Archive for December, 2010

Happy New Year from Quizzle.com!

December 31, 2010

Happy New Year from your friends at Quizzle.com! We hope your 2011 is warm and tranquil.

4 Ways to Slash Your Personal Budget Fast

December 30, 2010

Saving money requires discipline and a positive mindset. You can’t save much if you see everything as a “need.” There are things that you really need, like food, and there are things you want, like bags and shoes, that can be bought at a future time when the economic situation is better and you have excess cash. Right now is a great time to start being more frugal and save cash for unexpected emergency situations. Here’s how to slash some costs fast.

Tax Credits 101: Credits for Students

December 29, 2010

For most higher education students, the fall semester has come to a close. As the new year and another semester approaches, now is a good time to begin thinking about taxes. Yes… taxes. Students who are filing their own tax returns this year may qualify for higher education tax credits that can significantly reduce your tax burden, or possibly increase your refund. Learning about them now will save you from cramming later and maybe even missing out on some money to which you’re entitled.

6 Cheap Ways to Ring in the New Year

December 28, 2010

You’re ready to ring in 2011 with style… but you still want to watch your budget, avoid ridiculous cover charges and high-priced parking. There are plenty of fun things to do that cost little or no money.

5 Ways to Save Money at Restaurants

December 27, 2010

Who doesn’t love going out to eat? You get to enjoy delicious food, while skipping the stress of preparing it yourself and most importantly, you don’t have to fight over who is on dish duty that night. But, as we all know, eating out is expensive… especially when you order a cocktail. Don’t let the steep price tag keep you from enjoying a fun night out. Follow these simple steps and you’ll find you can save money doing the things you love.

Happy Holidays from Quizzle.com!

December 24, 2010

Tis the season to Quizzle! From the Quizzle family to your family, have a safe, memorable and joyous Christmas.

What’s for Dinner? Good Cents.

December 23, 2010

Families who eat together, grow rich together, according to a recent study from the University Library of Munich. Certified Financial Planner, Rick Kahler, explains why and provides important reasons to get the family together every night for a meal.

5 Ways to Save Money When Shopping Online

December 22, 2010

It almost doesn’t make sense anymore to make a trip to the mall with all the savings you can be reaping online. That’s right – shopping online is a total moneymaker! How’s that for an oxymoron? But, in all seriousness, it’s so easy to save online and most websites even allow you to make returns at the store, so you don’t have to worry about fit or color. Follow these five simple steps next time you’re about to make a purchase and watch the savings start piling up.

On Consignment: Get More for Less this Christmas

December 21, 2010

Starting in January, I’m interning with a human rights agency in Washington, D.C. The agency has a very specific dress code, which my current wardrobe does not meet. In an effort to help me save some money, a good friend suggested that I shop for suits at a consignment store. She was right – I found some great clothes and paid a lot less than I would have in a retail store. But you know what else I found there? Christmas gifts! I’ll show you how to navigate consignment stores so you can start saving on great gifts.

6 Inexpensive Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas

December 20, 2010

As Christmas Day draws close and holiday budgets start running down, the panic sets in: who did I forget to buy a gift for? But there’s no need to fret! You can easily pull together a fun gift for little cash in a jiffy. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Top Money Tips: Painless Ways to Give Back and Money Saving Tips for Apartment-Dwellers

December 17, 2010

Welcome to Quizzle’s Top Money Tips Roundup, where you’ll find this week’s top five most interesting, helpful and unique personal finance articles from around the Web. This week’s edition covers painless ways to give back, how apartment-dwellers can save money, tips for dealing with holiday stress, what to do when a pay-raise is nowhere in sight and where the best deals are post-Christmas.

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