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Richard Whitten

Richard Whitten

Money Editor

Richard Whitten is Finder’s Money Editor with over seven years of experience covering home loans, property and personal finance. He has written for leading finance publications like Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Homely, and his expert insights are frequently featured in top media outlets such as the Herald Sun, REA, and news.com.au. He also provides expert commentary on television and radio shows nationwide, helping Australians navigate the complexities of mortgages and property ownership.
Richard has a Graduate Certificate in Communications from Deakin University and a Bachelor’s degree in Education from the University of Sydney. He is also fully certified in mortgage broking and finance, holding a Certificate IV in Mortgage Broking (RG 206), as well as Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification and Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products RG 146 certifications, which comply with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) standards for finance professionals. As a homeowner, he also has firsthand experience of the ins and outs of the mortgage process.
If you’re interested in a media interview with Richard, please reach out to our PR team at aupr@finder.com.

Expertise

  • Home loans
  • Property
  • Personal finance
  • Money-saving tips

Experience

  • Certificate IV in mortgage broking and finance (RG 206)
  • Tier 1 Generic Knowledge certification (RG 146)
  • Tier 2 General Advice Deposit Products certification (RG 146)
  • Finder Innovation Awards judge for lending innovation

Education

  • Bachelor of Education | University of Sydney | 2006-2009
  • Graduate Certificate of Communication | Deakin University | 2015

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Latest articles by Richard Whitten

582 articles written by this author

Desperate Australian homeowners cheer as their lucky number comes up

Inflation is nearing the RBA's comfort zone. What will a rate cut mean for you?

Richard Whitten 29 January 2025
Desperate Australian homeowners cheer as their lucky number comes up

January’s top rewards credit cards: 100K points from NAB, ANZ, Amex & more

Get more from your next credit card with a stack of bonus points and other great perks. Here are Finder's highest-rated rewards cards.

Richard Whitten 16 January 2025
January’s top rewards credit cards: 100K points from NAB, ANZ, Amex & more

January’s top 5 balance transfer credit cards revealed

Rounding up the best balance transfer offers using Finder's data-driven scoring system.

Richard Whitten 6 January 2025
January’s top 5 balance transfer credit cards revealed

January’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards

We've crunched the numbers: here are Finder's highest rated Velocity and Qantas credit cards.

Richard Whitten 6 January 2025
January’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards

Credit Repair Australia

Credit Repair Australia can help you sort out your credit score and improve your chances of getting a loan or credit card.

Richard Whitten 9 December 2024
Credit Repair Australia

November’s best balance transfer credit cards revealed

Here are the 5 best balance transfer card offers this month, based on their Finder Scores.

Richard Whitten 13 November 2024
November’s best balance transfer credit cards revealed

November’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards

Revealing the month's 5 best Qantas and Velocity Points credit cards, based on the data.

Richard Whitten 13 November 2024
November’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards

RBA keeps cash rate on hold as the race to stop inflation nears finish line

With inflation finally hitting the top of the Reserve Bank's target band, a rate cut today would be jumping the gun.

Richard Whitten 5 November 2024
RBA keeps cash rate on hold as the race to stop inflation nears finish line

Credit card comparison Australia

Check out over 260 competitive credit card deals and apply online today and receive a response within 60 seconds.

Richard Whitten 24 October 2024
Credit card comparison Australia

October’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards: more points, serious status

Here are Finder's 5 best points earning credit cards.

Richard Whitten 9 October 2024
October’s top scoring frequent flyer credit cards: more points, serious status
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