Hanan Dervisevic
About Hanan
Hanan wrote for Savings.com.au as a finance journalist between 2022 and 2023.
With a keen interest in home loans, property investing and money-saving tactics, she's passionate about educating young Australians, like herself, on all things finance.
Hanan has since continued her journalism career with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
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