Effie Zahos

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.

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Australia’s billion-dollar payday loan crisis

Effie Zahos

We have a debt crisis in this country. The annual turnover of the payday loans industry in Australia is just over $1 billion and it's ready to explode.

Helping borrowers compare mortgages online

Effie Zahos

Money looks at an online space where you can anonymously post what you're looking for in a mortgage and then have lenders "bid" to win your business.

The three big problems with credit cards

Effie Zahos

While most credit cardholders have gripes about their card, most have kept it for at least five years. It's easy to move to a better deal, writes Effie Zahos.

One in five Aussie adults lack basic financial products

Effie Zahos

Almost 17% of the adult population lack basic financial products such as a credit card, a savings account, general insurance and even a transaction account.

Tackling small business cash flow issues

Effie Zahos

Lack of cash flow is a major concern for small business owners but lenders are more likely to lend to a business with good collateral.

How you can take advantage of low interest rates

Effie Zahos

How are you taking advantage of these low interest rates? If you're a variable-rate mortgage holder, you can do nothing and you will continue to save.