Giving out a loan is always a dicey proposition. After all, once you lend the money, there's no guarantee it will be repaid.
The stakes are even higher when we lend money to our friends and family -- or even cosign a loan -- because we not only ...
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Black Coffee: The Chorus of Cassandras Continues to Grow
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100 Words On: The Most Valuable Subject Taught In Grade School
If you're looking to earn the biggest annualized net return on your college investment, studies consistently show that your best bet is via a science- or math-based technical degree. With that in mind, one would assume science or math is the most ...
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Mailbag: Buy a New Car With a Loan or a Used One With Cash?
Hi Len, I am an avid reader of your website. Thanks for all the great information you share. It's helping my friends become smart with our resources. I'm planning on buying a car soon. I'd like a decent car that won't give me too many problems. I'm ...
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Drop the Guilt: How To Splurge Without Breaking the Bank
Is it just me, or do I come off at times as a real financial stick in the mud? Uh huh. That's what I thought.
Look back at my archives and you'll notice I've written plenty of articles about the importance of saving money and spending less than ...
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Black Coffee: Lollipops and Rainbows
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Debt Elimination: The Pros and Cons of Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps
Many folks looking for a way to get out of debt and achieve financial freedom eventually gravitate to financial expert Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps program.
One thing is certain: There is no denying Ramsey's seven-step plan has helped many people get ...
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Black Coffee: The Perils of Sailing a Red-Ink Sea
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100 Words On: Why Programmable Thermostats Rarely Save People Money
For most folks who find themselves away from home for a good portion of the day, a programmable thermostat offers many benefits. Conventional wisdom says one of the biggest is lower energy bills resulting from more efficient heating and air ...
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How to Find a Low-Priced Plumber Who Won’t Rip You Off
I'm not a plumber. In fact, I'm not very handy around the house at all.
If I can't fix something with a hammer or screwdriver I prefer to pay somebody else to do the work. That's why I decided to consider a professional plumber to reroute and ...
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Black Coffee: The Fed’s Latest Cock-and-Bull (Market) Story
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10 Unique Halloween Treats That Kids Love, But Rarely Get!
(Readers: Please enjoy this classic Halloween post from the Len Penzo dot Com archives ...)
When it comes to Halloween treats I consider my 10-year old daughter, Nina, to be the ultimate authority. Nobody loves sweets and desserts like her -- ...
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Black Coffee: A Matter of Trust
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Outrageous Pizza Delivery Fees Are Here to Stay (and It’s Your Fault)
I love sleight of hand tricks.
Occasionally, a coworker of mine named Fred will stop by my office and regale me with some truly amazing acts of prestidigitation.
I'm always left in awe every time he seemingly pulls a coin out of thin air -- or ...
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Black Coffee: And the Band Played On
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100 Words On: Why It Pays to Never Give Up
Believe it or not, JK Rowling's manuscript for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was rejected by the first 12 publishers she approached.
Walt Disney was fired from the Kansas City Star because his boss thought he lacked creativity.
RH ...
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Don’t Be a Wimp! Here Are 22 Things You Should Always Haggle For
Last weekend I was at a barbecue with a buddy who told me a good-news bad-news story regarding a deal he got from DirecTV for their extremely popular NFL Sunday Ticket service that allows him to watch every out-of-market game during the entire ...
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Black Coffee: Revenge of the Debt Monster
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Be Careful, Priceline Users! Name a Wrong Price and You May Go To Jail
I bet you didn't know Priceline had a jail.
I didn't either until I got tossed into their web-based hoosegow for 24 hours. Heh.
What was my "crime" you ask?
This is kind of embarrassing to admit, but I recently made an offer on a rental car ...
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Black Coffee: The Central Bankers’ Magic Act Continues
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