Mark Bristow
Personal Finance Editor
Mark Bristow is RateCity's Home & Personal Finances Editor, and an experienced analyst, researcher, and producer. While primarily focused on Australian mortgage and home loan expertise, he has experience across energy, home and travel insurances. Mark has been a journalist and writer in the financial space for over ten years, previously researching and writing commercial real estate at CoreLogic. In the years since, Mark has worked for the Winning Group, Expedia, and has seen articles published at Lifehacker and Business Insider.
1026 articles written by Mark Bristow
Fixed mortgage rates on the chopping block
Challenger banks are joining market leaders in slashing their fixed mortgage rates to attract new customers.
Mark Bristow -
17 May, 2019 -
3 min read
Where does it cost the most to fill up your car?
Owning a car can be a major expense, with running costs including rego, insurance, servicing, and car loan repayments. But when it comes to fuel, which Australian city is the most expensive on average at the fuel pump?
Mark Bristow -
13 May, 2019 -
2 min read
Auswide cuts mortgage rates
Auswide has cut interest rates on selected home loans, including fixed and variable rate options for investors and owner occupiers.
Mark Bristow -
12 May, 2019 -
2 min read
Money tips from Game of Thrones
Between all the sex, violence, dragons and zombies, Game of Thrones (and the books that inspired it) can provide several valuable lessons about managing your personal finances, as well as helpful examples and cautionary tales.
Mark Bristow -
08 May, 2019 -
8 min read
When is the best time to buy a car?
Many Australians are putting off their plans to buy a new car until later. But how can you tell when the time is right to splurge on those new wheels?
Mark Bristow -
07 May, 2019 -
3 min read
When’s the best time to buy a property?
Recent news that property prices have been falling in Australia’s capital cities may have been welcomed by first home buyers waiting for the “perfect” time to buy. But with further falls forecast for the future, how can you be sure when exactly it’s the right time to buy?
Mark Bristow -
01 May, 2019 -
3 min read
Planning for your super the smart way
Your retirement is coming, but in the case of your super, it pays to plan things out, ensuring you get the best super you can for your retirement.
Mark Bristow -
27 Apr, 2019 -
5 min read
How to make finance calculators work for you
Mark Bristow -
24 Apr, 2019 -
5 min read
Bankwest cuts fixed mortgage rates a second time in two months
Bankwest has continued to adjust the interest rates on its home loans, slashing the fixed rates on selected mortgages for the second month in a row, which could potentially save new borrowers money on their home loans.
Mark Bristow -
18 Apr, 2019 -
2 min read
CommBank launches finance goal tracker, but you have other options
CommBank customers can get an app this week to help them save for personal goals, but the reality is customers of any bank have app options for the same.
Mark Bristow -
17 Apr, 2019 -
4 min read