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Do You Know Your Work Email and Productivity Facts?

SavvySugar — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:45:11 -0800

Love it or hate it, email has become the chief form of communication in the workplace. We apply for jobs via email, we send our reports via email, we communicate with clients, our bosses, our co-workers and even our nonwork pals throughout our busy workday via our special @ address. Have you ever stopped to think about how quickly you react to new messages, or how much time you're actually spending reading emails? Take this quiz and find out!
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How Money Are You: Celebrity Cash Edition

SavvySugar — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:00:49 -0800

Hollywood has changed with the economy, but there's no denying it's a city of glamour and wealth funded by impressive salaries. How well do you know your celebrity money makers? Take a few quizzes and find out!

Which Best-Paid Celebrity Earns More?	Which Famous People Used to Be Teachers?	Which Top-Earning Talk Show Host Earns More?
Which Celebrity Guy Earned More During the Last Year?	Guess the Celebrity Jobs Before They Were Famous	Guess Which Actress Earned More Last Year

How Money Are You: Trip to the Grocery Store, Trader Joe's

SavvySugar — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:30:50 -0800

Every time I visit Trader Joe's, I leave with a few things that I can't wait to try for the first time. Discovering new delicious items is good insurance against the temptation of eating out. I dine out much less than I used to but the food in my belly is certifiably tasty, so I'm a happy camper who's saving more on food. Can you guess how much I paid for certain items in my cart? Take the quiz!

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How Money Are You: Currencies of the Caribbean

SavvySugar — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 12:05:32 -0700

While imagining myself about to dig in to some conch fritters, sipping on a rum punch or seeking the best price on coral jewelry, I've got to consider how I'm going to pay for all of that. Of course I'm not literally going on a spending spree, so let's brush up on currency of the Caribbean islands instead. If you're also just at a vacation daydreaming stage, test yourself on island money in this quiz before you're actually ready to go!

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How Did Self-Made Million- and Billionaires Get Their Starts?

SavvySugar — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 07:00:42 -0700

How does one get on the super rich list? Many of today's wealthy titans of business started with modest means and owe their wildly successful careers to their own wits and hard work. Do you know how these self-made million- and billionaire people get their start? Take the quiz!

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What Did Popular Brands Sell Before Their Signature Products?

SavvySugar — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 06:00:04 -0700

We all know Wrigley's makes gum and Tiffany sells jewelry, but those brands didn't get going by selling their signature products. Many companies, including these two, started in markets much different from where they ended up. A little trial and error never hurt an entrepreneur; in fact, I'm pretty sure it almost always helps. Can you guess what some brands sold before they hit a stride with the products for which they're now known? Take the quiz!

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Who Topped the 2009 Forbes 400 List of Wealthiest Americans?

SavvySugar — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:20:34 -0700

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How Money Are You: Savvy Weekly Recap

SavvySugar — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:30:38 -0700

It's time to test how much Savvy knowledge you retained this week. Find out how closely you've been paying attention when you take this quiz. Not feeling confident? Just do a quick review - all of the answers can be found in this week's posts.

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What Do You Know About the Most Powerful Women in Business?

SavvySugar — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 12:00:58 -0700

Last month Forbes announced the 100 most powerful women in the world, and Fortune followed this month with its list of the most powerful women in business. There's definitely some crossover between the two lists; business and power often go hand in hand. What do you know about the most powerful women in business? Take the quiz!

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Credit Score Fact or Fiction: How Money Are You?

SavvySugar — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:30:22 -0700

Once standardized test scores are a thing of the past, your credit score is the number you worry about most. Your score impacts interest rates and more, so it's a financial must to understand what it is and how you can improve it. Do you know fact from fiction when it comes to credit scores?

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