Track Etiquette


Updated 07/22/08 6:00 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Track Etiquette

I have been hitting the track lately for sprint interval workouts. The track close to my house is full of folks working out, which I must say makes my heart swell with joy. All those people exercising outside feels like an inspirational community to me. Problem is some folks don't know how to share. Like most public spaces, there is an etiquette to working out at a track. Just like driving on Read more

Ask a Savvy Bride: My Engagement Is Wreaking Havoc on My Credit Card


Updated 06/05/11 12:20 AM · Posted by SavvySugar · 1 comment

Advice For Curbing Spending While Being Engaged

Being engaged is a rare special occasion in life, so it's no wonder people go to great lengths to make it perfect. That need for perfection comes at a cost, and it's easy to get carried away. Your special wedding season Ask Savvy questions, like this one below, will be answered by SavvySugar and a very savvy bride. Submit your questions in our Ask Savvy group. Dear Savvy, I was two paychecks away Read more

10 Essential Etiquette Tips For the Yoga Studio Newbie


Updated 10/11/11 8:45 PM · Posted by · 6 comments

Beginning Yoga Studio Tips

I'm no yoga expert, but I do enjoy going to yoga class to keep me feeling relaxed and aligned. Since regularly practicing can add up, I've been doing work trade at my local studio so I can take a free class or two in exchange for manning the front desk once a week. It's made me feel more comfortable with yoga culture as well as helped me learn about the different yoga styles. It's also allowed Read more

Tech Tips For Working Remotely


Updated 09/19/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Tech Tips For Working From Home

According to a new study, telecommuting is on the rise. In fact, 56 percent of decision makers at US companies think that working from home makes employees more productive and 53 percent of CFOs plan on increasing telecommuting options at their companies. If you're part of the lucky population that is or soon will be allowed to work remotely, be sure to follow these tips for maximizing your home Read more

Who Pays When It’s Business?


Updated 09/09/11 12:20 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Who Pays When It’s Business?

We're thrilled to present this smart LearnVest story here on Savvy! You’re out to lunch with your mentor. She’s always given you smart advice on everything from dealing with your difficult colleague to whether to accept that new job. You’re grateful and want to show your appreciation, but she’s older, wiser and, well, higher on the pay scale. When the waiter drops the check at your Read more

Savvy Community: How Do I Take Advantage of This Market?


Updated 08/22/11 10:08 AM · Posted by · 2 comments

Tips For Younger Investors

This question was posted by almondeyes83 in our SavvySugar Q and A community group. She wants to know how to take advantage of the rocky market. I reached out to Robert Brokamp, a retirement expert from The Motley Fool, the go-to website for investing, to share his expertise with us. I'm a young investor and would like to take advantage of this market . . . but have no idea where to start! I am Read more

401K Changing Funds, Good Idea or Bad Idea?


Updated 08/12/11 1:09 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Basics of 401K Management

This question was posted by maude in our Ask Savvy community group. She wants to know how to make the most of her 401k. I reached out to John Rosevear, Motley Fool contributing writer from The Motley Fool, the go-to website for investing, to share his expertise with us. I have been contributing to my 401K for several years now and I have been using the retirement-based fund where the company Read more