Graham Cooke is the head of consumer research at Finder and one of Australia's leading personal finance experts. He has written for several news publications, including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Yahoo Finance and Nasdaq. Graham has also appeared on live TV more than 1000 times, regularly discussing financial topics on Australian programs including ABC News, Channel 7 & 9 News, Today and Sunrise. Connect with Graham on LinkedIn.
The property types that still remain a risky investment
If you're looking to buy a property as a long-term place to live, apartments right now are offering excellent value compared to the traditional housing market.
Why your home loan might cost more even if the RBA doesn’t hike rates
The cash rate is unlikely to increase this year, but that doesn't mean your low home loan interest rate is guaranteed to stay put.
10 Aussie suburbs where it’s cheaper to buy than rent
Sick of tenant life? We reveal the top locations around the country where a mortgage is cheaper than paying rent.
Why COVID-19 could put some first-home buyers in a strong position
Falling real estate prices and plunging sales volumes are bad news for property owners, but they could signal an opportunity for savvy first-home buyers.
Counterfeit masks, fake vaccinations: coronavirus scams to avoid
Widespread anxiety, product shortages and a surge in fake news have created a golden opportunity for scammers to cash in on coronavirus.
The home loan hack to help you pay off your mortgage quicker
A simple change to how often you pay your mortgage could save you tens of thousands of dollars and shave years off the life of your home loan.
What to do if your interest-only mortgage is expiring
Around 700,000 interest-only mortgages will convert to principal and interest this year, leaving borrowers owing hundreds more each month. So what are your options?
The easy home loan hack that could save you $40,000
If your home loan lender passed on either of the recent cash rate cuts, you might be excited about paying less each month. But before you start spending, ask yourself what is worth more: the extra cash or $40,000.
Five tips for staying warm without heating up your energy bill
With expensive energy bills already putting pressure on many households there's no better time to find ways to spend less on heating.
