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How-To: Step Up Your Game at Work

SavvySugar — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:00:09 -0800

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.

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How-To: Explain Why You Were Laid-Off

SavvySugar — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:30:00 -0800

You're probably sick of talking about why you were laid-off and how your job search is going, and unfortunately those questions will keep coming until you've found a new job. Potential employers will certainly want to know the reasons behind your unemployment, meaning you'll have to discuss what happened during a situation in which you're already vulnerable. Learn how to handle the sensitive interview question so that you're not left stuttering through an answer.

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TGIF: How to Improve Your Friday Habits

SavvySugar — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:00:29 -0800

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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How-To: Get the Most From Coupon Clipping

SavvySugar — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:45:10 -0700

Coupon clipping was introduced more than a century ago, and the present recession has given the practice a popularity boost. For some it's a hobby, for some it's a necessity, but for most people, it's just a smart thing to do. Use my tips to get more out of your coupon clipping.

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How-To: Determine If You Can Live on One Income

SavvySugar — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 08:30:15 -0700

There are too many families who were taken by surprise when one breadwinner suddenly lost his or her job, but some couples might choose to give up an income for one reason or another. Maybe one person was offered a job in another city, leaving the other one without employment, the couple wants one parent to stay home with the kids, one half of the duo is miserable at work and wants out ASAP, etc. Before you make the choice to live on one income, you need to find out if it's a viable option by following these steps.

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How-To: Defuse Any Situation

SavvySugar — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0700

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.
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How-To: Organize Your Workday

SavvySugar — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:30:15 -0700

In the middle of the Summer, when the weather is beautiful and the beach is beckoning, it can be hard to even drag yourself into the office - let alone to stay organized and productive while you’re there. If you’re finding yourself in a mid-Summer slump at work, check out the following tips for effectively organizing your workday.

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How-To: Fix Errors on Your Credit Report

SavvySugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:30:08 -0700

It has always been a possibility that potential employers may check your credit history to make hiring decisions, and according to a number of employment experts, employment credit checks are becoming more common. One way to boost your credit score is to ensure there are no errors on your credit report. Improve your score and your chances of getting that job by getting any mistakes removed ASAP.

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How-To: Unwind After a Rough Workday

SavvySugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:30:30 -0700

Shaking off a rough day at work isn't always easy. Let go of the workday blues when you leave the office by taking time for yourself. There are plenty of ways to detach from the day's events and none of these ideas involve retail therapy - no need to make things worse by spending money you may not have. Check out these ways to unwind and then take a load off, working girl. Photo copyright 2009 ABC, Inc.

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How-To: Avoid Getting Stuck With the Worst Seat on the Plane

SavvySugar — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 04:30:14 -0700

There's nothing worse than being crammed in the middle seat of the last row in coach right next to the bathroom. Just thinking about that makes me tense. The Wall Street Journal delivered bad news about those already smushed seats - they're being pushed even closer together! The WSJ doesn't usually mess around with details like these, or ever, so I'm accepting its word that American Airlines has recently added 12 additional seats to its new 737-800 jets from Boeing.

The increase in passenger capacity means it's more important than ever to remember your headphones and set arm-rest boundaries by take-off. You may not be able to squirm your way into first class, but there are ways to hedge against getting stuck with the worst seat in the plane.

To find out how to avoid an even more uncomfortable flight experience than usual, read more.

Ideally, you'll be able to find seats on one of the lower-cost carriers that also offer more legroom (or as they say, seat pitch). But if you're cornered into buying tickets from airlines with less room like American, United, Delta, or Continental, try using SeatExpert to scope out the row situation. The site provides a color-coded seat map for your particular flight showing which seats are rated as good, bad, or awful. SeatGuru is a competitor site that provides similar functions but has a slightly more complicated user experience.

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