After plenty of false starts, warmer weather is finally making an appearance in most of the US. But it can be hard to get into the Spring spirit when you're stuck inside working all day — recycled air and the bluish glow of your computer screen don't exactly scream springtime. Read on for ways to take advantage of the season this month, even if you're chained to your desk. Read more

Tax day is comin' right up! It's on April 17, and a lot of you said that you've already filed your taxes, which means the refund is coming soon. There are plenty of smart ways to spend your tax windfall, but you can choose to spend it more meaningfully this year with these suggestions. Take note that you should consider these options only if your budget allows for it. Give back and show your care Read more

Knowledge is king. The first step to creating change in your life is to know what you're doing wrong or why you need to change. I've picked out nine books that will better your life in 2012. Whether it's figuring out how to get out of debt, learning how to be happier, or trying to find ways to get a job, reading just one of these books is guaranteed to change your life for the better this year. Read more

Sometimes it's hard living life on a shoestring budget. When it comes to meals, it's easy to just grab something convenient, cheap, and quick. Those options aren't always the healthiest and will cost you in the long run. Here are some cheap foods that are good for your budget but bad for your health. Read more

For those of you who don't wake up naturally, an alarm clock might be one of the only ways to force yourself out of bed. There are so many different types of sleepers, and I've found four different kinds of alarm clocks to suit each one. Figuring out a good way to wake yourself up is key to having a restful sleep. Read on to find out which clock will best fit the way you wake up. Read more

Never ending work to-do lists breed stress. It's a fact of adult life. We race to get to work on time and fight to get ahead or make a mark. If you find your blood boiling amid deadlines and piles of paper decode your stressors, focus on your strengths, tidy up and then try these simple (but stress-crushing!) tips from Mental Health America. Read more

Desperate people resort to desperate measures. When I read about the sad story of a 17-year-old boy in China who sold his kidney to buy the iPad 2, I started wondering about what we're actually allowed to sell here in the US and how much people are legally making off of selling their body parts. Personally, I think I'm going to pass on selling any part of myself for cash — it's not really my Read more

Ever have one of those days when you're unsure if you can make it to the end of the day without snoozing at your desk? Those sleepless nights can be tough, but staying awake on the job is even more painful. Too much coffee can make you jittery, so read on to find out what else you can do to avoid snoring at work. Read more

Fictional Miranda Hobbes from Sex and the City isn't the only person suffering from "work sucks the fun outta me" syndrome. It's an all-too-real problem for more than 75 percent of SavvySugar readers who say they are so focused on the work aspect of work it's challenging to let their hair down. If you are feeling stressed, and need a fun-infusion during your long workday, take a breath and bust a Read more

Shaking off a rough day at work isn't always easy. Let go of the workday blues when you leave the office by taking time for yourself. There are plenty of ways to detach from the day's events and none of these ideas involve retail therapy — no need to make things worse by spending money you may not have. Check out these ways to unwind and then take a load off, working girl. Photo copyright Read more