Eliza Parry-Okeden

Eliza is an Editorial Intern at Canstar and writes on a variety of topics relating to personal finance, insurance, property and more. She’s currently in the home stretch of a double degree in Law and Media and Communications at QUT. While once-upon-a-time she considered herself allergic to all things related to money, Eliza has proven adept at tackling even the most complex of financial topics and making them relatable to readers. She’s been able to learn a thing or two about her own finances too, and aims to encourage other young people to take charge of their finances - or at least to consume smashed avo responsibly.

Canstar News - October 13th

What types of face masks are officials recommending in Australia & where can I buy one?

Some Australians have been mandated to cover their face with a mask before leaving the house or risk facing a $200 fine. Here we break down what type of face masks have been officially recommended in Australia, and where can you get one.

Car Insurance - October 7th

Top 10 selling cars in Australia - September 2020

The Ford Ranger was the top-selling vehicle for the month, with a total of 3,726 sales in September, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). The Ford Ranger outsold the Toyota HiLux in August...

Budgeting & Saving Money - September 23rd

Who has access to pandemic leave and what does it offer?

As the number of Australian cases continues to fluctuate, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced Victoria to extend its state of emergency while other states are working to contain various clusters and outbreaks. In an effort to...

Home Loans - September 15th

Home loans for pensioners: Can a pensioner get a home loan?

Everyone always talks about the state of the property market for young people, but nobody ever seems to ask the question: what home loans are available for pensioners?

Account Based Pensions - September 8th

Age Pension rates: How much is it and how does it work?

A basic explanation of the eligibility requirements for the Age Pension in Australia and how much it provides.

Personal Loans - September 8th

What is a joint application personal loan?

Some people prefer to take out a joint personal loan. There are benefits and risks for you and your co-applicant to consider when doing so. What is a joint application personal loan? A joint personal loan...

Canstar News - August 10th

Judging property market conditions: What is an auction clearance rate?

Auction clearance rates have been just one of the property market indicators influenced by pandemic lockdown conditions in 2020. Clearance rates experienced a downturn when on-site auctions and property inspections were paused at various periods and...

Home Loans - July 21st

What is loan-to-value ratio (LVR) and what can it mean for your home loan?

What is an LVR? How does your loan-to-value ratio change how much you pay over the life of your home loan? Why you should try to raise a large deposit.

Pet Insurance - June 8th

Which pet insurance covers dental treatment?

A recent study conducted by the WALTHAM Centre for Pet Nutrition has discovered that dental disease develops more rapidly in small breed dogs.

First Home Buyers - May 20th

What are 95% home loans and how do you get one?

95% home loans are low deposit home loans available in Australia. What exactly is a 95% home loan, and how do you get one?

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