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Effie Zahos is editor-at-large at Canstar and a financial commentator. She is the author of A Real Girl's Guide to Money: From Converse to Louboutins, and a regular money commentator on TV and radio across Australia. In 1999, a background in banking Effie helped kickstart Money, which she edited until 2019. Effie holds a Bachelor's degree in economics.
The banks with no branches taking on Australia’s Big Four
With slick technology, no branches and limited products, neo-banks are on the rise in Australia, but can they match the big banks on price?
Goodbye and thank you: farewell from Effie Zahos
It is with a very heavy heart that I write this editor's letter for Money magazine knowing that it will be the last one from me, writes Effie Zahos.
Cask wine and polyester pants: why I wrote A Real Girl’s Guide to Money
Has the voice in your head ever asked, "Where the hell is your money going?" A Real Girl's Guide to Money by Effie Zahos has the answer.
How to save on fees and sell your house without an agent
If you've got the time and the right personality you may be able to bypass a real estate agent - and their fees - and sell your home yourself.
Why lost bank accounts earn better interest than your online saver
The interest rate earned on "lost" bank accounts for the 2017-18 period was 2.13%. The average interest rate on a transaction account over the same period was a measly 0.11%.
How to beat the ‘Netflix test’ and get approved for a home loan
Want to apply for a home loan? Expect to have your spending - especially Netflix and Uber expenses - scrutinised. Here's how to impress your lender.
Christmas should be about family, not financial stress
Follow these Christmas budgeting tips to avoid financial strife and simply enjoy family, friends and fond memories, writes Effie Zahos.
Best of the Best 2019: how do your financial products compare?
How much are you paying for your mortgage? What about your credit card? You'd be mad not to have a peek at some of our Best of the Best winners here to compare what you're paying or earning.
Six things Effie Zahos hates about credit cards
Putting aside the ridiculous fees and unconscionable interest rates, there are six other things that annoy Effie Zahos about credit cards
How to save up to $17k on fees when you sell your house
When it comes to selling, the name of the game is to get the best price. Here are five ways to sell your home, from going through a buyer's agent to doing it yourself.
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