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.

23 results by David Thornton:

A NSW Rural Fire Service firefighter mops up after a bushfire in the suburb of Llandilo on November 12, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. More than 50 fires are burning across NSW with 200 homes and sheds destroyed and three people confirmed dead. Catastrophic f

MY MONEY

How you can help as bushfires rip through NSW and Queensland

If you're feeling helpless as bushfires rage in NSW and south-east Queensland, here's how you can lend a hand. More

By David Thornton - November 12, 2019

MY MONEY

Looking for a new financial adviser? Start here

Finding a good financial adviser that fits your specific circumstances and goals can be tricky. The Financial Standard Power50 guide of the country's most influential financial advisers provides a good starting point. More

By David Thornton - November 11, 2019

PROPERTY

What The Block result means for the property market

While hysteria surrounding The Block may account for the hammer falling at a whopping $630,000 over reserve for the winning unit on Sunday night, the result is in line with the market's recent upswing. More

By David Thornton - November 11, 2019

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Big banks scramble to ride the digital banking wave

Westpac's foray into digital banking stepped up a gear this week, with the announcement of a digital-only platform. The move is seen as an attempt to coax younger customers away from the new wave of neo banks. More

By David Thornton - November 8, 2019

INVESTING

The new retirement rule of thumb you need to know

So you've invested for retirement but how much can you responsibly take out each year? A group of Australian actuaries has done the heavy lifting for you. More

By David Thornton - November 6, 2019

MY MONEY

Forget the smashed avo - millennials are better savers than baby boomers

It's official - Gen Y can no longer be referred to as the smashed avocado generation. New research shows they are putting away more savings than their parents More

By David Thornton, Susan Hely - November 6, 2019

INVESTING

Strategies to avoid investment risk in retirement

Through careful investment portfolio construction, retirees can protect their income stream without sacrificing asset quality. More

By David Thornton - November 1, 2019

MY MONEY

Planning early will stop young Aussies going grey over retirement

Young Australians need to better understand the benefits of saving early and often, even if it's only in small amounts. More

By David Thornton - November 1, 2019

MY MONEY

Simple steps to protect against elder financial abuse

There's a new guide to help financial institutions detect and address elder financial abuse. And there's simple steps you can take to protect your money. More

By David Thornton - October 30, 2019