Alison Banney is the banking and investments editor at Finder. She has written about finance for over six years, with her work featured on sites including Yahoo Finance, Money Magazine and Dynamic Business. She has previously worked at Westpac, and has written for several other major banks including BCU, Greater Bank and Gateway Credit Union. Alison has a Bachelor of Communications from Newcastle University, with a double major in Journalism and Public Relations. She has ASIC RG146 compliance certificates for Financial Advice, Securities and Managed Investments and Superannuation. Outside of Finder, you’ll likely find her somewhere near the ocean.
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Penny stocks and how to invest in them
Learn what they are, how to find them and what you need to know before investing in them.

Banks you can use Google Pay with
Westpac, NAB, CommBank and ANZ plus many more Australian banks offer Google Pay. See the full list of supported banks in this guide.

Banks you can use Apple Pay with
Check if your bank offers Apple Pay and learn how to set up and use the digital wallet for contactless payments.

Banks you can use Samsung Pay with
Check your bank to see if it's compatible with Samsung Pay, the app that lets you make contactless tap and go payments without using your debit card or entering a PIN.

Samsung Pay
Samsung Pay is currently the most widely accepted digital wallet, thanks to magnetic technology in Samsung devices. Learn how it works and how to use it.

Google Pay
Pay online, in apps or in stores using just your phone. Here's how it works — and how it keeps your data secure.

How to reduce your investment risk
There are several strategies you can use to ensure you’re not taking on too much risk with your investments, while still achieving good returns.

What is an investment asset class?
Learn about each of the five main asset classes and understand why it's important to diversify your money across several of them.

Compare digital bank accounts in the US
A neobank is a new type of bank that's 100% digital. Learn how it works, what to expect and what new banks are launching in the US.

How to close your bank account
If you're not satisfied with you current bank, closing your transaction account or bank account should not be a hassle. Download a letter to you bank to close your account and get some great tips on how to save money by switching accounts.
