David Thornton

David Thornton is a journalist at Money magazine. He previously worked at Your Money, covering market news as producer of Trading Day Live. Before that, he covered business and finance news at The Constant Investor. David holds a Masters of International Relations from the University of Melbourne.

122 results by David Thornton:

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The new tax perk if you use rideshare services for work

Businesses which use rideshare services will no longer be hit with fringe benefits tax, having been granted an exemption previously reserved for taxis. More

By David Thornton - July 1, 2020

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What the July 1 changes will mean for your hip pocket

Minimum wage is up, some car registration fees are down, open banking is here, and free childcare is out. Welcome to July 1. More

By David Thornton - July 1, 2020

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Aussies selling online, taking second jobs to make ends meet

Only half of Australian households felt financially prepared for the coronavirus pandemic, new research shows. More

By David Thornton - June 30, 2020

Share purchase plans: good deal for investors or red flag?

Share purchase plans are a popular way for companies to raise funds, but are they the win-win they're touted as? More

By David Thornton - June 24, 2020

Shares outlook: What to expect in the new financial year

While the Aussie market plunged in late February, it's already clawed back about half of the losses. But what can we expect over the coming months? More

By David Thornton - June 18, 2020

Is now the time to sell under-performing shares?

Now could be the time to sell under-performing shares before the end of the financial year, but first you need to understand why the share price fell. More

By David Thornton - June 18, 2020

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Australia is officially in a recession - here's what that means

All good things come to an end and Australia's economy is in recession for the first time since 1991. Here's what that means and what you can expect. More

By David Thornton - June 17, 2020

INVESTING

Disgraced adviser Sam Henderson charged with dishonest conduct

Embattled celebrity financial adviser Sam Henderson is back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after being charged with dishonest conduct and providing disclosure documents known to be defective. More

By David Thornton - June 11, 2020

MY MONEY

How to get your share of the $720 million robodebt refund

The federal government is set to refund Aussies more than $720 million from its unlawful robodebt scheme, but how do you know if you're due for a refund? More

By David Thornton - June 10, 2020

PROPERTY

Is now the best time to lock in a fixed home loan rate?

With interest rates at an all-time low, fixing your mortgage rate could save you thousands over the life of the loan. But experts warn it's not for everyone. More

By David Thornton - June 3, 2020

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The new tax perk if you use rideshare services for work

What the July 1 changes will mean for your hip pocket

Aussies selling online, taking second jobs to make ends meet

Share purchase plans: good deal for investors or red flag?

Shares outlook: What to expect in the new financial year

Is now the time to sell under-performing shares?

Australia is officially in a recession - here's what that means

Disgraced adviser Sam Henderson charged with dishonest conduct

How to get your share of the $720 million robodebt refund

Is now the best time to lock in a fixed home loan rate?

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