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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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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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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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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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The Best of the Best in Money and Personal Finance #15

Posted by LenPenzo 614 days ago, popular 614 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: carnivals
Welcome to the fifteenth edition of The Best of the Best in Money and Personal Finance blog carnival, where every featured post is an Editor’s Pick! read more »
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19 Things Your Suburban Millionaire Neighbor Won't Tell You

Posted by LenPenzo 624 days ago, popular 624 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance
Guess what? Your suburban millionaire neighbor called (oh yeah, we go way back) and the two of us had a nice little chat. read more »
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The 5 Biggest Home Repair Ripoffs

Posted by LenPenzo 627 days ago, popular 626 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: home repairs
I’ve had numerous people come to my house offering “great deals” on home repair services over the years. You know the type. Most of these guys woul[...] read more »
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Why Your Expensive Luxury Car Doesn't Impress Smart People

Posted by LenPenzo 631 days ago, popular 631 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: automobiles
A large segment of society still believes that the car a person drives is a status symbol that accurately reflects the level of financial success he [...] read more »
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8 Big Reasons Why You're Getting an F in Personal Finance 101

Posted by LenPenzo 634 days ago, popular 634 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: budgets
Do you find yourself swimming in debt and living paycheck to paycheck? Then it might be time for a little summer school refresher in Personal Financ[...] 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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4 Ways Duct Tape Can Fix Your Personal Finances

Posted by LenPenzo 655 days ago, popular 654 days ago (http://lenpenzo.com)
Category: Personal Finance | Tags: humor personal finance
Yet more proof that duct tape can fix just about anything, even your personal finances. read more »
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