Ryan Johnson was a journalist at Money from October 2024 to April 2026. He previously worked covering the Australian and New Zealand mortgage and banking industries. He has also written on superannuation, insurance, and personal finance. Ryan has a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) from Curtin University, Perth. Connect with Ryan Johnson on LinkedIn.
‘Shame’: Pressure mounts on CBA to repay $270m in fees
The Commonwealth Bank is facing growing public backlash over its refusal to repay $270 million in fees it charged to low-income customers between 2019 and 2024.
How to make money from your spare bedroom
Could Australia's 13 million spare bedrooms unlock the answer to our housing crisis - and bolster your income?
What this trend means for your investment portfolio in 2025
As economic nationalism rises, your investment strategy might need a rethink. Find out how shifting global trends could impact your portfolio in 2025.
Why parents are turning to bonds for kids
Apps like Blossom are targeting families, letting parents invest from as little as $5. Returns target 5.45% to 6.50% a year, but what are the trade-offs?
How Dave Butler traded pro basketball for big finance
From hardwood to high finance, six-foot nine forward Dave Butler has gone from chasing rebounds to co-running the biggest fund you've never heard of.
How to make sense of your energy bills and save
Do tariffs, usage rates and fees blur together when you read your electricity statement? Saving on energy costs could be as simple as getting to know your bill better.
Friends With Money #211: Making money from your spare bedroom
In this episode of the Friends With Money podcast, we explore the housing crisis in Australia and how renting out spare bedrooms could help provide more affordable housing.
‘Fill up now’: Middle East conflict fuels uncertainty
Australians are being urged to fill up now, as global tensions threaten to drive fuel prices higher in the coming days.
The simple mistake draining $135 million from Aussie wallets
With energy bills rising and households feeling the pinch, one habit is pushing bills even higher: leaving appliances plugged in and switched on at the wall.
Is the stock market really worse off under Labor?
For years, it's been an unwritten truth among many investors: the Australian stock market performs better under a Coalition government. But does the data back it up?
