David Thornton was a journalist at Money from September 2019 to November 2021. 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.
Why playing it safe with your money comes at a cost
Keeping your money in a jam jar or under the mattress might be tempting, but it will cost you in the long run.
RBA keeps cash rate at record low of 0.25% but will rates go negative?
The Reserve Bank strikes an optimistic tone as it holds the cash rate at 0.25%.
The new tax perk if you use rideshare services for work
Businesses which use rideshare services will no longer be hit with fringe benefits tax, having been granted an exemption previously reserved for taxis.
What the July 1 changes will mean for your hip pocket
Minimum wage is up, some car registration fees are down, open banking is here, and free childcare is out. Welcome to July 1.
Aussies selling online, taking second jobs to make ends meet
Only half of Australian households felt financially prepared for the coronavirus pandemic, new research shows.
Share purchase plans: good deal for investors or red flag?
Share purchase plans are a popular way for companies to raise funds, but are they the win-win they're touted as?
Shares outlook: What to expect in the new financial year
While the Aussie market plunged in late February, it's already clawed back about half of the losses. But what can we expect over the coming months?
Is now the time to sell under-performing shares?
Now could be the time to sell under-performing shares before the end of the financial year, but first you need to understand why the share price fell.
Australia is officially in a recession – here’s what that means
All good things come to an end and Australia's economy is in recession for the first time since 1991. Here's what that means and what you can expect.
Disgraced adviser Sam Henderson charged with dishonest conduct
Embattled celebrity financial adviser Sam Henderson is back in the spotlight for the wrong reasons after being charged with dishonest conduct and providing disclosure documents known to be defective.
