How Money Are You? An Organic Thanksgiving


Updated 11/20/11 10:45 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 3 comments

Organic Food Costs For Thanksgiving

Cooking for a crowd doesn't have to cost a fortune, especially if your guests are supplementing your dishes with their own contributions. Thanksgiving is one holiday that many people celebrate by going all-out, from the rich food to the number of courses, and some are indulging in an organic feast even when they might have cut back on organic groceries in their daily lives. Do you know how much Read more

How Money Are You: Are You a Conscious Spender?


Updated 07/21/11 9:56 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 18 comments

Quiz on Credit Card Spending

It seriously baffles me that so many people are living largely in debt! Many of us let our spending get out of control because swiping is so darn easy. Credit cards can give us instant gratification, but they can also do serious damage. To find out if you're a conscious spender, take the quiz. How often do you go shopping? Every chance I get! A few times a month. Only when I Read more

Maternity Leave Around the World: How Money Are You?


Updated 05/08/11 12:20 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 11 comments

Maternity Leave Around the World: How Money Are You?

Happy Mother's Day! It's one day that all moms should have off, and not just because it's a Sunday. One of the things to find out before having a baby is how much leave you'll be granted and how much you'll be paid for that time off. It will vary from company to company, but the differences are extreme when comparing leave policies in different countries. What do you know about maternity leave Read more

What Did Popular Brands Sell Before Their Signature Products?


Updated 03/22/11 6:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 5 comments

What Did Brands Sell Before Their Signature Products?

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 Read more

Do You Know Your Work Email and Productivity Facts?


Updated 03/21/11 3:10 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 2 comments

Facts About Email Usage in the Workplace

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 Read more

How Money Are You: All About the Benjamins


Updated 03/22/11 9:09 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 8 comments

Presidents on US Dollars

Dollars in most denominations have passed through our hands countless times in our spending lives. But I want to find out how closely you've been paying attention to the men taking center stage on those bills. They've been staring right at you, but have you been staring back? Take the Quiz Read more

Would You Divorce If Your Spouse Hid Money Problems?


Updated 08/04/10 12:53 PM · Posted by TresSugar · 9 comments

Divorce When Spouse Lied About Money Problems

Bankruptcy came as a surprise to NJ housewife Teresa Giudice. One day she was enjoying her suit of armor and Sea-Doo Bombardier X20 Jet Boat, and next thing she knew she had to auction it all off. "Joe didn’t want to worry me," she told the women of The View yesterday. "He didn’t tell me at first because he thought things were going to get better." They didn't. The loss of trust resulting Read more

Do You Know the Best and Worst Paying Jobs?


Updated 05/25/10 4:13 PM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

Best and Worst Paying Jobs in US

CEOs and celebrities may bring home more bank than all of us combined, but according to new government data there are better paying jobs when you consider the number of people who actually bring in the big bucks. Do you know the best and worst paying jobs in the nation? Take this quiz and find out. Take the Quiz Read more