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5 Jobs to Satisfy Your Wanderlust

SavvySugar — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:45:01 -0700

I asked you if you would be willing to travel for work, and the answer was a resounding yes - 72 percent of you said you’d love a job that allowed you to travel. So where do you find a job that allows you to satisfy your wanderlust without worrying about travel cost and vacation days? Read on. Source

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9 Ways to Save Time and Be More Productive

SavvySugar — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:06:02 -0700

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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5 Tips For a Knockout Phone Interview

SavvySugar — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:30:11 -0700

You know that a firm handshake, the right outfit, and appropriate eye contact are key to a good first impression in an interview - but what if your prospective employer can't even see you? We've talked about what kinds of questions you might be asked in a phone interview, but this increasingly popular hiring tool also comes with its own bag of tricks.

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9 Simple Ways to Save and Shop Smart

SavvySugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:30:13 -0700

The truth is, everyone needs to save money. Even people on the Forbes 400 worry about the economy, possible job loss and saving up for travel, retirement and a rainy day. The trouble is, we have to test out all kinds of saving strategies until we find the ones that work for our unique budgets and lifestyles. Here are a few simple ways to save day by day.

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More Than Words: The Week In Pictures

SavvySugar — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 09:30:12 -0700

The universal symbols for stress and disbelief are hand-over-mouth or hand-on-head - just take one look at the expressions and body language on these international faces after this week's developments. The week is not yet over, but so much has occurred in the financial world: The collapse of Lehman Brothers and the purchase of Merrill Lynch by Bank of America, not to mention the surprising government takeover of insurance giant AIG, has created a whirlwind of history-making events. See genuine reactions to it all - hit 'start slideshow' to begin.

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Famous Daughters Who Followed in Mom's Footsteps

SavvySugar — Fri, 09 May 2008 14:32:15 -0700

While most of you are pretty sure that working with your mom wouldn't be the happiest of situations, following in your mom's footsteps is a possibly more harmless way of sharing interests. Surely it's possible to put your own twist on any job and make it your own, which is exactly what these famous women have accomplished with their mom-inspired careers. Start the slideshow!

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May Must Have Advice

SavvySugar — Thu, 01 May 2008 08:32:45 -0700

Twenty-five accomplished people told Fortune about the best advice they'd ever received and ultimately influenced their lives. I've selected a handful of these to share with you, and I'm passing along the advice of people like Tina Fey and Craigslist founder Craig Newmark as May Must Haves. After reading what they had to say about the best advice they've received, let me know what's the best advice you've ever received in the comments.

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Celebrities' Tax Troubles

SavvySugar — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:27:52 -0800

Wesley Snipes was acquitted Friday of federal tax fraud and conspiracy but he was found guilty on three misdemeanor counts of failing to file a tax return. He could get a later sentence of three years in prison and is liable to pay millions in taxes. This is definitely not the only case of a celeb slipping on his taxes and there are a few innocent - and not so innocent - looking famous faces that have been under the tax gun. Source

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15 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

SavvySugar — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:30:26 -0700

Wedding budgets are all about prioritizing: Cut costs on the areas that aren't that important to you so you can spend more on the ones that matter most in your book. Many of you are already hitched so I asked you to share your saving tips with brides-to-be, and boy, did you come through! Start the slideshow to check out 15 ways other Sugar readers saved money on their weddings - being a newlywed myself, I've sprinkled my own tips in there, too. Source

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8 Places For Earth Day Freebies and Discounts (Today!)

SavvySugar — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 04:30:54 -0700

Nothing says Earth Day like saving a few bucks or getting stuff for free! Several businesses have chosen to honor the day by extending cash saving offers to their customers or handing out freebies as long as supplies last. From nail polish to light bulbs, there's something for everyone. Start the slideshow to see eight places that are giving out free stuff and discounts through today. Source

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