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.
First home buyer loans hit decade high as new buyers flock to market
First home buyer loans have skyrocketed to their highest level in a decade, according to data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Why you need to talk about money in your relationship
Forget the roses and chocolates this Valentine's Day. Here's how to get really intimate with your partner.
Seven out of 10 Aussies are using work time to sort out their finances
"In a slowing economy, employers may not be able to increase wages, but they can look at financial wellbeing support and education to help alleviate the burden for workers," says Graham Campbell, CEO of Gallagher's Employee Benefits and HR Consulting division.
How Aussie investors can cash in on Brexit opportunities
After years of false starts, Britain has officially "Brexited" the European Union, and Aussie investors are in a prime position to take advantage of it.
Bushfire recovery demands support long after cameras leave town
It's hard to fathom - walking into your local bank branch accompanied by the family dog, having lost everything to bushfires bar the clothes on your back.
IPOs have outperformed the ASX for the fourth time in five years
2019 was another bumper year for the Initial Public Offering market, but there's a catch - gaining exposure to them is tough.
The banks getting on board with budgeting apps
Customer insights and behaviour management are the new battlegrounds in today's wealth services space, a new report from Investment Trends finds.
Don’t worry about your tax affairs, ATO tells bushfire-affected Aussies
The ATO is doubling down on its bushfire relief measures. If you or your business has been affected by the fires, you'll now have longer to submit tax returns and pay business activity statements. Refunds will also be fast-tracked.
Why your spending habits in the first years of retirement are crucial
Two-thirds of retirees who retired within the past five years expect their retirement savings to dry up within the next two decades.
The daily pay apps that let you withdraw your wages on demand
Several new instant pay apps offer a way out of living paycheck to paycheck, but are they too good to be true?
