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.
The news that could spoil Warren Buffett’s 90th birthday celebrations
Legendary investor Warren Buffet turns 90 on Sunday, but will it be a happy birthday for the Oracle of Omaha after this announcement?
Sam Henderson pleads guilty to lying about qualifications
Embattled former financial adviser Sam Henderson has pleaded guilty to dishonest conduct charges, after claiming to hold a Master of Commerce degree.
Trump v Biden: Where they stand when it comes to the economy
Election noise has distracted from the policy differences between US President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden, so what would they mean for the economy?
Aussies understand money better than last year: research
COVID-19 has reinforced in Aussies the importance of being financially aware and prudent, with new data showing we're understanding money better.
Rates are down, but so is mortgage refinancing
Interest rates have dropped to historic lows, but that hasn't translated into a wave of refinanced home loans.
The change to the downsizer rule you need to know
There's a new rule for over 65s that allows them to boost their super by selling equity in their home. Here's how it works.
Why selling up isn’t a great recession strategy
Here's what you're giving up if you decide to sell during the global pandemic and the subsequent economic recession.
HELP loans to be yanked from failing students
The federal government is proposing that university students who fail half their units will have their government-funded HELP loan withdrawn.
How the JobKeeper and early super changes affect you
Government support for those economically affected by COVID-19 has been re-jigged following the initial six months of the outbreak. Here's where it currently stands.
An auctioneer’s guide to winning the bidding on the day
An auctioneer reveals three bidding strategies that could save you thousands on your next property.
