advertising and Applied Communication from the University of the Pacific in California, Taylor’s expertise spans both media relations and strategic communications. Prior to joining Finder, he worked with leading global brands such as Ford, Toyota, and Oracle, as well as high-profile charitable organisations, including the Lung Foundation Australia, ALS, and Breast Cancer Australia.

If you’re interested in a media interview with Taylor, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Savings accounts
  • Credit cards
  • Insurance comparison
  • Budgeting

Experience

  • Finder Innovation Awards judge

Education

  • Master of Arts (Communication and Public Relations) | University of the Pacific (CA, USA) | 2009-2011
  • Bachelor Degree in Science (Education) | Ohio University (USA) | 2000-2005

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Latest articles by Taylor Blackburn

271 articles written by this author

Hired help: 1 in 3 Aussies outsource household jobs to the tune of $6 billion a year

Millions of Australians are turning to paid services to manage their homes, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 25 March 2025
Hired help: 1 in 3 Aussies outsource household jobs to the tune of $6 billion a year

Switch to save: Australia’s best financial products revealed

Finder is helping overstretched Aussies take control of their finances with the announcement of the Finder Awards winners for 2025.

Taylor Blackburn 24 March 2025
Switch to save: Australia’s best financial products revealed

Salary sweet spot: Aussies reveal what marks the start of a ‘good’ wage

Australians have shared what they believe constitutes a 'good' salary in 2025, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 19 March 2025
Salary sweet spot: Aussies reveal what marks the start of a ‘good’ wage

Health insurance hiccup: Almost 1 in 5 high-income earners don’t have cover

A significant number of high-income earners don't have health insurance, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 18 March 2025
Health insurance hiccup: Almost 1 in 5 high-income earners don’t have cover

Salary secrets: 2 million Aussies admit to lying about how much they earn

Millions of Aussies are less than truthful when it comes to how much money they make, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 12 March 2025
Salary secrets: 2 million Aussies admit to lying about how much they earn

I love you, but: 2 in 5 Aussie couples don’t fully combine their finances

Two-fifths of Australian couples keep their cash separated, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 10 March 2025
I love you, but: 2 in 5 Aussie couples don’t fully combine their finances

Brand-less behaviour: Aussies adapt shopping habits to combat costs

With financial pressures mounting, many Australians are making changes to their grocery shopping habits to save money, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 5 March 2025
Brand-less behaviour: Aussies adapt shopping habits to combat costs

Health cover exodus: 3.3 million Aussies plan to ditch insurance this year

Millions of Australians won't be renewing their private health insurance this year, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 3 March 2025
Health cover exodus: 3.3 million Aussies plan to ditch insurance this year

Loan and behold: The cheapest home loans in Australia as banks slash rates

Homeowners could see significant savings on their mortgages following the Reserve Bank's latest interest rate cut, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 26 February 2025
Loan and behold: The cheapest home loans in Australia as banks slash rates

Home insurance havoc: 69% of customers say their premiums have gone up

Aussies are having to fork out even more on their home and contents insurance, according to new research by Finder.

Taylor Blackburn 25 February 2025
Home insurance havoc: 69% of customers say their premiums have gone up
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