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A Simple Trick to Get iTunes Songs at a Significant Discount « Len Penzo dot Com

Posted by LenPenzo 318 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: itunes
Savvy shoppers know that the iTunes Store often sells the exact same songs for different prices. To prove it, I did a little shopping and took some s[...] read more »
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The Grand Illusion: How Cheaper Gas Ultimately Costs You More « Len Penzo dot Com

Posted by LenPenzo 332 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: gasoline
With the high price of gas back in the news, it seems like more and more people are suddenly doing their best to try and minimize the impacts to thei[...] read more »
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10 Old Wives’ Tales Masquerading As Financial Rules of Thumb « Len Penzo dot Com

Posted by LenPenzo 389 days ago, popular 389 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: rules of thumb
Someone once said that you should never buy a home that costs more than three times your annual income. Obviously, it's the same guy who also said i[...] read more »
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My Ketchup Taste-Test: Upset! Guess Which Brand Topped Heinz.

Posted by LenPenzo 396 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: grocery tips
I reconvened my panel of experts to sample five ketchup brands, and a surprising winner convincingly beat Heinz. Find out which brand won, and what [...] read more »
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Why Choosing Debit or Credit Is Like Picking Salad Dressing

Posted by LenPenzo 416 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debit cards
Do you get that deer-in-the-headlights reaction when you get to the checkout counter and are confronted with the dreaded “debit or credit” question? [...] read more »
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How to Pick the Perfect Christmas Tree (In 3 Easy Steps)

Posted by LenPenzo 445 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: christmas trees
Just as there is a bit of careful research required when it comes to finding the perfect Christmas gift, there's also a bit more effort required in [...] read more »
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Deal or No Deal? Comparing Dollar Stores to Walmart & Others

Posted by LenPenzo 466 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: dollar stores walmart shopping tips
Last week I played secret shopper, comparing product prices at my local dollar store to those at Walmart, a drug store, and a grocery store. Here ar[...] read more »
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How to Find A Low-Priced Plumber That Won't Rip You Off

Posted by LenPenzo 473 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: home repair plumbing
A professional plumber tells us how the plumbing industry works and, more importantly, how not to get ripped off the next time you need to call one. read more »
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Why Marriage Makes It So Hard to Control Remodeling Costs. (Well, Kinda Sorta.)

Posted by LenPenzo 492 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: home remodeling
Although this is a very avoidable situation, how many married people haven't gone through this little scenario at least once in their lives? read more »
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19 Tips for Saving a Bundle of Money on Home Appliances

Posted by LenPenzo 494 days ago, popular 494 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: appliances
Here are 19 ways to help ensure you get the best deal too when buying your home appliances. read more »
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What a $168 Cheese Sandwich Can Teach Us About Hype & Value

Posted by LenPenzo 515 days ago, popular 515 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: marketing quality value
Last week, Britain’s Daily Mail reported that chef Martin Blunos created a very unique sandwich with a menu price of $168. Perhaps the biggest lesson[...] read more »
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10 Ways to Get Fit for Little or No Money

Posted by LenPenzo 527 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: exercise
Here are 10 simple, cost-effective, ideas for you to work out on your own at home or somewhere outside. So no more excuses for not getting into shap[...] read more »
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10 Key Characteristics of Debt-Free People (of Modest Means)

Posted by LenPenzo 529 days ago, popular 529 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt
Why is it that there are folks out there with household incomes under $40,000 making ends meet and saving for retirement with no debt, while others w[...] read more »
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Ticketmaster's New Blog (And Why I Hate Them Even More Now.)

Posted by LenPenzo 534 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: ticket prices
Ticketmaster introduced a new blog this week to, among other things, “Bring you regular posts about our business from the people who lead, live, and [...] read more »
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22 Signs Your College Degree Might Not Be Worth the Money

Posted by LenPenzo 536 days ago, popular 536 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: education
College is expensive. So before you go off and spend tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars on a degree, you might want to at least consider these [...] read more »
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