2010 New Year Posts
2010 New Year
Savvy Tip: Achieve Your Goals With Our Savvy Calculators
Sure, we'd all love to snap our fingers and achieve our financial goals, particularly this time of year when we're riding high on resolutions. But successfully paying down credit card debt and saving money can only happen if you go in with a plan, and a realistic one at that.
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3 Savvy Resolutions For Your Workspace
The universal problem with New Year's resolutions? Follow through. After pledging to make real changes in our everyday lives, resolving to welcome the year with only the best versions of ourselves, somehow, not even a full month into the new year, I see it all slip away.
Savvy Resolution: Create a Pleasant Work Space at the Office
Unless you are a hoarder, working amid clutter — whether at home or in the office — can be distracting. In an effort to get organized for 2010, I've started a handy Savvy Resolutions series, offering up tips for creating a home work space and organizing our papers and files. I recently learned that 38 percent of SavvySugar readers work in a cubicle, while 62 percent either work in a shared workspace or their own office.
I'm Asking: Where Have You Cut Back to Save More?
We all want to save more money in 2010, and while total deprivation is not the road to happy saving, trimming back on some of the extras we previously afforded ourselves can make the difference between an empty savings account and a flourishing one. I've cut back on driving to the office (the parking garage near my office costs $18 a day and that's with the early bird special!). I'm also trying to pack healthier lunches.
Reader Resolutions: Your Office Goals For 2010
One of the first things my honey asks me when I get home is "How was your day?" It's such a simple question, but boy, is it a loaded one. Like anyone else, some days I am filled with success stories and smiles, others are just run of the mill, and sometimes — not often, but sometimes — I can't help but share my frustrations.
5 Simple Steps For Creating a Spending Plan
Straightforward budgets aren't always the best solution for people trying to get a handle on their money — the inflexible nature of budgeting can be a frustrating turn-off. Just because you're not one for budgets doesn't mean there isn't hope for following a plan that will get your finances on track. A spending plan is a better solution than a traditional budget for those who want a less rigid method for managing their money.
Reassess Your Job Search For the New Year
This month, many of us are making resolutions and setting goals for our careers in 2010. But if you’re still on the hunt for a new job, don’t think you’re off the hook — the beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reevaluate and fine-tune your job search. Whatever it is that's hindering your search, I've got tips to get you back on track.
Get Savvy in 2010 With Our Resolution Doc!
Now that you've toasted in the new year, it's time to get serious. In the spirit of getting organized and on track, we've crafted a handy Resolution Worksheet for you to keep track of all your financial goals for the new year and help you keep them. Some of the goals like retirement savings are totally universal, while some of you may have specific career goals that you can jot down in the free space.
Don't Let Gym Costs Deter Your Healthy Resolutions
If you've resolved to curb your spending and keep expenses in check like I have, then the cost of a gym membership can seem like a splurge. But the problem is that there's a little conflict of interest in my New Year's Resolutions — in addition to spending wisely, I've also vowed to follow Fit's example and stay healthy and active all year. So I need gym access — just not the expenses that come with it.
New Year's Resolutions: Tips For Streamlining Your Work Week
The new year offers a fresh chance to get back on track and get it right. If you're like 98 percent of SavvySugar readers you know that productivity can come in bursts, which can make sticking to your goals a little tricky. Here are some handy tips for streamlining your work week so you come out on top!
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