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.
Risky term deposit ‘alternatives’ under fire from ASIC
Fixed-income products advertised as 'term-deposit' or 'substitutes' have led some consumers to invest under false pretences, warns ASIC.
Bought off-the-plan and now can’t afford it? Here are your options
Aussies who committed to buy off-the-plan property may lose their deposit if banks will no longer give them a mortgage.
A stronger economic recovery is possible, says Reserve Bank
The Reserve Bank of Australia has struck a cautiously optimistic tone as it maintains the cash rate at the historic low of 0.25%.
How a stop-loss order can help protect your profits
Prudent trading means having the discipline to know when to crystallise your losses and when to realise your gains, and a stop-loss order can help here.
Why you need to cut your losses: two investing mistakes to avoid
The more time and money you put into something, the harder it is to let go, but this is one of the biggest mistakes we make when it comes to investing.
What economic recovery could look like
The economic recovery from coronavirus is sure to be long and painful. Knowing which assets will lag for longer could help better inform your investment decisions.
Pass on cheaper fuel prices to motorists, ACCC tells petrol stations
Petrol stations are being urged to pass on falling oil prices at the pump as motorists continue to suffer the financial fallout of the coronavirus crisis.
What the Virgin collapse means for your Velocity points
With Virgin Australia now in voluntary administration, are your hard-earned Velocity frequent flyer points grounded too?
Making life all about money can leave you miserable, study finds
Does money bring happiness? A new study has found that basing our self-worth on financial success leaves us feeling lonely and disconnected.
Would a universal basic income work here in Australia?
The economic devastation wrought by coronavirus has reignited calls for a universal basic income (UBI). But how would it work?
