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12 Common Credit Card Questions Answered

SavvySugar — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 03:05:04 PDT

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.

When Should I Cancel My Credit Card?	Can an Authorized Signer Affect My Credit Rating?	How Long Will Bad Debt Stay on My Credit Report?
Should I Keep a High Limit Credit Card I Don't Want?	What to Say When Asking For a Lower Interest Rate	Savings Tricks to Pay Off Debt
What Happens If My Husband Has Bad Credit, or No Credit at All?	How Do I Know If a Collections Agency Is Real?	Should I Cancel Idle Credit Cards?
Why Was My Credit Card Application Denied? Part I	Why Was My Credit Card Application Denied? Part II	Do I Really Need to Know My Credit Score?

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5 Savvy Ways to Use Your Phone's Calculator

SavvySugar — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:05:31 PDT

Your fancy phone probably has features that are way cooler than the calculator, but don't let this old school tool go unnoticed. That hidden calculator is good for more than simple addition and subtraction. Let these ideas for using your cell phone's calculator inspire you to use it more often - a few new habits could help you keep your finances on track and make your life easier on a daily basis.

Post-Pregnancy Weight Loss Tips, Guides, and Concerns

LilSugar — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 03:14:20 PDT

Healthy mamas know pregnancy is a natural process that usually packs on the pounds, but that doesn't make the experience of gaining and losing weight any easier or more comfortable. Some ladies eat for two while pregnant and aren't surprised when the scale tips in a not-so-favorable direction, while others retain water, which accounts for some of their excess weight. But what's a new mom to do once that baby is delivered? Here's a look back at some of our most popular baby weight coverage for tips and support shedding those pesky pounds.

The Next Nine Months: Postpartum Exercise Time Line	Pregnancy Weight by the Pound: A Helpful Breakdown	Celebrity Trainer Provides Postpartum Exercise Tips
Nine Ways to Lose the Baby Weight	Probiotics Help Melt Postpartum Belly Fat	Catch Some ZZZs to Lose the Baby Weight
Do You Agree With the New Pregnancy Weight Guidelines?	Tell Mommy: How Much Weight Did You Gain?	Did You Decide Not to Know Your Pregnancy Weight?

Twilight Stars Have Very Different Ways of Wearing Jeans + Tees

Noria Morales — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 08:43:32 PDT

Kristen Stewart and Ashley Greene took to Comic-Con this past weekend in jeans and tees, but both injected their signature style into the basics, resulting in two very different looks. We break it down to show how a basic tee and skinny jeans can look radically different depending on how you style it, and give you the links to shop right now.

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How to Be Chic on a City Trip

Brittney Stephens — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 11:17:41 PDT

When in Rome, you do as the Romans do; so if you're taking a trip to a big city this season, you'll want to bring your style A-game. Get ready for lots of street strolling, grabbing bites at fabulous restaurants and cafés, posing for pictures at reputable landmarks, and experiencing everything the city has to offer - in style. Whether you're headed to Manhattan, Chicago, San Francisco, or Los Angeles, there are a few great basics that will ensure you look like a local. Just check out Luana Teifke in the May 2010 issue of One Magazine. For example, has sightseeing ever looked sexier? Channel your not-so-inner Carrie Bradshaw in sleek silhouettes, bright pops of color, and, of course, a pair (or two) of sky-high heels. Ready to take on the concrete jungle? Click through to see all of our city-chic vacation picks.

Love and Money: Managing Your Heart and Pocketbook

SavvySugar — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:00:17 PDT

Navigating finances with a partner means constantly adjusting to each other's spending and saving styles and coming up with a system you can both live with. But as relationships grow and change, financial situations do too, and many couples find themselves having to adjust their approach to money after years together. Here's a recap of tips for managing matters of the heart and bank account daily.

10 Tips For Balancing Love and Money

Consider These 10 Healthy Couple Habits

Couples' Financial Conversation Starters

Best Summer Dresses For the Minimalist

Hannah Weil — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 03:30:38 PDT

With clean lines coming down the Spring '11 runways at Max Mara, Max Azria, and Alexander Wang, we were newly inspired to embrace minimalism with our Summer dresses. Lean silhouettes made fresher with bright palettes and seasonal stripes remind us that sometimes less really is more. We've rounded up our favorite styles - maxi lengths, easy day dresses, and chic cocktail shifts that speak to that perfectly minimalist style sense. Click through to shop our editor's picks.

Love and Money: Managing Your Heart and Pocketbook

SavvySugar — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 03:05:26 PDT

10 Tips For Balancing Love and Money

Consider These 10 Healthy Couple Habits

Couples' Financial Conversation Starters

3 Email Etiquette Guides You Should Memorize

SavvySugar — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:35:39 PDT

When you type away at the keyboard all day it's easy to forget that email etiquette can affect how seriously you're taken, and even how well you're liked, in the workplace. Click through these tips for making your email communication more professional and effective before you hit send.

How To: Write More Professional Emails - How you write a work email isn't going to make or break your career (well, in most cases). But your email etiquette can affect how seriously you're taken, and even how well you're liked, in the workplace. Read on for 10 things to keep in mind before hitting send.
7 Unprofessional, But Avoidable Email Sins - Writing an effective, direct, and friendly professional email is an art form. It takes forethought, tact, and careful effort. It also means paying attention to possible pitfalls before you hit send.
10 Things to Consider Before Clicking Send - Everyone gets worked up at work on occasion. Sharing close quarters while juggling your co-workers' different abilities, communication styles, tempers, and egos and the overall office hierarchy can create a ticking time bomb. When your temper starts to boil, it's important to address your frustrations in the most professional manner possible so you don't regret anything you say later.

How to Wear Mixed Prints For Summer

Hannah Weil — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 03:40:19 PDT

Bold, print-filled Spring 2011 runways gave us the go ahead to mix, match, and layer to our fashionable hearts' content, and we're loving the possibilities. Case in point: the eclectic-cool Regina Feoktistova, swathed in vibrant prints on the pages of Harper’s Bazaar Russia. Mixing up your prints at home can be more laborious, but we're breaking it down. In general, look for main pieces with prints and textures in complementary color families; then add in the accessories to drive the point home in brighter, bolder palettes. The bottom line - don't fear it. To get you started, we've outfitted five looks with perfectly mixed prints. Click through to shop!