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 experts expect the gold price to soar even higher
Gold is known for being dependable when volatility is high, so it's no surprise that the spot price is soaring during COVID-19. But there's more to it than that.
Coronavirus has been a financial ‘wake-up call’ for Aussies
The coronavirus pandemic has put Australians' retirement plans on ice, research from Colonial First State shows.
The big risk that comes with accessing your super early
The window to access your superannuation early has been pushed back to December 30, but is dipping into your nest egg early worth the temporary relief?
There’s no sugar-coating it: the next few years are looking grim
The government this week took us through its best guess for what the economy will look like over the next couple of years, and the worst could be yet to come.
JobKeeper and JobSeeker extended – here’s how much you will receive
With no end to pandemic in sight, the government has extended JobKeeper and JobSeeker. But you will get less money in your pocket.
The super products outperforming the market during COVID-19
MySuper products are eclipsing the market during the COVID-19 downturn.
One in four Aussies has experienced financial abuse
More than a quarter of Australians have fallen victim to financial abuse, while 12% admit they know someone who has experienced or is experiencing it.
What to do if you transfer money to the wrong bank account
So you've had a fat-fingered lapse and accidentally transferred money to the wrong bank account? Don't panic - here's how to get your money back.
The $1 billion JobTrainer plan for school leavers, unemployed
School leavers and job seekers are the focus of a $1 billion federal government scheme to upskill and reskill.
Coins, cars and crazes: meet the Aussies with a passion for collecting
"Most classic car collectors have a passion for something, but I just like all cars," says Byron Mathioudakis, the nostalgic owner of 15 cars.
