Money Hacker

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.

How to Negotiate Estate Agent Commission Fees

David Boyd — Thu, 15 Sep 2011 02:41:47 +0000

Since the first boat load of convicts and settlers arrived in Australia, real estate agents have not been far behind. Despite the many years they have been operating, their core services have remained virtually unchanged. A typical Australian Real Estate Agent will charge a rate of 3% on a property worth $400,000. When faced with [...]

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.

5 Rules for Smart Credit Card Use

Mark Brown — Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:11:01 +0000

It’s true that credit card use can lead to dangerous amounts of debt. However, it is important to note that it isn’t the credit cards themselves that are evil. In fact, there are plenty of great credit cards that can actually be great financial tools. The key is being smart about your credit card use. [...]

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 to Have Fun in the School Holidays Without Breaking the Bank

David Boyd — Tue, 30 Aug 2011 11:11:25 +0000

When it comes to wallets, school holidays can be very frightening. Everything seems to cost so much money. For example: Trip to the zoo: $112.20/Family of Four (plus $10 parking or public transport) Trip to the aquarium: $35/adult 18/child Movies in 2d: $18/$13.50 Movies in 3d: – $21/adult, $16.50/child But this isn’t how it has [...]

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.

Do Aussies Have Too Much Personal Debt?

David Boyd — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 22:51:08 +0000

If you just want the short answer, its ‘Yes’, Aussies do have too much debt. The Long Answer Though the Australian economy performed well in 2010, yet there could be trouble brewing in 2011. Since the global financial crisis plagued the entire world, the local economy in Australia outperformed its peers and sustained to bounce [...]

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.

Top 10 American Express Insurance Benefits

David Boyd — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:02:47 +0000

American Express is well known for offering world-class service and generous rewards, but some of their most valuable benefits are those which are most overlooked… the insurance. As an Australian you are quite lucky, because the insurance offered on Australian AmEx cards is much better than what you find on the U.S. versions. Let’s take [...]

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.