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Alison Banney

Alison Banney

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Alison Banney is the banking and investments editor at Finder. She has written about finance for over 8 years, with her work featured on sites including Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Dynamic Business. She has previously worked at Westpac, and has written for several other major banks including BCU, Greater Bank and Gateway Credit Union. Alison has a Bachelor of Communications from Newcastle University, with a double major in Journalism and Public Relations. She has ASIC RG146 compliance certificates for Financial Advice, Securities and Managed Investments and Superannuation. Outside of Finder, you’ll likely find her somewhere near the ocean.

Latest articles by Alison Banney

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“I was losing money”: How Ben escaped a poor performing super fund

After being charged hundreds of dollars in fees and getting poor returns, here's how Ben switched super funds.

Alison Banney 21 September 2021
“I was losing money”: How Ben escaped a poor performing super fund

Superhero Super: How to invest your super with Superhero

Superhero Super offers two different investment options which both give members more control over how their super is invested. Here's how the super account works.

Alison Banney 8 September 2021
Superhero Super: How to invest your super with Superhero

Great Southern Bank Home Saver Account

The Home Saver Account offers an ongoing bonus rate when you meet the account criteria. Learn how to get the bonus rate and apply online.

Alison Banney 6 September 2021
Great Southern Bank Home Saver Account

From $10K debt to $50K saved: How I fixed my finances in 4 years

How Eliza paid down her debt, cut up her credit card, saved $50,000 and started investing in a few short years (all while renting in Sydney!).

Alison Banney 6 September 2021
From $10K debt to $50K saved: How I fixed my finances in 4 years

Worst super funds revealed: Is yours one of them?

Major retail funds including CommBank and Westpac are among the 13 worst-performing super funds named and shamed by the regulator. 

Alison Banney 2 September 2021
Worst super funds revealed: Is yours one of them?

How to get Virgin Money’s new 1.50% p.a. bonus savings account rate

The Virgin Money Boost Saver account is offering a new bonus rate of 1.50% p.a. for a limited time only. Here's how to get it, and how this offer compares.

Alison Banney 2 September 2021
How to get Virgin Money’s new 1.50% p.a. bonus savings account rate

Why is ING ditching unlimited free ATMs for a $100 cashback offer?

ING will give customers up to $100 cashback per year on their gas, water and electricity bills when you pay using your Orange Everyday account.

Alison Banney 26 August 2021
Why is ING ditching unlimited free ATMs for a $100 cashback offer?

Ethical super funds in Australia

What is an ethical super fund?An ethical super fund is one that invests its members' money in an ethical or socially responsible way. Ethical can mean different things to different people, depending on your personal values. But generally, ethical investing involves supporting companies and industries that are making a positive impact on our communities and […]

Alison Banney 24 August 2021
Ethical super funds in Australia

Best super funds

*Past performance data is for the period ending as is not an indicator of future performance.Which is the best super fund in Australia?There's no one super fund which is 'best', and the best fund for you might not be the best for someone else. It really depends on what features are most important to you […]

Alison Banney 24 August 2021
Best super funds

Compare super funds

*Past performance data is for the period ending .Superannuation is the main way of saving for your retirement in Australia, and your super fund is the account that you use for this. Your superannuation will be paid into your chosen super fund by your employer, where it will then be invested on your behalf to […]

Alison Banney 24 August 2021
Compare super funds
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