Eden Radford
External Comms Lead
Eden Radford is the External Comms Lead for RateCity, bringing almost a decade of experience across the finance services and technology sectors. In prior years, Eden has worked with Lendi, Aussie, Xero, Qualcomm, Accenture, and Dyson, among others, while being a pillar of expertise for government clients and contracts, as well. Eden has a passion for improving financial literacy, data storytelling and helping people better understand the decisions they can make about their own finances.
122 articles written by Eden Radford
A tale of two cities: offset balances hit a new record high as arrears climb
The latest APRA data shows money in offset accounts hitting a record high, while mortgage arrears continue to climb.
Eden Radford -
13 Mar, 2024 -
5 min read
Refinancing and new lending continues to slide
The home loan market cooled in the month of January, with the value of new and refinanced home loans dropping for the second consecutive month.
Eden Radford -
07 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
New year = more debt for Australian credit card holders
Household credit card debt rose by more than a quarter of a billion dollars in the month of January as shoppers struggled to clear their debts following a bumper spendathon in November.
Eden Radford -
07 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
Offset accounts, the great hack?
Australians love a good life hack and offset accounts are no exception, but as with all good hacks, it’s worth double checking the details to make sure there's no catch.
Eden Radford -
06 Mar, 2024 -
4 min read
RBA to hold steady as inflation does the same - what borrowers can do to get a rate cut ahead of time
The latest monthly CPI indicator released today is further evidence the RBA will keep the cash rate on hold at 4.35 per cent, but borrowers are encouraged to break the holding pattern themselves.
Eden Radford -
28 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
What you could get with the difference in interest from a high interest savings account
The interest rate on your savings account can sometimes make the difference between you having a savings goal, and you achieving it.
Eden Radford -
28 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
The lowest advertised rates for your deposit size
We’ve pulled the lowest home loan rates per deposit size from over 100 home loan products on the RateCity database.
Eden Radford -
26 Feb, 2024 -
3 min read
How to get a rate cut
The 3 steps - and script - to help you call your bank and ask for a rate cut.
Eden Radford -
23 Feb, 2024 -
4 min read
ANZ increases interest rates on select credit cards for second time in six months
ANZ, Australia’s fourth largest credit card provider, has today increased interest rates across select credit cards by 0.50 percentage points – the second hike in less than six months.
Eden Radford -
22 Feb, 2024 -
4 min read
NAB increases rates on select credit cards
Australia’s second largest credit card provider, NAB, has today increased interest rates across select cards.
Eden Radford -
13 Feb, 2024 -
6 min read