Star Money Articles for the Week of August 21

Here are interesting posts and news this week from the MoneyBlogNetwork members and beyond:

• MightyBargainHunter lists ten unconventional uses for the penny.

• Five Cent Nickel says Dish Network customer service STILL sucks.

• Blueprint for Financial Prosperity highlights the effects of changing personal insurance details on premiums.

• Consumerism Commentary notes that celebrities must pay taxes, too.

• AllFinancialMatters details the ten highest mileage cars.

In addition, there were several entries in AllFinancialMatters's question of the day marathon including:

• While growing up, what were you taught about personal money management by your immediate family and surroundings (directly or by example, positive or negative), and how do these ideas factor into your life now?

• What was the very first thing you purchased using credit (debt)? What was the very last thing your purchased using credit (debt)?

• How much of a balance do you leave on your checking account/s?

• If tomorrow you were to suddenly find yourself unemployed, what would your action plan be and how much trouble do you feel you'd be in?

• What is your hobby and how much money do you spend on it?

Also be sure to check out the MoneyBlogNetwork Forums -- lots of great info on how to grow your blog's revenue!

Enjoy!