Category Archives: Money

Brands

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Mike Crocombe

As time goes on, I’m realizing that I’m no longer in my 30s, and I’m definitely getting set in my ways. But when it comes to certain brands, I’m okay with that. Here are some of my go-to choices: Sidchrome … Continue reading →

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Selling and Recycling Used IT Equipment: From Gumtree and eBay to e-Waste

Posted on July 4, 2023 by Mike Crocombe

In our tech-obsessed world, it’s no surprise that our once-beloved gadgets quickly become outdated. So, what do we do with our old IT equipment? Fear not! There are cool ways to give these devices a new lease on life. In … Continue reading →

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Making Things Easier for a 60-Year-Old Man

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Mike Crocombe

Simplifying Life: Introduction: Welcome to the world of 60, where life takes on a whole new meaning. It’s time to simplify things, reduce stress, and embrace a more relaxed and fulfilling lifestyle. In this blog post, I’ll share some practical … Continue reading →

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Mobile Phones….

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Mike Crocombe

Here in Australia we pay a lot of money for our mobile phones… and excess data charges. I can remember the days when user were charged for every phone calls and SMS’s. All of this has gone now…. but handsets … Continue reading →

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Money… negotiate to keep more

Posted on September 10, 2018 by Mike Crocombe

I have been reading a lot of money books and blogs recently.   I love the Barefoot Investor Scott has a very different approch to investing..  also  Mr. Money Mustache again a different view that the traditional investment concepts. Using their … Continue reading →

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$5,000 for a hours work?

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Mike Crocombe

We have all seen those Citibank ads that show the beautiful people enjoying life with credit cards, implying that swap you credit card for a CitiBank card, transfer the balance and life is great.  Finder.com.au has a similar story. So … Continue reading →

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Quick money update

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Mike Crocombe

I been reading a lot about the Debt Reduction – Snowball Effect  and it really works.  I have reduced a number of debts then take the weekly amount saved and apply it to the next debt. Dave Ramsay is the guru … Continue reading →

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Money?

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Mike Crocombe

I get an allowance for travel from my employer, I can do it monthly or weekly.  Which would you choose?  Weekly increases my cashflow, but monthly is likely to be almost $1k so I could  get lump sum?  What to do?

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Car Insurance….

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Mike Crocombe

I have never used the comparison websites for Car Insurance before  I did this week and saved $160 annually for my car insurance… thats a lot of $$ almost enough for a Aerosmith Ticket…mmmm

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The gambler?

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Mike Crocombe

Every one knows the song by Kenny Rogers. It is a classic. But is it about cards or life, I think both, you need to understand your surroundings and who the players are to make a good call. Everyone has … Continue reading →

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I am writing about money as well!

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Mike Crocombe

I have no formal finance training but 30 years of working and the “school of hard knocks”. I am wanting to write about how to be a better manager of my funds. Sometime cheap is expensive and vica-versa. I will … Continue reading →

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