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Dos and Don'ts For Quitting Your Job
There was a lot of focus on quitting your job creatively last week. From the newly notorious Steven Slater, to the would-be-so-gratifying-if-it-wasn’t-a-hoax "Jenny DryErase," dissatisfied employees everywhere vicariously lived out their dreams of going out with a bang. But what if you just actually need to quit your job, and don’t want to burn any bridges or garner Internet fame while doing so?
How-To: Save Up For Anything
Saving money can seem like a mission impossible when you're already pushing your bank account every month. It's not necessarily easy, but it is most definitely possible. Learn the most important tricks for saving money and you'll be that much closer to getting exactly what you want.
How-To: Defuse Any Situation at Work
No matter your profession, your workday has the potential to be a landmine of conflict. A disagreement with a co-worker, a runin with your boss, or an angry call from a client can ruin your day, or even your week, if you don't know how to deal with it. Keep the following tips in mind next time things get tense at work to be sure you come out unscathed.
Save More With a Little Help From Your Friends
We get by with a little help from our friends, and we should budget with a little help from our friends too. Attempting to be thrifty while pals blow money on lavish gifts and dinners can be a mood and friend killer. You want to eat dinner at a deli and watch a movie on the expensive cable you pay for, while they want champagne and first-class entertainment.
How-To: Boost Your Credit Score
When it comes to our financial resumes, consensus is that credit scores are the number one factor that lenders rely on to determine the credit-worthiness of a borrower. The time might be right for you to dip a toe into the housing market or buy a new car, but your credit score needs to be in tip-top shape to land a loan. Follow my tips for improving your score to get the best possible interest rates.
Late Again? Here's How to Request a Tax Extension
It may be cute to make a date wait while you primp, but tardiness comes with heavy penalties when you're answering to the IRS. The deadline for filing your 2009 tax return is April 15 — that's Thursday in case you are without a calendar— and telling the IRS your car broke down isn't a valid excuse. In a real mess?
How To: Save Money by Mixing High- and Low-End
Living on a budget is tough, and passing up those shoes or that new restaurant month after month can start to wear on you. But being frugal doesn’t mean you have to live a completely austere lifestyle; every budget needs room for an indulgence or two. By mixing higher-end splurges with more wallet-friendly choices, you can keep yourself in the black without seeing red.
Update Your Life Without Emptying Your Wallet
Every so often, I find myself feeling a little restless with some aspect of my life or another: my wardrobe, my apartment’s décor, my Friday night routine. The problem is, if I bought an entirely new wardrobe or redecorated my crib every few months, I’d be broke. So, I’ve come up with a few savvy ways to change things just enough without ending up penniless.
How-To: Step Up Your Game at Work
Spinning your wheels at the office might earn you a paycheck, but it's unlikely to put you in line for a raise or give you much satisfaction. Fulfilling your responsibilities is good; trying harder can make you great. Step up your work game by putting in more effort in subtle ways that may just get you noticed.
TGIF: How to Improve Your Friday Habits
If you've worked all week, you're probably beyond thrilled when Friday rolls around. You're just hours away from freedom, fun, and maybe even an end-of-the-week cocktail. But instead of slacking, use these tips to end the week on an upswing.
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