Brooke Cooper
About Brooke
Brooke Cooper is Savings.com.au's assistant editor and editor of Your Mortgage.
Brooke has been writing on finance, money, business, and economics since 2021, having previously reported for The Motley Fool Australia.
Brooke's Qualifications
- Bachelor of Communication, Charles Sturt University
- RG146 (Generic Knowledge)
- RG146 (Securities)
Brooke's Interests
- Home loans and mortgages
- Personal finance tips and tricks
- The RBA cash rate
The Savings Tip Jar Podcast
Brooke has regularly featured on the Savings Tip Jar podcast, talking about everything from salary sacrificing and tax to housing affordability. Find episodes in which Brooke has featured below.
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Brooke in the Media
Brooke has appeared on ABC Radio and 2NURFM.
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