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.
What falling oil prices will mean for you at the petrol pump
The global oil market is in a mess, but it's not all bad news for consumers.
Five suburbs where a mortgage is cheaper than paying rent
Don't buy into the idea that home ownership is just a pipe dream. More than a third of Aussie properties have mortgage repayments lower than than rental payments.
How QSuper and Sunsuper merger could affect 1.5 million Aussies
QSuper and Sunsuper are about to commence due diligence for a merger which, if completed, would create the country's largest superannuation fund with more than $195 billion in assets.
Coles, Telstra, Apple: where to invest during COVID-19
Coronavirus has shaken markets this past week, but not all companies are feeling the heat. These are the companies that could be part of the solution.
RBA cuts cash rate to record low as coronavirus fallout continues
The RBA has slashed 25 basis points from the official cash rate in an attempt to stem economic damage from coronavirus.
Changes to banking code to bring financial relief for farmers
Farmers will no longer be charged interest on agricultural loans during drought, under new changes to the Banking Code of Practice.
Four insights from Warren Buffett’s annual letter to shareholders
Warren Buffett has grown Berkshire Hathaway into a behemoth worth more than $US500 billion. Here are four key takeaways from his annual letter to shareholders.
CBA will cover your mortgage for a year in the case of death or illness
The death or terminal illness of a family member can place an overwhelming financial burden on families. A new scheme from the Commonwealth Bank would cover mortgage payments of affected customers for about a year.
Momentum investing: when is it time to get off the bandwagon?
The all-time highs we're seeing from the ASX are nothing short of a dream for momentum investors, but this strategy may not be for you if you're in it for the long haul.
Regional Aussies battling as financial comfort hits eight-year low
Regional Australians are feeling less financially comfortable than at any time in the past eight years in the wake of bushfires and drought.
