In college I had a friend who liked to "borrow" my clothes. I use the term loosely because we had very different interpretations of what borrowing meant. The first time it happened, I came home to find my roommate wearing my sweater, walking around our apartment as if nothing was out of the ordinary. The only problem was she had never asked whether or not she could borrow, or rather wear, the item — hence my surprise at seeing her in my clothes.

From there, things only escalated. While I told her I would really appreciate her asking whether she could wear or use something of mine, she didn't really get the message. Instead of asking me directly, I'd come home to find a Post-It note detailing what items she'd selected from my closet that day, something like: "Hey, just so you know I borrowed your red sweater and black jeans today. Hope that's O.K." To me, that didn't really seem like asking permission, but decided to let it pass and not make too much of it. That all changed when her sister came to visit and left with a few of my clothing items in tow. I didn't realize they were gone until I received an email from her the following day promising me she'd return what she'd "borrowed."

To see how I dealt with the borrowing drama, read more

Credit cards can be your best financial friend and your worst enemy. No matter how organized you are, staying within your limit, finding a card with a fair interest rate, and making payments is a monthly challenge. I get questions every day from readers about how to manage and navigate offers and keep your credit score sky-high. Here's a selection of my advice.

1. When Should I Cancel My Credit Card?	2. Can an Authorized Signer Affect My Credit Rating?	3. How Long Will Bad Debt Stay on My Credit Report?
4. Should I Keep a High Limit Credit Card I Don't Want?	5. What to Say When Asking For a Lower Interest Rate	6. Savings Tricks to Pay Off Debt

For my answers to six additional credit questions, read more

It’s a pattern that’s hard to break: you hit a productivity slump sometime around midmorning, and by lunchtime, you’re way behind. So you grab a sandwich and eat it at your desk, struggling to catch up. Then by late afternoon, you’re feeling burned out, antsy, and . . . still unproductive. So what’s the solution? In Manhattan, it’s a weekly Take Back Your Lunch event held in Madison Square Park.

Started by author Tony Schwartz, the event takes place every Wednesday this Summer, and focuses on getting workers to step away, unplug, and recharge during their lunch hour, in order to feel energized and productive throughout the rest of the day. Sound like something you’d like to put into practice yourself? Then keep reading!

When review time rolls around, most managers offer up suggestions for areas where "development is recommended" and big-picture goals to work on for the next review period. They can range from communication, work quality, and interpersonal relations to meeting your manager's expectations for your position. I asked Savvy readers to do a self-review on the categories. Turns out, most of you think you are doing pretty good jobs.

• Interpersonal relations: Forty-three percent of SavvySugar readers rate their interpersonal skills as "good." Thirty-one percent call them "fair."
• Adaptability: Forty-five percent of readers say their adaptability is "good." Forty-three percent call it "excellent."
• Organization versus communication: Sixty-one percent of readers say their organization tops their communication.
• Expertise versus productivity: Thirty-four percent of readers say their knowledge beats their expertise.
• Bring on the pressure: Sixty-one percent of readers claim to thrive when the stakes are high.

Do you agree with the findings? Where do you differ? Where do you need to put the most effort in order to grow as an employee?

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