Posts by Len Penzo
5 Ways to Avoid Paying a Mandatory Gratuity for Bad Service
Nov 10, 2011 - These tips about tips can save you not only money, they might even save you a trip in the back of a police car.
Why Pastry Chefs Are Financially Savvier Than the Common Man
Nov 03, 2011 - Cookies and cash have a lot in common, especially if you don't follow their recipes for success.
18 Things You Didn’t Know About Social Security Numbers
Oct 27, 2011 - Whose Social Security number is 001-01-0001? Can you tell someone's race from their number? And will we run out of numbers? Read on for the answers.
Patience Is a Virtue. Learn It, But Please Hurry
Oct 20, 2011 - Americans hate waiting. Time is money, right? Well, in this case, waiting a long time equals a lot of money.
You Can Save Money Faster by Turbocharging Your Change Jar
Oct 13, 2011 - Loose change can really add up. But what about loose bills? Here's an easy way to save money without even thinking about it.
Is Your Employer Stealing From You, One Soda at a Time?
Oct 06, 2011 - You might pilfer some office supplies, but your bosses might be making it back because you're irresponsibly thirsty.
Beware the Four Horsemen of Personal Finance
Sep 29, 2011 - It's time for another sermon, but this one isn't fire and brimstone – it's cash and carry.
Penny Foolish: How 6 Tiny Money Leaks Cost Me $1,702 Annually
Sep 22, 2011 - How much could I save by just adding up the little things I fail to do? Oh, more than $1,000 a year. But more than likely, I still won't do them.
True Story: What Happens When You Can’t Pay the Restaurant Bill
Sep 15, 2011 - The truth hurts, especially when you forget your wallet.
8 Reasons Why You’re Getting an F in Personal Finance
Sep 08, 2011 - Failing a class in school is one thing. Failing your financial goals as an adult is another. Here's how to earn an A-plus in personal finance.
21 Reasons Why Corner Lots Are for Suckers
Sep 01, 2011 - Don't put yourself in a corner when it comes to buying a house. I did it, and I regret it.
What a $179 Cheese Sandwich Can Teach Us
Aug 25, 2011 - Yes, a British chef is selling a cheese sandwich for more than the cost of 25 footlong subs. So what's in it? And what can we learn from it?
Back to the Future: Using Ledgers to Teach Kids Money Management Skills
Aug 18, 2011 - There's a lot of personal-finance software out there that'll teach your kids about money. Me? I use notebook paper. And it's worked like a charm.
10 Old Wives’ Tales Masquerading as Financial Rules of Thumb
Aug 11, 2011 - It's not just old wives telling tales. Sometimes financial experts do it too.
4 Reasons to Get Rid of the Penny
Jul 28, 2011 - The United States would save money - and we'd all save a lot of headaches - if Congress would finally kill the penny.
