Bernadette Lunas
Bernadette is a journalist with years of experience covering topics in macroeconomics, real estate, and lifestyle beats for notable print media organisations. She joined the InfoChoice Group in 2024, bringing her passion for writing stories that help Australians make better decisions about money.
Bernadette's Qualifications
- Bachelor of Journalism, Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Bernadette's Interests
- Property investing
- The property market
- Home loans and mortgages
- Property economics
Bernadette on the Savings Tip Jar
Bern is a recurring guest on the Savings Tip Jar podcast, talking about anything from the rise in the cost of living and raising kids, to the housing market.
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