About Jared
Jared joined the team at Money in January 2024 as a Senior Finance Writer. With over eight years of experience at some of Australia’s biggest financial and consumer brands, he's on a mission to make finance as approachable as your morning coffee. Passionate about untangling financial jargon (as much as humanly possible), Jared is your go-to expert for energy, home loans, personal finance, credit cards and more.
Financial services certification
- Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking (FNS40821) The required qualification for mortgage brokers in Australia.
Background and experience
Before joining Money, Jared was the Content Marketing Specialist at Brother International Australia – a subsidiary of Brother Industries which is a global brand that produces print, imaging, labelling and sewing products. He was responsible for creating various types of content that helped consumers make confident and informed decisions.
Prior to that, Jared was the Energy Editor at Canstar Blue where he managed a small team of experts who covered the latest electricity deals, plans and prices. Additionally, he contributed to Canstar Blue’s judging panel for its Innovation and Green Excellence Awards, while also being cited as an energy expert by media outlets such as the ABC, The New Daily and Channel Nine.
Jared also worked for Compare the Market as a Content Writer, covering energy, general insurance and banking.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Journalism from Griffith University
- Certificate IV in Finance and Mortgage Broking (FNS40821)