Save Money and Still Show Love on Valentine's Day
Posted February 7, 2010 - 09:00 by Tisha Tolar
Valentine's Day can cost a fortune if you fall for the hype. Here are some tips for getting great gifts without Cupid's arrow piercing your budget.
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About Tisha Tolar
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 profileHow to Prepare for a Home Purchase in 2010
Posted January 16, 2010 - 08:00 by Tisha Tolar
The housing and mortgage industries took a giant leap backwards last year. Read about what you need to do if you are finally ready to buy the home you've been looking for.
Are Rebates Worthy of You?
Posted January 12, 2010 - 07:00 by Tisha Tolar
Rebates may sound like a great deal, especially when you are trying to save money, but are they really worth your time?
5 Tips for Easy College Savings
Posted November 30, 2009 - 06:00 by Tisha Tolar
Saving for college isn't always easy when the day-to-day costs of living are taking what income you have. Here is a simple idea to start saving small for your kids higher education plans.
Giving Back to Those Not Necessarily on Your Christmas List
Posted November 23, 2009 - 07:00 by Tisha Tolar
The holiday season is an often-hectic time but it is also a time when many of the 'forgotten' in our country can use your donations of time. Volunteering is increasing and tis' the season to showing others you care enough.
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.
5 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.
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