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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

RBA holds cash rate but will we see negative interest rates?

The Reserve Bank has kept rates on hold at the historic low of 0.25%, as expected. But this hasn't stopped leading economists talking up the possibility of negative interest rates over the coming year. More

By David Thornton - June 2, 2020

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INVESTING

Legendary baggy greens up for grabs as COVID-19 transforms art auctions

Two baggy greens worn by cricketers Arthur Morris and Sam Loxton, who played in Donald Bradman's Invincibles side, are expected to fetch more than $500,000 at auction this weekend despite the coronavirus crisis. More

By David Thornton - May 29, 2020

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PROPERTY

Hell and high water: how to insure your home against natural disasters

Natural disaster insurance is fraught with fine print. Here's how to make sure you have the right home insurance and enough of it. More

By David Thornton - May 27, 2020

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PROPERTY

$50,000 bonus for new home builders would boost economy

Builders of new homes would receive a $50,000 cash incentive under a Property Council of Australia proposal to generate jobs and boost consumer confidence. More

By David Thornton - May 27, 2020

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SHARES

What every beginner needs to know about picking stocks

How do you choose the right stocks to invest in? And does this change during a pandemic? Here's what to look for in a stock. More

By David Thornton - May 21, 2020

coronavirus investing lessons from the gfc

INVESTING

The coronavirus crisis: Seven lessons we learnt from the GFC

What lessons did we learn from the global financial crisis and how do they apply to investing now? We reached out to seven experts to find out. More

By David Thornton - May 21, 2020

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PROPERTY

NSW and Victoria push to scrap stamp duty but will land tax save you money?

Stamp duty is an expensive burden for first-home buyers but is an increased land tax the solution for NSW and Victoria homeowners? More

By David Thornton - May 20, 2020

coronavirus sell in may and go away

SHARES

Does 'sell in May and go away' hold true during the coronavirus crisis?

The old adage to 'sell in May and go away' is well-worn in the investment community, but experts are divided over its value during the pandemic. More

By David Thornton - May 13, 2020

INVESTING

Risky term deposit 'alternatives' under fire from ASIC

Fixed-income products advertised as 'term-deposit' or 'substitutes' have led some consumers to invest under false pretences, warns ASIC. More

By David Thornton - May 8, 2020

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PROPERTY

Bought off-the-plan and now can't afford it? Here are your options

Aussies who committed to buy off-the-plan property may lose their deposit if banks will no longer give them a mortgage. More

By David Thornton - May 6, 2020

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