Elise Donaldson

Elise was a former finance journalist in the Editorial team at Canstar. She was involved in preparing engaging finance content and news articles, working closely with contributors and organising the EDM content schedule. With Bachelors in Journalism and Drama and a Graduate Diploma in Education (Senior Years) from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), she has a thirst for educating the everyday Aussie by breaking down complex finance speak into easy-to-grasp content. Elise previously worked at leading Australian newswire service - Australian Associated Press (AAP) - writing breaking news stories across digital and print media, and has had her work published in The Courier Mail, Brisbane Times, News.com.au and The Australian. Follow Elise on LinkedIn, and Canstar on Facebook. Meet the Canstar Editorial Team.

Travel Insurance - March 26th

Domestic travel insurance

Looking to travel within Australia? Domestic travel insurance may help provide financial cover for a range of unexpected incidents or accidents on your Aussie trip.

Car Insurance - March 25th

Car leasing vs buying: Pros and cons

Are you in the market for a new car but not sure whether to buy one outright or lease? Here are some pros and cons of both options.

Budgeting & Saving Money - March 16th

How to make money from home: 10 ideas to explore

Looking to earn an income or make some extra cash on the side? Here are 10 ways you could make money from home.

Managed Funds - March 4th

Canstar’s Managed Fund Star Ratings and Award winners for 2021

Take a look at this year’s list of Award-winning managed fund providers and Outstanding Value products. What came out on top?

Car Insurance - February 19th

Rental car insurance in Australia

Are you looking to rent a car for your Australian road trip? You may be wondering how rental car insurance works and whether you can reduce the excess. We explain more.

Superannuation - February 2nd

How to choose a super fund

Choosing a super fund can come down to a combination of low fees, diversity of investment options and asset allocation style.

Finance News - January 29th

NAB joins CommBank and Westpac by trimming its savings rates

National Australia Bank has followed in the footsteps of CommBank and Westpac by cutting its savings rates in January 2021.

Margin Loans - January 27th

Borrowing to invest? 5-Star Rated margin loans for 2021 revealed

If you’re looking for a margin loan, Canstar’s Margin Loan Star Ratings could help. Find out which margin loan products received a 5-Star Rating in 2021.

Superannuation - January 22nd

Low Fee Super Funds On Canstar's Database

With Australians paying billions in superannuation fees every year, it may be worth checking the fees that apply when considering the right super fund for you. We take a look.

Car Insurance - January 19th

Car safety ratings and ANCAP explained

Understanding the safety of a car is an important consideration when buying new or used. So, what are car safety ratings and who provides them?

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