Start a Cooking Club: Cook Up Some Frugal Fun
Posted November 9, 2009 - 07:00 by Tisha Tolar
Slaving away in the kitchen may not be such a chore once you start your own cooking club.
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Tisha is a freelance writer and co-owner of Trifecta Strategies, a writing and content management company that specializes in articles, blogs, ebooks, web content, and marketing materials. Her first fiction novel, "Gen X" is for sale on Amazon.com.
Tisha Tolar's profile5 Quick Fixes to Salvage a Good Meal
Posted November 6, 2009 - 07:00 by Tisha Tolar
We all can make mistakes in the kitchen. Instead of throwing out what we think we have ruined, there are some handy tips that are so easy to do and can save an entire meal from the trash can.
Dry Cleaning: Hazard to Your Wallet (and Maybe Your Health)
Posted November 5, 2009 - 06:00 by Tisha Tolar
Dry cleaning may seem like a necessary evil but it can also be costing you more than you know. Learn why dry cleaning costs are so high and how you can stop letting this service take you to the cleaners.
How to Explore Your Antique Attic Treasures for Profit
Posted November 4, 2009 - 13:00 by Tisha Tolar
Supplemental income can be as close as your attic or your basement. Start learning about the items in your house that can bring in some extra cash. Antiques are a big business but learning the trade can bring you some serious dough.
Budgeting Tricks for Parents
Posted September 4, 2009 - 13:30 by Tisha Tolar
Being a parent, you may be able to admit (at least to yourself) that you enjoy indulging your children even if it is to the detriment of your budget. Here are some tips to help you keep your sanity and a little extra cash in the bank when you are a parent.
Look Out Consumers: Debt Collections Get Scarier
Posted June 24, 2009 - 09:07 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.
Are You a Sucker for Health Trends?
Posted May 29, 2009 - 05:29 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?
Things You Might Not Know About Your Local Thrift Store
Posted May 28, 2009 - 19:09 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.
Forget Saving...25 Places to Look for Spare Change
Posted May 21, 2009 - 04:25 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.
6 C's to Keep You Frugal While Shopping
Posted May 14, 2009 - 10:50 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.
Behold: The Secrets of the Grocery Store
Posted April 27, 2009 - 17:58 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.
5 Places to Check out Medical Care for the Uninsured
Posted April 27, 2009 - 17:45 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.
Make Loyalty Shopping More Efficient with KeyRingThing.com
Posted April 9, 2009 - 11:25 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?
Hit Up Your Grandma's Cookbooks for Frugal Cooking Ideas
Posted March 18, 2009 - 10:35 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.
Top 6 Reasons Why Using Cash-Only Rocks
Posted March 16, 2009 - 06:10 by Tisha Tolar
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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.
Quick Tip: How to Sell Your Home When Your Neighbors Are Too
Posted March 6, 2009 - 13:44 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.
6 Frugal Ways to Beat Cabin Fever
Posted February 16, 2009 - 18:14 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).
Don't Get Taken for a Ride on a Diploma
Posted February 12, 2009 - 09:55 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.
Focus Focus Fo....What Was I Saying?
Posted February 2, 2009 - 20:13 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.
5 Personal Finance Tips You Don't Always Hear About
Posted January 26, 2009 - 11:30 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.
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