4 Important Art Investment Tips for Newbies and Wannabies
by Gayle B. Tate This morning I find myself running to my office with a package in hand, looking desperately for something to cut the tape with. A painting has just arrived by Priority Mail, and I...
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A Look Back At My Magic 8-Ball’s Predictions for 2010
Flickr Photo Credit: seanmcgrath I love my magic 8 ball! It sits in my office, right here next to the computer. You know, I think everybody should have a Magic 8 Ball. I really do. After all, it’s...
View ArticleThe Magic 8 Ball Makes Its Predictions for 2011
Happy new year, readers! Like last year, I’m kicking off the start of 2011 with more fearless predictions from my old friend, the magic 8 ball. In case you missed it, my magic 8 ball ended 2010 with...
View ArticleLen Penzo dot Com Is Giving Away $100 to a Lucky Reader!
That’s right folks; I’m sellin’ out. It’s a new year, and so I wanted to thank all my readers here at Len Penzo dot Com by holding a very modest blog contest. Of course, I’m also hoping this little...
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100 Words On: Why a Penny Saved Is More Than a Penny Earned
I think it was the Quaker Oats guy who famously declared that a penny saved is a penny earned. However, because of taxes, a penny saved is actually worth more than a penny earned. To illustrate, if...
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Welcome to My Newest Sponsor
This year I want to occasionally take a moment to reach out and thank some of the folks that help me pay the bills here at Len Penzo dot Com. Hey, somebody has to pay for all of the stuff I use to...
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100 Words On: Why Inflation Is Taxation without Representation
Assume you earn 4% interest in a savings account. Whether you pay a tax of 100% in a non-inflationary environment, or collect that interest tax-free with 4% inflation, the end result is the same. In...
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100 Words On: A Surefire Way to Teach Kids the Value of Money
One of the more difficult jobs any parent faces is teaching their kids the value of a dollar. Sadly, some kids never learn that money doesn’t grow on trees. It may seem cruel, but parents who aren’t...
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Yakezie Carnival: The Chuck Norris Edition
Welcome to the Yakezie Carnival! First off, I’d like to say arigato to Sam for allowing me the pleasure to host this week’s carnival. I’d also like to thank the great Chuck Norris, who was the...
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50 Good Personal Finance Habits Everyone Should Follow
I have a lot of bad habits. For example, I tend to bite my nails when I get stressed out. I also have a penchant for opening the cupboard to get a drinking glass — then walking away and leaving the...
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21 Reasons Why Corner Lots Are For Suckers
For the six people left in America that are still looking to buy a home, I thought I’d pass on a little advice and save you a serious case of buyer’s remorse. Don’t be fooled by real estate agents that...
View ArticleConfronting My Spelling Deemons (and Some of Yours Too)
One of the joys of having an eponymous personal finance blog is I don’t ever feel compelled to ensure every article has to be about, well, personal finance. Oh, I know what you’re thinking: but, Len,...
View ArticleMy Daughter’s Halloween Take for 2010
In case anybody is interested, here is Nina’s Halloween take this year. I had her itemize everything in her bag when she got home Sunday night. Isn’t that terrible? Actually, she didn’t mind at all....
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