Career & Money Articles Archive

problems with sundaysBeating the Sunday Blues

For the overachieving single gal, a day of rest can be a minefield of options, expectations, and angst.
girl laying down relaxing5 Vacations That Could Boost Your Career

Any vacation that de-stresses and refreshes will improve your outlook and performance at work.
red carpet and limo6 Simple Rules for Assistants With Big Ambitions

The essential rules of getting ahead.
how much do you makeFive Money Questions You Must Ask Your Man

Your big spender could be hiding behind a mountain of debt.
getting a pay raise in a recessionThe Smart Gal’s Guide to Getting a Raise In a Recession

Talking money at work can be tricky these days.
day spaFive Brilliant Ways to Blow Your Budget

Budgets, like diets, can be unforgiving when it comes to the occasional splurge.
model carrying a dollar bill purse walking dog wearing a dollar sign cape11 Things We Won't Ask You to Do to Save Money

Money-saving DON'Ts from MC.
coworker relationsSix Ways Your Coworkers Can Help You Get Ahead

Here are some important tips for, yes, exploiting those coworker relationships for your long-term success.
board room business5 Tips for Successful Networking

When it comes to networking, working a room can be daunting, especially for those uncomfortable with the social pressures of schmoozing. But there’s no underestimating the value of connections gleaned from a good contact.
GOOGLE (Mountain View, Calif.)The Most Coveted Summer Internships

Herewith, the nation’s most coveted internships, and the perks lavished upon their lucky recipients.
mary tyler moore in front of wall of international clocksThe Time Paradox

Psychologist Philip Zimbardo observed that we tend to fixate on either the past (nostalgics), the present (hedonists), or the future (goal-oriented workaholics like you).
wendy brandes wearing necklaces she designed in the diamond district of new york citySecrets and Lies

When I found out my business partner had been hiding a tragic truth, I was devastated--then furious. But I knew one thing for sure: I wasn't going to give up. If there was a lesson to be learned.
woman with red lipstick pressing a fork to her lipsWhy Brunch is Not the Answer

8 reasons to skip brunch.
know your repayment optionsGirl’s Guide to Paying Off Student Loans

The smartest gals implement these cost-saving strategies.

gallerist honor fraser in her culver city gallery with artist rosson crowHow to Talk about Art

You may not know your Lucian from your Sigmund, but you can still hold your own at the art museum with this conversation guide.
Grey's AnatomyTuning Out

The Sabbath used to be the holiest of TV nights.
booksA Better Way to Spend Your Sunday

Try these Sunday activities to beat the Sunday blues.
girl in swimsuit and cardigan in chairHow I Survive the Sunday Blues

Your Sunday survival strategies.
The Trouble with Sunday

Beating the Sunday Blues
give away stuff you don't use, de-clutter your life, clutterFive Easy Steps to De-Clutter Your Desk

Simple tidying could avoid that kind of egregious waste of time and productivity.
stop trying to live like your parentsMillionaire by 30? Easier Than You Think

Insider tips on making the money you deserve.
former investmant banker melissa afromowitzSurviving a Layoff

Three women prove there is life after losing your job.

trade in your gas guzzler, suv, carGas It Up While Keeping Your Costs Down

There’s no denying it. Gas prices are skirting the $4-a-gallon mark, and things don’t look like they’ll be letting up anytime soon.
diane von furstenberg flagship storeHitting the New Sex and the City Hotspots

Sex and the City cosmo-sloshing devotees can pack one of those big double decker buses for a guided tour past some of the movie’s most memorable locations.
his girl fridayMovies for Women Who Like To Kick Ass in the Office

Pop in one of these cinematic classics starring kick-ass career gals who broke the rules and succeeded. Use that for motivation.