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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

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

PROPERTY

How to buy your first home with just a 5% deposit

First home buyers will be able to get into a house with as little as 5% deposit through a new government scheme, but there's a catch. More

By David Thornton - October 30, 2019

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INVESTING

Phone marketing and personal finance problems don't mix

The line between telephone marketing and financial advice has been clarified after the Federal Court sided with ASIC's claim that Westpac deliberately used telephone marketing to persuade customers to consolidate their super into a BT account. More

By David Thornton - October 29, 2019

MY MONEY

The $10k cash call: Why large payments are on the scrapheap

Opposition is mounting against a federal government bill to ban cash payments over $10,000 with concerns it will push customers into the clutches of banks or other financial institutions. More

By David Thornton - October 28, 2019

INVESTING

The tide is turning: Why your super fund is developing a conscience

Environmental, social and governance principles have traditionally served as the marketing jargon of image-conscious companies rather than being a genuine call to action. But the tide is now turning. More

By David Thornton - October 25, 2019

INVESTING

Older Australians forced to postpone retirement

Older Australians are staying in the workforce well into their 70s as slow wage growth and low interest rates hamper their retirement dreams. More

By David Thornton - October 23, 2019

MY MONEY

From spending big to skint: Aussie workers fall victim to 'payphoria'

Aussie workers are running on fumes in the lead up to payday and spending like kings the day after, according to new research. More

By David Thornton - October 22, 2019

MY MONEY

The petrol stations that charged you more at the pump last year

Shopping around for the cheapest fuel could save you hundreds of dollars a year, new research from the ACCC shows. More

By David Thornton - October 21, 2019

MY MONEY

Payday lenders are using Facebook to target the financially vulnerable

Social media and blogs are quickly becoming the honeytrap of choice for payday lenders, providing an unregulated space where their products can be touted under the guise of lifestyle advice. More

By David Thornton - October 18, 2019