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Alison Banney

Alison Banney

Editorial Manager, Money

With over 10 years of experience writing about personal finance, Alison has written extensively for a range of financial institutions and publications including Westpac, Money Magazine, Financy, Australian Retirement Trust, Raiz Investments, and Yahoo Finance. Alison is frequently quoted in the media on topics related to superannuation and money management, including in SmartCompany, Financial Standard, Australian Broker News, Australian Business Journal, Super Review, 9Honey, SBS, Qudos Bank, and Inside Adviser. Alison holds a Bachelor of Communications in Public Relations and Journalism from the University of Newcastle and has earned three ASIC RG146 certifications in superannuation, securities and managed investments, as well as general financial advice.

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Expertise

  • Superannuation
  • Savings accounts, bank accounts and term deposits
  • Budgeting and money-saving hacks
  • Managing the cost of living

Experience

  • Certificate in Financial Advice, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
  • Certificate in Securities and Managed Investments, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
  • Certificate in Superannuation, which meets the requirements of ASIC Regulatory Guide 146 (RG146).
  • Panel member for Finder’s Inflation Masterclass
  • Panel member for Finder’s EOFY Money Masterclass
  • Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for banking, investment and digital disruptor categories

Education

  • Bachelor of Communications: Journalism and Public Relations | Newcastle University | 2013-2015

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Latest articles by Alison Banney

631 articles written by this author

Why your super balance is falling right now (and what to do about it)

Yes, super balances are falling. No, I'm not panicking (and neither should you). 

Alison Banney 19 March 2025
Why your super balance is falling right now (and what to do about it)

P&N Bank Savvy Saver account

The P&N Bank Savvy Saver account allows you to earn an ongoing bonus interest rate of up to 5.1% on balances up to $100,000.

Alison Banney 5 March 2025
P&N Bank Savvy Saver account

These 5 savings accounts still pay over 5% p.a. Does yours?

Heaps of savings accounts have announced interest rate cuts over the last 2 weeks, but there are still some paying over 5% p.a. 

Alison Banney 4 March 2025
These 5 savings accounts still pay over 5% p.a. Does yours?

ING’s weird savings rate cut: Is it time for you to switch?

ING has made a surprising change to its popular Savings Maximiser account. 

Alison Banney 28 February 2025
ING’s weird savings rate cut: Is it time for you to switch?

Westpac and St.George among first banks to cut savings account rates – has yours?

Some customers will earn less interest on their savings accounts following today's cash rate cut. 

Alison Banney 18 February 2025
Westpac and St.George among first banks to cut savings account rates – has yours?

Savings account interest rate cuts

Here's an up-to-date list of all savings account interest rate cuts so far, plus how it will affect your savings balance.

Alison Banney 18 February 2025
Savings account interest rate cuts

RBA rate cut: What should I do with my savings now?

The average saver will earn around $100 less interest for the year after today's rate cut.

Alison Banney 18 February 2025
RBA rate cut: What should I do with my savings now?

The 10 best-performing super funds have this thing in common. Does yours?

AustralianSuper, Hostplus and Cbus are among the best performing Balanced super funds over the last 10 years.

Alison Banney 11 February 2025
The 10 best-performing super funds have this thing in common. Does yours?

Last chance to lock your interest rate? ING, Judo among top offers as term deposits tumble 

Banks have already started to cut the fixed interest rates on term deposits ahead of a potential RBA rate cut this month. 

Alison Banney 5 February 2025
Last chance to lock your interest rate? ING, Judo among top offers as term deposits tumble 

5 best savings accounts for January 2025

New year, new savings account? These accounts all have a Finder Score of at least 9.5 out of 10.

Alison Banney 13 January 2025
5 best savings accounts for January 2025
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