Steve Mickenbecker

Steve Mickenbecker is in Canstar’s Group Executive Team, bringing more than 30 years of experience in the Australian financial services industry. As a financial commentator for Canstar, Steve enjoys sharing his expertise across topics such as home loans, superannuation, insurance, mortgages, banking, credit cards, investment, budgeting, money management and more. Steve regularly speaks with leading media outlets across Australia. He is often featured on the morning TV programs Sunrise and the Today Show and leading evening TV news programs including Seven News (7NEWS), Nine News (9News), SBS and The Project. He also provides regular commentary to publications such as the Australian Financial Review, Banking Day, Business Insider, The Courier-Mail, The Daily Mail, The Daily Telegraph, The Herald Sun, Mamamia, news.com.au, The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, The Australian, The New Daily and Yahoo Finance. You can follow Steve on LinkedIn, and Canstar on Twitter and Facebook. Have a media enquiry, and interested in featuring Steve as a financial expert and commentator? Contact Canstar’s Media Team today.

Credit Cards - August 27th

Opinion: Credit cards in a downward spiral

This is not about calling time on credit cards. There is still the expectation they will be around for quite some time. But dark forces are amassing and it’s going to take an almighty reversal to...

Coronavirus - March 13th

Does your travel insurance cover coronavirus? | Infographic

So, you're heading off overseas and worrying about COVID-19 (commonly known as coronavirus). For questions about your health, you're best to speak with a medical professional. However, Canstar can help with the travel insurance implications. Our...

Uncategorised - March 11th

Are you covered for cancellation and medical costs resulting from COVID-19?

If you are considering travel - or have already bought your tickets - you may be wondering what coronavirus means for travel insurance. This is the text of a graphic in this story: Does your travel...

Opinions - November 13th

Opinion: Payday lending reforms needed, but there is a bigger issue at play

Payday loans are in the media headlines this week for all the right reasons, because they are a debt trap for a growing number of consumers. Reforms called for by the Stop The Debt Trap Alliance...

Home Loans - February 8th

Banking Royal Commission Aftermath: A Revolution Is Coming

Opinion: Canstar Group Executive of Financial Services, Steve Mickenbecker If you wanted to see a banker bloodbath, the royal commissioner’s final report would have disappointed you. It is not a report of grand gestures, but a “roll...

Finance Stories - March 6th

6 Home Loan Questions & Myths Explained

CANSTAR busts the common misconceptions about home loan interest rates.

Health Insurance - September 30th

2013 Health insurance premiums: Price differences between states

With the increase in health insurance premiums outstripping inflation each year over the past decade, it's vital that consumers shop around for a great value policy. The ongoing increases in health insurance premiums make it increasingly...

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