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Pack These Four Travel Essentials to Save Money

SavvySugar — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 09:00:58 -0800

You may not know what you need 'til you need it. I've had to purchase these four things while on vacation, and trust me, you'll save money if you bring them along in the first place. For things you could need a bit of but not enough to warrant the full package price, start this guide and get some packing inspiration.

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5 Ways to Make Every Month Easier

SavvySugar — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 08:00:01 -0800

Each new month brings a bittersweet mix of excitement and letdown. While you may be thrilled by the unknown or eagerly anticipating planned events, the first few days of the month mean it's time to pay up on bills and check your monthly responsibilities off the list. Make the calendar change easier by making a few simple adjustments that will streamline your financial cycle.

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3 Savvy Resolutions For Your Workspace

SavvySugar — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 08:00:12 -0800

The universal problem with New Year's resolutions? Follow through. After pledging to make real changes in our everyday lives, resolving to welcome the year with only the best versions of ourselves, somehow, not even a full month into the new year, I see it all slip away. So, for this coming year, in order to see these resolutions all the way through, create a work space at home that will motivate and equip you to do the work you're setting out to accomplish in 2010.

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Get Organized For October With SavvySugar Downloads

SavvySugar — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 04:00:35 -0700

Staying organized and on top of your savings are key to both long-term financial and personal success. Doing so isn't easy without a little extra assistance, which is why we've put together a selection of pretty printable downloads that will help you get and stay on track. The beginning of a month is the ideal time to get organized.

It's never too late: Check out Savvy's 2009 Resolution worksheet!

Get your budget on track with Savvy's Spending Tracker doc!

Did he put a ring on it? Download Savvy's Wedding Planning Checklist!

Back to Basics: Get Organized With Savvy Downloads

SavvySugar — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:08:00 -0700

It's never too late: Check out Savvy's 2009 Resolution worksheet!

Get your budget on track with Savvy's Spending Tracker doc!

Did he put a ring on it? Download Savvy's Wedding Planning Checklist!

6 Tips For Organizing a Bachelorette Party Budget

SavvySugar — Fri, 08 May 2009 06:30:03 -0700

Splitting a dinner bill in a large group can be difficult, but that frustration is multiplied when gathering funds for a bachelorette event. Even if all the ladies say they want to give the bride the most memorable weekend possible, it's likely that some of those attending will have different ideas about how much money it takes to make that happen. Use my tips as a guide to organizing a budget for your next bachelorette party.

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9 Ways to Save Time and Be More Productive

SavvySugar — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:06:28 -0800

Nearly everyday I hear a co-worker sigh and say, "It's 5:30! OMG! How did that happen?!" Truth be told there aren't always enough hours in the day to complete your tasks. I have put together a list of some of the most basic tips that will help you save a few minutes here and there and encourage you to keep up your momentum through the day so your stress meter doesn't skyrocket at five.

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Savvy Tip: Target Your Weakness

SavvySugar — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:03:14 -0800

Just like you might seek out a workout that targets your biggest trouble spot, this year seek to target your weaknesses in your daily routine to make you more efficient and make your work and home life happier. We all have certain tasks that work like road blocks - when we see them coming up on the horizon, we procrastinate or avoid the to-do item all together. Instead, just resolve to face your fear, and tackle your trouble spot with these tips:

If organization isn't your thing - Do it anyway, and do it well. Figure out what to do with all of those papers hanging out around the house, and take the time to file away the important documents so you'll know where to find them (cause chances are you will actually need them one day.) Then, go all out with the essentials you'll need to whip your office and home work spaces into real working environments.
If you fail to plan ahead - Keep an ongoing, fully functional work and personal calendar. But here's the trick - don't separate personal and work into two separate calendars. Keep track of all events in one all-encompassing event calendar that will help you to avoid overlooking events in either sector of your life and give you the ability to plan ahead for all important occasions. To be extra prepared, take one day a week (I prefer Sundays) to mark all important dates and deadlines for the week and set alerts on your phone. Your phone goes off like an alarm - et voila! - you know exactly where you have to be and you'll be there on time.

To get more tips for targeting your weaknesses, read more.

If you're an impulse buyer - Start saying no to the things you don't need and know you can't afford. And mean it. Then, if you haven't done so already you have to create a budget. Next, and more important, you have to stick to it. This can seem like a huge project, but in fact, understanding how much you make, how much you spend on necessities, and how much you can spend on discretionary expenses will help make sense of your finances and help you to set financial goals. In addition, there are tons of quick money-saving practices you can adopt to help curb spending on little, everyday purchases - coffee, snacks, lunch, and dinners. Add it all up, and these small changes will pay off and help you to keep spending in check.

Savvy Resolution: Organize Your Paperwork and Files

SavvySugar — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 08:00:51 -0800

If you are lucky, you might be able to leave work at work. Most people aren't that lucky. Creating a work space at home that will motivate and equip you to do the work you're setting out to accomplish in 2010 is key to your mental health and productivity when working on your time. Once you've set up your desk, move on to organizing your paperwork and files.

I recently picked up a handy shelf like this Silver Mesh Basket Ladder ($40). I'm going to store my current bills in the top basket, loose papers in the second, and current magazines in the third. After bills are paid, they will be archived in my file cabinet and outdated magazines will be passed to friends or recycled. Want to make sense of your files? Check out some of these helpful tools - all on sale for less than $40.

Savvy Tip: Fight Through Friday With Gusto

SavvySugar — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 06:00:35 -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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Need a more detailed guide to sticking to your New Year's resolutions now that we've rolled into March? In the spirit of getting organized and on track, we've crafted a handy Resolution Worksheet for you to keep track of all your financial goals for the new year.