Tisha is a freelance writer specializing in articles, blogs, ebooks, web content, and marketing materials. She is releasing her first fiction novel in the Summer 2009.
Tisha Tolar's profilePosted 1 week 3 days ago by Tisha Tolar
While consumers already have to be on constant alert about so many things involving their personal finances, there are still those that find ways to take advantage of a bad situation. Here's the story of yet another scam that may leave you paying for debts they don't even owe.
Posted 5 weeks 1 day ago by Tisha Tolar
Sometimes it can be just too easy to get roped in on a miracle pill or new health fad. But is it really worth your money, or even the health risks, to invest your cash into these "breakthrough" products?
Posted 5 weeks 2 days ago by Tisha Tolar
The nation as a whole has been exploring new avenues for savings these days. Thrift stores can be a great place to get what you need and pay what you want. Here are some tips for navigating the thrift stores and consignment shops in your area.
Posted 6 weeks 2 days ago by Tisha Tolar
Don't keep ignoring those pennies you find on the floor, in the drawer, in the parking lot. If only you'd gather all the loose change up from just around your house, you could probably afford a great new outfit, a boost to your savings account, a special family night out on the town, or even cover your grocery bill for the week. Check out the 25 place you never thought to look for money.
Posted 7 weeks 2 days ago by Tisha Tolar
We can all relate to going into a store for “just a few things” and wheeling out a shopping cart loaded to the brim of things you really didn't need but called to you all the same - “BUY ME!” Each of us may have fallen victim to an impulse buy (or many) over their lifetime but fear not – those stores pay marketing gurus top dollar to make sure you can resist those buys so it's not entirely your fault. But there are some things you can do to fight back.
Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Tisha Tolar
A trip to the grocery store may be a hit or a miss, depending on your perspective. Some people love going to the store each week and others detest it with a passion. But there are some things you might not know about your grocery store that can change the results of your trip.
Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Tisha Tolar
With job loss on the rise and many people who can not afford medical insurance on their own, yet don't qualify for state or federal assistance, there are many who will skip medical treatment to save money. Your health is certainly not something you can take likely.
Posted 12 weeks 2 days ago by Tisha Tolar
Have you ever gone to the grocery store and tried to sort through the ten different loyalty cards on your key ring? Just the other day, my cashier who was an elderly woman nearly snapped a wrist juggling my ten ton of keys so that I may save $.30 on hamburger meat. What a pain it can be but what discounts the loyalty cards bring! So how can you make your life simpler?
Posted 15 weeks 3 days ago by Tisha Tolar
There are many families that share generational cooking traditions as a long standing family tradition. Since there are many families that are also feeling the pinch of the recession while still working hard to keep food on the table, now may be the perfect time to go back and look at grandma's recipes.
Posted 15 weeks 5 days ago by Tisha Tolar
While I am a cash-only person by circumstance (paid off the credit cards and never reopened accounts), I am so grateful that I live in a cash world. Of course, having only cash is not always convenient and does occasionally make it difficult to rent a car – but overall I am so happy to no longer be a slave to the credit card industry and the high interest rates that are overwhelming so many people around the nation.There are also so very good reasons why using only cash is completely logical.
Posted 17 weeks 1 day ago by Tisha Tolar
Drive down one of the many residential streets in the nation and it is likely you will find one with multiple listings. It may look like a lot of possibilities if you are in the market for buying a home but if you are a homeowner on the other side of the fence, it can be frustrating to see so many signs in your own neighborhood.
Posted 19 weeks 5 days ago by Tisha Tolar
One nice day can throw your senses into a tizzy after spending the last several months couped up in the house or bundled up in layered clothing. Struggling through cabin fever can be especially difficult for those who crave the sun and just don't see enough of it during the winter months.There are several ways to beat back cabin fever without having to invest in an expensive vacation or start a time-consuming project you are not interested in following through with simply because you are bored (ie: cleaning out the basement or the closets).
Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago by Tisha Tolar
With all of the uncertainty in today's job market with rising layoffs, whether temporary or otherwise, many people are looking to expand their skills and education in an effort to get a new job, start an entirely different career, or are looking to find some additional personal fulfillment during this time of recession. If you are one of those people, looking to better yourself, your first thought might be going back to school. Your next thought might be to wonder what your options are.
Posted 21 weeks 4 days ago by Tisha Tolar
We as a nation are looking at finances in a way we might not have ever done in the past. Having to analyze our bills, pay close attention to our usual spending habits, and learn the hard lessons of frugality and good credit scores in a short period of time can wear just about anyone down. It is never easy starting over and in many cases, we as consumers are having to “start over” in some aspects. With the crazy economy and unfortunate job loss tallies, we are often overwhelmed with the amount of life lessons we need to relearn. We essentially have to figure out how to live life again and that can be stressful.
Posted 22 weeks 5 days ago by Tisha Tolar
We have all read about the usual personal finance tips being offered by the writers of the personal finance blogs around the internet and from the experts on television. They usually end up meshing somewhere along the line with information that includes the importance of setting a budget, tracking your spending, and establishing an emergency fund. While that advice is all valuable and true, there are some other things you should be doing that will keep you financially strong.
Posted 23 weeks 3 days ago by Tisha Tolar
The economy is hurting all of us – especially families trying to raise and educate their kids. Unfortunately, things have become so tight that there is often little left over to do anything but complain. Even worse, a lot of struggling parents still cater to their offspring who are now of an age where they should no longer expect their parents to buy everything for them and instead take an interest in earning their own money.
Posted 23 weeks 4 days ago by Tisha Tolar
As you continue to work a full-time job, wrangle the kids, and make your money work for you, there are some sacrifices that you are making every day and you may not even realize it. Think about it – are you too busy for your friends? Do you find yourself dealing more with the social lives of your kids than you do yourself? Well, thinking outside of the box, you can change all of that and have a blast at least one night a week, while still saving money.
Posted 24 weeks 5 days ago by Tisha Tolar
How frustrating is it to pay all of your bills each month when you finally get a minute to sit down and take care of things, only to find out later you got socked with penalties and late fees again for being late? Not only is it frustrating, it is a complete and preventable waste of your hard-earned money.
Posted 25 weeks 3 days ago by Tisha Tolar
Who doesn’t fall in love with the many animals featured in hit movies of today and years past? You may be hard-pressed to find someone who didn’t want to adopt 101 cute spotted dogs or wish to cuddle with a little, talking Chihuahua but the reality is the animals we see in the movies or on television are simply not reality.
Posted 27 weeks 1 day ago by Tisha Tolar
If you can adjust your daily habits in some very minor ways, you can start saving some extra cash each month. Here is a list of ideas you can implement immediately around the house that will help you save money and preserve the environment as well.
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