Money Hacker

The Pros & Cons of a Trans-Tasman Economic Union

Mark Brown — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:30:38 +0000

It is no secret that Australia and New Zealand, sometimes referred to as Trans-Tasman relations because the countries are on opposite sites of the Tasman Sea, are extremely close when it comes to trading and working with one another. In World War I and World War II New Zealanders fought alongside Australians and economic integration [...]

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 Top 5 Hidden Costs of Building a House

Mark Brown — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:00:26 +0000

Building a house can be exciting because you have choices. You get to pick the colour of your house, the style, the location, and little things such as counter tops, cabinets, and flooring. There was likely always something that you didn’t like about your home, so building a new house seems like a great way [...]

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 Basics to Learn about Charitable Trusts and Philanthropy

David Boyd — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 01:32:56 +0000

A charitable trust protects assets and facilitates growth. A trustee manages and distributes the income earned to any named beneficiaries. A trust may be established through a will or during a lifetime. Philanthropy organisations support private initiatives for public good. Most private donors give money to foundations. The foundations distribute the money to other organisations [...]

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.

4 Basics to Learn about Managed Funds and Fund Managers

David Boyd — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 01:46:43 +0000

A managed fund is a sophisticated investment ‘vehicle’ that revolves around a specific financial goal or stated objective. Professional fund administrators actively manage the portfolio with the intent of capturing yield, capital gains or both. Unlike the purchase of equities, investors of managed funds buy “units” rather than shares. The price of each unit is [...]

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.

House Size Trends 2012 Infographic

David Boyd — Fri, 09 Mar 2012 06:05:40 +0000

Did your house just get bigger? As this infographic from Will from Mortgage Choice shows (for those who can afford to buy Australia’s high cost housing) the average floor size is set to continue rising to 243.6 m2. Our Take This infographic details the house (by floor area) and household size (people per household) trends [...]

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.

How Travel Insurance Kicks In For Lost or Stolen Credit Cards

David Boyd — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:20:18 +0000

If your credit cards are stolen while you’re travelling, there are some important steps to be aware of if you wish to make a claim – not only what you’re entitled to expect, but also what steps you’re expected to take. Step 1: Keep Calm There’s a very real tendency to panic when you realise [...]

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.

Timing the Property Market: Is it a Good Time to Buy a House?

David Boyd — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:02:02 +0000

As in many other areas of the world, the housing market in Australia recently has been subject to close scrutiny. Multiple factors have contributed to Australia’s high property prices namely decades of the flowing credit with home loans requiring only 5% down (or less). Other factors include the strong economic conditions, homeowners desiring bigger residences, [...]

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.

10 Ways to Cut Costs

Gareth Boyd — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:30:54 +0000

Like many people you will be looking to cut your spending and save your money after the Christmas spending splurge, so you may need some help to learn how not to spend as much money when out and about shopping. After Christmas your credit cards are probably overloaded and you may be wondering how on [...]

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 Game of Life Infographic

David Boyd — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:28:52 +0000

According to LifeBroker, Australian’s worry about burglary as much as death, only 54% of Australians have life insurance and surprise, surprise the major factor for people to under insure is cost.

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.

11 Websites of the World’s Biggest Banks

Mark Brown — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 05:12:58 +0000

Over the past few years the banking world has undergone a lot of scrutiny, and rightly so. In the world of web design, whoever wins the web design contract for these financial giants will usually not have much room for innovation. All the innovation is mostly unseen and behind the multi-step login screens for internet [...]

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.