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.
How to get your share of the $720 million robodebt refund
The federal government is set to refund Aussies more than $720 million from its unlawful robodebt scheme, but how do you know if you're due for a refund?
Is now the best time to lock in a fixed home loan rate?
With interest rates at an all-time low, fixing your mortgage rate could save you thousands over the life of the loan. But experts warn it's not for everyone.
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.
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.
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.
$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.
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.
The coronavirus crisis: Seven lessons 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.
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?
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.
