Canstar Editorial Team

Our Editorial Charter

Our editorial team aims to put consumers first by producing free content that simplifies the world of finance and empowers our readers to make more informed decisions about their financial future. We:

endeavour to be a quality source of finance content. We aim to be accurate, clear and to provide consumers with the full picture. We ensure opinion is clearly marked as such, and we offer companies and individuals a right of reply where appropriate.
celebrate journalistic best practice. We only use reputable sources and ensure all work is peer-reviewed. We aim to be error-free, and ensure inaccuracies are corrected quickly. We have high standards when it comes to seeking the truth – whether this be through verifying data or securing our own interviews where appropriate. Learn more about our robust fact-checking and editing process.
keep our readers at the heart of our work. We do this by ensuring decisions on what to publish as editorial content are made solely by the editorial team based on the interests of consumers. Any sponsored content will be clearly marked as such for our readers.
are always listening to our readers. We take into account every comment left on our articles, and have made positive changes to our content based on this feedback.
write about brands. This includes brands that advertise on our site, where we believe it is in our readers’ interest to do so. We are always happy for brands to provide feedback on our content, but the companies we feature do not have a say on the information we include in our story, unless an error is made.
aim to inform and inspire wider discussion on finance topics that matter. We do this through responsible, fact-based journalism.
try to showcase a wide range of opinions. We don’t shy away from exploring conflicting views.

Canstar has a talented team of journalists, as well as a team of external contributors who are specialists in their respective fields. The views and opinions they express on Canstar’s site or through other channels don’t necessarily reflect Canstar’s views. Our editorial team receives many requests from external websites who would like us to link to a page on their site. We do not provide backlinks on request, but will assess thoughtful requests on their merits. In these instances, we consider whether adding a link will add value to our work by offering more information to our readers that could help them make confident financial decisions.

Our fact-checking process

Meet the team

Nina Rinella, Editor-in-Chief

As Canstar’s Editor-in-Chief, Nina heads up a team of talented journalists committed to helping empower consumers to take greater control of their finances. Nina has written countless articles about finance and has been interviewed on finance topics by media organisations including The Australian, Realestate.com.au, Domain, the Herald Sun and the Sydney Morning Herald.

Previously Nina founded her own agency where she provided content and communications support to clients around Australia for 8 years. She also spent four years as the PR Manager for American Express Australia, and has worked at a Brisbane communications agency where she supported dozens of clients, including Sunsuper and Suncorp.

When she’s not dreaming up ways to put a fresh spin on finance, she’s taking her own advice by trying to pay her house off as quickly as possible and raising two money-savvy kids. Nina has a Bachelor of Journalism and a Bachelor of Arts with a double major in English Literature from the University of Queensland. She’s also an experienced presenter, and has hosted numerous events and YouTube series. You can follow Nina on LinkedIn, Instagram or X.

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Alasdair Duncan, Content Editor

Alasdair Duncan is Canstar’s Content Editor, specialising in home loans, property and lifestyle topics. He has written more than 200 articles for Canstar and his work is widely referenced by other publishers and media outlets, including Yahoo Finance, The New Daily, The Motley Fool and Sky News. He has featured as a guest author for property website homely.com.au. In his more than 15 years working in the media, Alasdair has written for a broad range of publications. Before joining Canstar, he was a News Editor at Pedestrian.TV, part of Australia’s leading youth media group. His work has also appeared on ABC News, Junkee, Rolling Stone, Kotaku, the Sydney Star Observer and The Brag. He has a Bachelor of Laws (Honours) and a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Journalism from the University of Queensland. When he is not writing about finance for Canstar, Alasdair can probably be found at the beach with his two dogs or listening to podcasts about pop music. You can follow Alasdair on LinkedIn and X.

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Jessica Pridmore, Finance Editor

Jessica Pridmore is Canstar’s Finance Editor. With more than 12 years media industry experience, Jessica has worked across a range of fintech, travel and lifestyle publications in Australia and the UK. Her work has appeared in publications including Grazia UK, Time Out, WIRED, Great Barrier Reef Foundation, Refinery29, Suncorp, Urban List and Tourism & Events Queensland. Before joining Canstar, Jessica was a Senior Communications Associate at Australian insurer Suncorp Group, covering topics from assisted relocation reform to ASX Full Year Results. Prior to this Jessica was Editor at independent media brand Urban List. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Advertising and Creative Writing from London’s Middlesex University. Away from the desk, Jessica loves outdoor adventures with her two-year old daughter, beach walks with her dogs, and finding the best ramen and dumplings in the city. You can connect with her on LinkedIn.

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Karen Yang, Senior Content Production Specialist

Karen Yang is a Senior Content Production Specialist at Canstar, working to help the company produce informative yet easy-to-digest finance content for Australian consumers. Karen has a background in allied health, having completed a Bachelor of Podiatry from the Queensland University of Technology.

Karen recently embarked on a second career to rekindle her childhood passion for writing, while still maintaining her earnest intentions from her health professional background — to help the general public. In 2023, she completed a Graduate Certificate in Writing, Editing and Publishing at the University of Queensland.

Karen strives to bring a fresh perspective and accurately represent the average consumer. When she’s not honing her writing skills or catching up on the latest world news, you may find Karen obsessing over her next potential mechanical keyboard build.

You can connect with Karen via Linkedin.

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Nick Whiting, Content Producer

Nick is a Content Producer at Canstar, providing assistance to Canstar’s Finance Team in its mission to empower consumers to take control of their finances. Coming from a screenwriting background, Nick completed a Bachelor of Film, Television and New Media Production from Queensland University of Technology. Nick has also completed RG 146 (Tier 1), making him compliant to provide general advice for general insurance products like car, home, travel and health insurance, as well as giving him knowledge of investment options such as shares, derivatives, futures, managed investments, currencies and commodities. Nick’s role at Canstar allows him to combine his love of the written word with his interest in finance, having learned the art of share trading from his late grandfather. Nick strives to deliver clear and straightforward content that helps the everyday consumer navigating the world of finance. Nick is also working on a TV series in his spare time. You can connect with Nick on LinkedIn .

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Get in touch

If you’d like to contact us with a tip or story idea, email us at editorial@canstar.com.au

If you’d like to write for us, please send your pitch to contributors@canstar.com.au

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Canstar Editorial Team