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SavvySugar — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:30:40 -0700

How did your college transition compare to the kids on Gossip Girl? - TrèsSugar
Complaining to the company after a bad travel experience could score you a free ticket for next time. - Glamour
Twilight has put the spotlight on Forks, WA and the local economy is booming; the restaurant where Edward and Bella have their first date sold 4,500 $17 bowls of mushroom ravioli this year. - The New York Times
Who knew? The average person spends $66 on Halloween supplies. Here are some tips for saving on the holiday. - WalletPop
Higher education is expensive, so take advantage of the best freebies college has to offer. - MainStreet
Subway is about to surpass McDonald's as the world's largest food chain. - YumSugar

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SavvySugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 12:00:46 -0700

SavvySugar — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:00:18 -0700

Use back-to-school time as a time to regroup and lists of short- and long-term to-dos. - Glamour
These 10 sites will instantly lift your mood. GeekSugar
A new college ranking system gives Harvard a D. - MainStreet
See what a working woman looks like according to a 1950s Jantzen bathing suit ad. - TrèsSugar
People are making extra money by selling their hair, plasma, eggs, and sperm. - WalletPop

SavvySugar — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:00:48 -0700

Make it a cheap and fun girls' night in. - Glamour
As a woman, the most important thing you can do for yourself financially is to take yourself seriously. - Self
Want more vacation time? Just ask. - MainStreet
Save money on college textbooks by renting them from third-party companies. - WalletPop
Do tell: What does empowered mean to you? - TresSugar

SavvySugar — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 10:30:40 -0700

Target is a black hole of spending for Little Miss Fortune. What's your spending trap? - Glamour
Learn the three golden rules of wealth. - Self
Fab ways to get more bang for your fashion buck - FabSugar
Open your eyes; you might realize that you have work friends after all. - Working Girl
Utah is proving that four-day work weeks actually work. - MainStreet
Get kitchen necessities, like clear glass bowls, for less at the dollar store. - WalletPop

SavvySugar — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:06 -0700

What's your pocketbook profile? - MainStreet
Pretend you could begin a new career tomorrow, picking up where you'd be had you chosen that career from the start. What career would you choose? - Glamour
Infuse your frugal lifestyle with positivity by emphasizing choices. - Self

SavvySugar — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 12:08:24 -0700

Sleep is more important than not sleeping over your humongous Summer electric bill. - Glamour
Make money a friendly conversation topic; here are some questions to get you started. - Self
In defense of dollar stores: most of the deals aren't too good to be true. - WalletPop
How to find the hidden treasures in your credit card. - MainStreet
Light up your desk with these cool vintage lamps. - geeksugar

SavvySugar — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:00:27 -0700

We all know cooking at home instead of eating out saves money. Get some new Summer recipes in your repertoire by checking out Little Miss Fortune's reader recipe exchange. - Glamour
Heading out of town isn't a cue for letting your spending get out of control. Beware of these five sneaky vacation spending ploys. - Self
Reminder: time is ticking on the first-time home-buyer credit. - WalletPop
Learn how to avoid common credit repair schemes. - MainStreet
Why is Wal-Mart trying to give the Girl Scouts a run for their money? - YumSugar

SavvySugar — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:14 -0700

Is it a good idea to get a shared bank account or credit card with your live-in boyfriend? - Glamour
Funny little ways to save can really add up. - Self
How to outsmart pesky hotel charges. - WalletPop
Roommates mean cheaper rent, a recession bonus. Here's a guide for finding the right roomie. - MainStreet
Move over gondoliers, there's a new gondoliera in Venice. - TresSugar

SavvySugar — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 12:00:36 -0700

Why you always spend more at Ikea than intended. - Self
In five words or less, answer this question: if you lost your job today, what would you do? - Glamour
Back-to-school season beats out Black Friday for the best laptop deals. - Walletpop
Is there really such a thing as a work/life balance? Former General Electric CEO Jack Welch says no. - MainStreet
9 ways to non-voyage with your kids! - lilsugar