Money Hacker

The Money Paradox: Thailand

Kayla — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 22:00:55 +0000

This summer I had the pleasure of vacationing on the island of Koh Lanta in Thailand. It was a beautiful island, not overdeveloped or crawling with tourists. What makes it special is that the islanders have managed to cater to visitors without losing touch with their traditional speed of living. The pace of island life [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

6 Real Estate Investment Tips for First-Time Buyers

Kayla — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 03:26:46 +0000

Whether you’re looking for a financial investment or a home for your family to grow up in, purchasing property for the first time is an exciting and sometimes nerve-wracking prospect. You can feel less nervous about it by preparing yourself with the following tips for real estate investment. Educate Yourself If you’ve never made a [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

Five of the Best and Worst Cars to Insure

Kayla — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 22:00:12 +0000

There are many factors that affect how much your car insurance will be, everything from age to postcode, but it’s well worth remembering that the kind of car you drive also plays a big role. This might seem like stating the obvious but you would be surprised by how large a difference there can be [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

The Cost of Having a Hobby

Kayla — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:03:13 +0000

Everybody has a hobby. Some people have more than one. While some hobbies are extremely affordable (even free), there are others that cost quite a bit of money. If you truly enjoy your hobby, you don’t want to let the financial impact keep you away. Instead, you need to realise that there are costs associated [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

Money Saving Tips for Your Garden

Kayla — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 06:13:01 +0000

If you are a keen gardener then you’ll know how much money it can cost to keep your garden looking beautiful and pristine. A good deal of time and resources goes into making a garden exceptional. You can, however, save a little bit of money with smart planting and a few accessories. Companion Planting This [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

Travelling with Cash Only

Steven Sparling — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 05:17:10 +0000

It was your usual tropical paradise combo of sea, sun, sand and simply nothing to do. How awful, right? This particular heaven on earth was the island of Koh Lanta off the coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. Koh Lanta is a quiet island, especially off season, which blissfully isn’t over run with gap [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

Loving Life on a Budget

Kayla — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 21:20:49 +0000

Everyone is looking for ways to cut back on the budget. That’s the smart way to go, but it doesn’t mean you have to cut back on the quality of life as well. There are plenty of ways to live well without busting your budget. Here are some ideas of things you could consider cutting [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

Organising Life via Spreadsheets

Stacy — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:00:33 +0000

As a mum of three kids, an entrepreneur and a wife, I have operated on a budget for quite some time and am constantly revamping my way or organising our lives on paper. My limited knowledge of spreadsheets meant having one column that listed all of our family expenses with a total at the bottom. [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

The Value of Good Ole Fashion Networking

Kayla — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 22:00:01 +0000

With the help of technology, getting the word out about your product or service has never been easier or cheaper! Between YouTube, Vimeo, Facebook, Twitter, personal websites and email marketing, you can inform potential customers about a promotion, invite them to an event, and persuade them to contact their circles of influence all with the [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.

Getting an Australian Domain Name: What You Need to Know

Kayla — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 22:00:15 +0000

Purchasing a domain with a ‘.com, .biz, .net, .info, or .org’ doesn’t come with any restrictions. They are considered “policy free” and anyone can purchase one. Websites like www.godaddy.com are commonly used to search for an available domain name. You can pay to own it for a few years up front and even receive assistance [...]

Money Hacker is a fresh Australian money and lifestyle blog dedicated to sharing great personal finance tips along with some oddities & curiosities from the financial world.