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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.

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MY MONEY

The news that could spoil Warren Buffett's 90th birthday celebrations

Legendary investor Warren Buffet turns 90 on Sunday, but will it be a happy birthday for the Oracle of Omaha after this announcement? More

By David Thornton - August 28, 2020

MY MONEY

Sam Henderson pleads guilty to lying about qualifications

Embattled former financial adviser Sam Henderson has pleaded guilty to dishonest conduct charges, after claiming to hold a Master of Commerce degree. More

By David Thornton - August 26, 2020

INVESTING

Trump v Biden: Where they stand when it comes to the economy

Election noise has distracted from the policy differences between US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, so what would they mean for the economy? More

By David Thornton - August 26, 2020

MY MONEY

Aussies understand money better than last year: research

COVID-19 has reinforced in Aussies the importance of being financially aware and prudent, with new data showing we're understanding money better. More

By David Thornton - August 21, 2020

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PROPERTY

Rates are down, but so is mortgage refinancing

Interest rates have dropped to historic lows, but that hasn't translated into a wave of refinanced home loans. More

By David Thornton - August 21, 2020

Low interest rates are hurting retirees trying to make their nest egg go the distance, and it raises the question, "What happens when the money runs out?" super pension bond yields

PROPERTY

The change to the downsizer rule you need to know

There's a new rule for over 65s that allows them to boost their super by selling equity in their home. Here's how it works. More

By David Thornton - August 19, 2020

INVESTING

Why selling up isn't a great recession strategy

Here's what you're giving up if you decide to sell during the global pandemic and the subsequent economic recession. More

By David Thornton - August 19, 2020

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MY MONEY

HELP loans to be yanked from failing students

The federal government is proposing that university students who fail half their units will have their government-funded HELP loan withdrawn. More

By David Thornton - August 14, 2020

MY MONEY

Coronavirus support, take two

Government support for those economically affected by COVID-19 has been re-jigged following the initial six months of the outbreak. Here's where it currently stands. More

By David Thornton - August 12, 2020