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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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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 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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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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A Simple Trick to Get Your Credit Card Interest Charges Waived

Posted by LenPenzo 543 days ago, popular 543 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: credit cards interest
Credit card companies aren't heartless - they're in business to make money. Ironically, that's why their best customers can use this handy trick [...] read more »
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18 Things You (Supposedly) Should Never Pay For. Ever.

Posted by LenPenzo 557 days ago, popular 557 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugality
If you believe everything you read on the Internet, then there are a lot of products and services out there you should never pay for. The thing is, [...] read more »
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Your Big Fat Expensive Wedding: Stupid Is As Stupid Does

Posted by LenPenzo 562 days ago, popular 562 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: weddings
Chelsea Clinton's wedding celebration will reportedly cost $3.3 million. And while she can afford it, most couples of modest means would be better [...] read more »
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My Teenage Son, His Cell Phone, and the Bill for $1,055.20

Posted by LenPenzo 569 days ago, popular 568 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: kids and money
My 13 year old son got a cell phone last month. Guess who got the bill? read more »
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The Ugly Truth: Why Big Spenders Are Terrible In Bed (Infographic)

Posted by LenPenzo 571 days ago, popular 571 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: debt management
Looking cool to everyone else at the expense of your wallet isn't cool or impressive. It might also be bad for your sex life. read more »
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15 Organic Fruits & Veggies That Aren't Worth Paying More For

Posted by LenPenzo 578 days ago, popular 578 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budgets groceries
Organic produce can cost as much as 100 percent more than conventional grocery store non-organic fruits and veggies. Some non-organic fruits and veg[...] read more »
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Frugal Fact: The 6 Most Valuable Grocery Items Known to Man

Posted by LenPenzo 584 days ago, popular 583 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: grocery tips
When it comes to utility, not all products are created equal. In fact, some products have so many uses beyond their advertised purpose it is truly am[...] read more »
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Dear Diary: What I Did On My Summer Vacation

Posted by LenPenzo 588 days ago, popular 588 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: travel tips
Here's a rundown of my recent family vacation to on the East Coast with a few travel-related money tips sprinkled along the way. read more »
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REITs: A TIERed Investment For Dyslexics

Posted by LenPenzo 592 days ago, popular 591 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Funds and ETFs | Tags: investments reits
Who says you can't make money in real estate these days? read more »
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Don't Be A Sucker: Why Private Schools Are Financial Rip Offs

Posted by LenPenzo 606 days ago, popular 606 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: education
The average tuition at K-8 private schools currently average $8,000 per year – which would be $72,000 for all nine years. Is that really money well-[...] read more »
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