Kate Browne was Finder's managing editor for Australia. She worked as an investigative journalist and lifestyle editor at CHOICE and has written for publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, Sun Herald, The Age, news.com.au, Sunday Telegraph, The Australian, The Big Issue, Sunday Life, Kidspot and Essential Baby. She co-authored the best-selling non-fiction book The Checkout in 2016. You might also recognise her as one of the writers and presenters of ABC TV's top-rating consumer affairs show The Checkout, which ran from 2013 to 2018. She is a media spokesperson for Finder and regularly appears on Nine, Seven and on the radio. Kate has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of Technology Sydney.
Latest articles by Kate Browne
20 articles written by this author
Comparison of the week: The cost of being a woman
This week we celebrate International Women's Day. While there's plenty to celebrate about being a woman, that's not always the case when it comes to money.
Get Money Fit Class #1: Score goals with your credit score
Want to get money fit? That starts with knowing where you stand right now.
4.2 million Aussies are making a big health insurance mistake
41% are missing a clear opportunity to save, Finder research shows.
Podcast: does superannuation need a makeover?
Does superannuation need a makeover? Senator Andrew Bragg discusses his new book Bad Egg: How to Fix Super.
Podcast: Career planning in the time of coronavirus
How to turn a career crisis into a career opportunity, even during coronavirus.
Podcast: Can you really make money from a side hustle?
Are side hustles hype or a way of making extra cash fast? We talk to four people making their side hustles a success.
Podcast: Curveballs – how to stay resilient when the going gets tough
In this episode of Pocket Money, we talk about how to cope when life goes wrong, financially, emotionally or physically. From coronavirus to cancer, how can you learn to bounce back quicker and in better shape than ever?
Podcast: Where do our charity donations actually go?
In this episode of Pocket Money, we discuss where our donations go, the responsibility of charities and what to look out for before you donate.
Podcast: How to recession-proof your finances during COVID-19
If we're heading for an economic recession, it's time to start taking your personal finances seriously. This podcast is a how-to guide for all Australians.
Podcast: The rise of buy now pay later
Talking interest-free finance with Flexigroup's Jonathan Kelly.