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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

Motorists ripped off at the petrol bowser by under-pouring pumps

Motorists are getting short-changed at the bowser, paying for more fuel than they put in their tanks. More

By David Thornton - December 19, 2019

PROPERTY

Hottest suburbs of 2020: two experts reveal the top areas for investors

Birrong or Brookvale? Blaxland or Bellevue Hill? Two property experts predict the hottest suburbs for property investors next year. More

By David Thornton - December 18, 2019

INVESTING

How gold could help you hedge against a market downturn

Increasing exposure to gold could be a way to hedge against a market downturn without sacrificing performance. More

By David Thornton - December 18, 2019

MY MONEY

What you're owed if Jetstar strikes have grounded your holiday

Jetstar staff walked off the job this week, grounding the flights and travel plans of hundreds of Aussies. Here's what travellers are entitled to. More

By David Thornton - December 16, 2019

MY MONEY

Aussies are cashing in credit card rewards to help pay for Christmas

The number of Aussies cashing in their credit card rewards has soared as Christmas approaches, but which generation is least likely to use points to give something special to a loved one? More

By David Thornton - December 16, 2019

MY MONEY

How to stay cool this summer while keeping a lid on your energy bill

So your power bill is soaring along with the mercury. Here's how you can lower your bill and still stay cool this summer. More

By David Thornton - December 11, 2019

MY MONEY

Child support, casual work: what banks want to know before you borrow

Banks will need much more than just a payslip before loaning money under new responsible lending guidelines. More

By David Thornton - December 10, 2019

aussie expats could be caught out by cgt changes

PROPERTY

Aussie expats could be slugged with tax bills after exemption changes

Aussie expats will be stripped of their tax exemption for a main residence after Australian Senate voted yesterday to pass the Treasury Laws Amendment Bill 2019. More

By David Thornton - December 6, 2019

INVESTING

The Spotify moment for the financial services industry

Younger investors are flocking to ETFs at a time Michael Blomfield from Investment Trends aptly calls "a Spotify moment for the financial services industry". More

By David Thornton - December 5, 2019