By Sabado Domingo on December 15th, 2012
Did you know that your home appliances make up a third of your water and energy consumption? Bosch washing machines are designed to be largely energy and water efficient, so you can rest assure you’re helping the environment while reducing your bills.
With a commitment to sustainability, it has been Bosch’s aim to develop energy effective, environmentally friendly home appliances. They deliver the ultimate in laundry products, with inventions such as
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By Sabado Domingo on December 14th, 2012
When it comes to the financial markets, there are a whole host of different ways of getting involved. Forex is one of the most popular with part-time traders who have other jobs, and even then there are lots of different ways of speculating on currency prices. If you’re looking to get into the markets, then these are the different ways to go about it. Not all are suitable for everyone,
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By Len Penzo on December 13th, 2012
Many folks who tally their assets and liabilities after years of modest but steady increases in income often end up scratching their heads, wondering why their net worth is nothing to write home about. Whether they’ll admit it or not, those dumbfounded individuals usually have a lot in common with the chronic couch potato who can’t understand why he weighs 450 pounds. Both have management issues — the former, cash;
Continue reading 100 Words On: How Our Debt Troubles Are Usually Related to Diet
By Len Penzo on December 11th, 2012
“What kind of dressing would you like on your salad?”
For most people, it’s a simple decision. Not for me though.
I don’t know why, but when my server asks me that question I usually tense up and act like I’ve just been asked the million-dollar question on Who Wants to be A Millionaire.
“Dressing? I really can’t decide if I want ranch or bleu cheese. Well, eh, um, ah, er, uh, oh,
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By Len Penzo on December 10th, 2012
My daughter, Nina and her friend, Ashley. My little girl keeps growing up, no matter how nicely I ask her not to.
When my daughter, Nina, was still measuring her age in single-digits, I’d tuck her into bed every evening and, just before kissing her goodnight, ask her to stop getting older.
She didn’t listen.
The truth is, kids are always in a hurry to grow up.
Unlike many adults, who prefer to
Continue reading When Is the Right Time to Stop Giving Gifts to Nieces and Nephews?
By Len Penzo on December 8th, 2012
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe…
Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance. Here’s what caught my attention over the past week…
Only 16 shopping days to Christmas. If you’re looking to buy me a gift but aren’t sure what to get, drop me an email and I’ll give
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By Len Penzo on December 5th, 2012
When I was growing up I had a friend whose family used to put up an artificial aluminum Christmas tree every year; pink.
I remember one particular Christmas that same family had an ornament of a smiling Elvis Presley hanging on their pink tree — just above the manger scene they had neatly tucked under it. I know.
Those of you counting at home could reasonably argue that their version of the
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By Len Penzo on December 3rd, 2012
Sometimes people buy things that they eventually end up regretting. I know I’ve got a long list.
I’ve already explained why corner lots and whirlpool tubs are for suckers.
Today, I’ve got two words for anybody out there who is currently considering spending $1000 or more of their hard-earned money on a waterbed: buyer beware. That’s because, when you add it all up, there are far more disadvantages than advantages.
Believe me. After
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By Len Penzo on December 1st, 2012
It’s time to sit back, relax and enjoy a little joe…
Welcome to another rousing edition of Black Coffee, your off-beat weekly round-up of what’s been going on in the world of money and personal finance. Here’s what caught my attention over the past week…
Blogs I’ve Been Following This Week
Afford Anything – Yo, Warren Buffett, Can I Crash on Your Couch? Hey, the next time you’re going to be in Omaha,
Continue reading Black Coffee: The Warren Buffett Tax and Vacation Club
By Len Penzo on November 28th, 2012
Last weekend I was lured to an online calendar website with the following promise: “Everything up to 60% off!”
Sixty percent!
While I was visiting there I found a calendar that was on sale for $13.49 — $1.50 off the regular price of $14.99.
Now, after taking a couple of minutes to do the math, I became a bit put off because, let’s face it, that’s only 10% off — not 60%.
That’s when
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When Is the Right Time to Stop Giving Gifts to Nieces and Nephews?
My daughter, Nina and her friend, Ashley. My little girl keeps growing up, no matter how nicely I ask her not to.
When my daughter, Nina, was still measuring her age in single-digits, I’d tuck her into bed every evening and, just before kissing her goodnight, ask her to stop getting older.
She didn’t listen.
The truth is, kids are always in a hurry to grow up.
Unlike many adults, who prefer to
Continue reading When Is the Right Time to Stop Giving Gifts to Nieces and Nephews?