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.

209 results by David Thornton:

MY MONEY

Unemployed Aussies $50 a week worse off under JobSeeker changes

Unemployed Aussies are set to be $50 a week worse off, the difference between gaining $25 a week in JobSeeker payments while losing the $75 coronavirus supplement. More

By David Thornton - February 24, 2021

consumer groups slam relaxing of responsible lending laws

MY MONEY

Consumer groups slam changes to lending laws

Australians will be exploited by predatory lending practices if the government goes ahead with its plan to relax lending laws next month, say consumer advocates. More

By David Thornton - February 24, 2021

MY MONEY

ATO sets its sights on tax-evading car owners

Tax evaders are being put on notice as the tax office prepares to get hold of car registration records for about 1.5 million Australians. More

By David Thornton - February 19, 2021

INVESTING

Three of the biggest banking and investing bungles in history

What happens when a bank makes a billion-dollar mistake? Or a commodities broker buys seven million barrels of crude oil after a big night on the booze? More

By David Thornton - February 19, 2021

when gamified investing becomes like gambling

When gamified investing becomes uncomfortably close to gambling

The recent GameStop short-selling saga proved that this gamified approach can quickly turn investing into something more closely resembling gambling. More

By David Thornton - February 17, 2021

Why Telstra's latest dividend isn't as odd as it seems

Telstra maintaining its dividend has been framed as odd due to the falling revenue the dividend accompanies, but experts have a different take. More

By David Thornton - February 12, 2021

PROPERTY

Is the first home buyer dream over for young Aussies?

After a run of good fortune for first home buyers, the great Australian dream may be about to slip out of reach. More

By David Thornton - February 10, 2021

crypto scams that begin as romance scams

MY MONEY

The cryptocurrency cons that begin as romance scams

Think you can spot a cryptocurrency scam? What if it came from someone who was trying to romance you? More

By David Thornton - February 10, 2021

PROPERTY

What soaring property prices could mean for first home buyers

Australian property values strengthened nation-wide through January, but what does this mean for first home buyers? More

By David Thornton - February 3, 2021

PROPERTY

Don't expect rates to rise until at least 2024: RBA

The property market is surging on the back of low interest rates, and the Reserve Bank says the cash rate will remain at its current low for at least three years. More

By David Thornton - February 3, 2021

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Unemployed Aussies $50 a week worse off under JobSeeker changes

Consumer groups slam changes to lending laws

ATO sets its sights on tax-evading car owners

Three of the biggest banking and investing bungles in history

When gamified investing becomes uncomfortably close to gambling

Why Telstra's latest dividend isn't as odd as it seems

Is the first home buyer dream over for young Aussies?

The cryptocurrency cons that begin as romance scams

What soaring property prices could mean for first home buyers

Don't expect rates to rise until at least 2024: RBA

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