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.
ATO puts new investors on notice
New investors should be on notice as they prepare to lodge their first tax return since investing, the tax office has warned.
CBA to Wesfarmers: Australia’s top dividends
Australia has a love affair with dividends, especially when they're fully franked. After coming off the boil due to COVID-19, dividends are back in a big way.
Friends With Money #13: Why lithium and battery technology is the new ‘oil’ of investing
The story of electric cars, lithium mining and battery technology is far bigger than Tesla, as we find out on this episode of the Friends With Money podcast.
Most expensive home in US defaults on $224m loans
The owner of the most US expensive home defaults on $224 million in loans, and experts back vaccine passports. Here are five things you might have missed.
So your super fund is merging – here’s what that means for you
As large super funds hoover up their smaller peers, here's a rundown of the mergers in the works and how they affect you.
Qantas to reward vaccinated frequent flyers
Paralympians to receive more financial support, and new incentives to get your COVID-19 jab. Here are five things you might've missed this week.
Why you shouldn’t dismiss fixed income despite low returns
It's easy to dismiss fixed income these days, with the cash rate sitting at 0.10%. But don't dismiss it too quickly. It can still serve a vital role in your portfolio.
$3000 rebate for new EVs in NSW: What you’ve missed this week
New rebates up for grabs for EV purchases, and industry super funds set to dominate by 2025. Here are five things you might've missed this week.
Friends With Money #10: How ETFs have revolutionised the way young Aussies invest
It's 20 years since ETFs arrived in Australia, so what still sets them apart? State Street Global Advisors' Meaghan Victor joins us on the Friends With Money podcast!
How a simple tax rebate could narrow the super gap for mums
Taking time off work to raise kids has put women behind the superannuation eight-ball, but could a tax rebate help even the gender divide?
