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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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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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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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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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2nd Annual Brown Bag Survey: The 10 Most Economical Sandwiches

Posted by LenPenzo 555 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: frugal groceries
Everybody knows that packing a lunch from home is cheaper than buying lunch at a greasy spoon. But which of the most common brown bag sandwiches are[...] read more »
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My Store-Brand vs. Name-Brand Blind Taste-Test Experiment #3

Posted by LenPenzo 611 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: groceries
Are name-brand groceries really worth the extra cost when alternative cheaper store-brand groceries are available? Once again, I enlisted the help of[...] read more »
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12 Reasons Why You Should (and Shouldn't) Pay Off Your Mortgage Early

Posted by LenPenzo 645 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: mortgages real estate
Do I think it’s wise for you to pay off your mortgage early? You may as well ask me if I think it is a good idea if you paint your living room sage [...] read more »
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The Great Paper Towel Test: What Brand Is Your Best Value?

Posted by LenPenzo 652 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: product analysis
The paper towel is one of man's greatest inventions. With so many paper towels brands of varying price and quality to choose from, how could we reas[...] read more »
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Expedia, Orbitz, Priceline and Others: What's the Best Travel Search Engine?

Posted by LenPenzo 667 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: travel airfare service providers
Is there really a significant difference between travel service providers like Expedia, Priceline and all the others - at least when it comes to find[...] read more »
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