The Savvy Life

Climbing Out of Debt and Up the Career Ladder

After college, I got a job working retail - selling hip women's clothing. I figured it made sense to work where I loved shopping – take advantage of the employee discount while getting experience under my belt. I was very successful and moved up the corporate ladder. With each promotion, there were more expectations on me to "look the part" and "dress for the position you want, not what you have." Write comment (0 Comments)

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Conquering Credit Cards

Jean Chatsky, a financial expert on the Today show, recently estimated that the typical American family carries about $6,000 in credit card debt. Many more are struggling with $10,000, $20,000 or even $30,000 of staggering debt. Write comment (0 Comments)

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Tax Time: Do It Yourself or Rely on the Pros?

When it comes to filing your income taxes, you have two options: do it yourself, or have someone else do it for you. The decision used to be easy. Unless you really enjoyed math, or simply could not afford it, you had an expert -friend family or professional- do it for you. Write comment (0 Comments)

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