Liam Kennedy is a journalist at Money. which won three awards at the 2026 Mumbrella Publish Awards. He's previously worked as a reporter covering consumer affairs. Liam has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) and Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from the University of Technology Sydney. Connect with Liam Kennedy on LinkedIn.
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