Learn to Love: Riding Downhill


Updated 05/07/12 12:54 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 9 comments

Learn to Love: Riding Downhill

I have been cycling with a pack of women lately and was relieved to find out that I was not the only adult afraid of riding downhill. Although my 5-year-old hates the small build up of speed on the decline, I knew there was joy to be found in racing down hills. The first thing to learning to love riding downhill is to simply ride downhill; you have to get comfortable to the speed of the descent Read more

How to Get Your Metabolism Moving


Updated 12/30/11 3:05 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Boost Your Metabolism to Lose Weight Faster

We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. Does your metabolism grind to a halt after 35? Can certain foods rev it up? Answers ahead — and they're good. By Paige Greenfield Here's something to feel good about: your body is a calorie-burning machine. You'll even torch a few while reading this article. The point is, every single thing you do — Read more

Savvy Safety Tips For Black Friday Shoppers


Updated 11/24/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Safety Tips For Black Friday Shoppers

We at Savvy love a good discount, and while I'm not sure I'm going to make it to the all the mega sales this Friday, I admire those of you who persevere for a good deal. It's an exciting time for both shoppers and our slowly recovering economy, so I'm all for the start of the season of consumerism. Before you go, take some time to make sure your shopping spree is as safe and efficient as Read more

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: Holiday Etiquette


Updated 11/11/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays: Holiday Etiquette

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! As the holidays approach (just seven weeks away!), you’re only getting more prepared. If you’ve been following our weekly Guerrilla Guide to the Holidays, you’ve already made your travel plans and selected the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. And it’s only the first week of November. Since you definitely Read more

10 Money Moves to Make Before You Freelance


Updated 10/13/11 12:20 AM · Posted by Bundle · 0 comments

Personal Finance Tips For Freelancers

We're thrilled to present this smart Bundle story here on Savvy! Freelancing can be an exciting and rewarding path for many people. You get to call the shots — accept or decline assignments, enjoy greater degree of flexibility in your schedule, and develop diversified streams of income. But there are also many things that freelancers have to worry about: health insurance, invoicing, saving for Read more

10 Jobs That Didn’t Exist 10 Years Ago


Updated 06/13/11 12:27 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Jobs That Are Hiring

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Thinking about a career change? For the best odds of snagging and hanging onto a job for the long haul, you'll want to avoid professions on the decline in today’s economy (think bookbinders, textile workers and machine-tool operators) and focus on professions whose outlook is rosier (such as health care, financial analysis or Read more

Fit Over 40: Why Time Is Key (Even For Celebrities)


Updated 10/11/11 6:24 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How 40-Something Celebrities Stay Young

We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from Self here on FitSugar! Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Halle Berry . . . these days, when a 40-something woman steps out in a bikini, it makes news. Turns out, there's a scientific explanation for why we're so fascinated by these lean, toned, impossibly supple bodies. In some ways, these apparent genetic wonders are defying the aging Read more

3 Ways You Might Be Slacking at the Office


Updated 04/18/11 2:25 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Avoid Slacking at Work

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! Substandard performance rarely happens by accident. Employees usually decide when and how to slack off or withhold their best efforts. In some cases, workers underperform for not-so-obvious reasons, such as lacking technical skills or health ailments. Whatever the causes, what's most important is how the manager responds. Here Read more

How to Juggle Multiple Job Offers


Updated 09/06/11 1:10 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Manage Job Offers

We're thrilled to present this smart Kiplinger story here on Savvy! I like to tell job-seekers that launching a serious job search is a move that sets ripples in motion. Once you begin talking with employers about potential opportunities, they can grow and spread in unpredictable ways. And sometimes that ripple effect results in multiple job offers presented to you at the same time. As Read more

The Law of Diminishing Orgasms and Other Economic Aspects of Your Sex Life


Updated 03/30/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

The Law of Diminishing Orgasms and Other Economic Aspects of Your Sex Life

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! Sex. You want more of it — in theory. But after running from meeting to client lunch to after-work Pilates to the grocery store and home, you’re too tired to even think about sex, much less actually do the deed. So, when your honey curls up next to you in bed and starts kissing your neck, you might call upon that handy Read more