July is high burglary season because so many people leave town. To help avoid making that obvious, suspend your newspaper subscription and have your mail held. Another clear indication is if all your lights are off for an extended period. To fix that, you can buy a timer for about $30. Jean Chatzky avoidburglarybuy share on social
While you're going through this process of trying to find the satisfaction in your work, pretend you feel satisfied. Tell yourself you had a good day. Walk through the corridors with a smile rather than a scowl. Your positive energy will radiate. If you act like you're having fun, you'll find you are having fun. Jean Chatzky actcorridorday share on social
If you work in a home office, you can likely write off that space, as long as you use it only for work. Jean Chatzky homelongoffice Change image and share on social
No purchase is so urgent, no bargain so rare, that you don't have time to research it thoroughly, despite what they might have you believe. This applies, in particular, to infomercials that urge you to 'Call now, while supplies last,' or 'Call in the next 10 minutes for a free gift.' Jean Chatzky applybargaincall share on social
People who are passionate about what they do reach financial comfort and wealth more often than those who are not. That argues for doing one of two things. Finding your passion and pursuing it. Or becoming passionate about what you're already pursuing. Jean Chatzky arguecomfortfinancial share on social
If salary is your most important consideration, make sure you don't take too much time off beyond the allotted 12-14 weeks of maternity leave - and certainly don't leave altogether. Jean Chatzky allotaltogetherconsideration Change image and share on social
While it's true a small treat won't blow your budget, indulging every day could - the same way a slice of cake probably won't hurt but, if you make it a daily habit, you may have trouble fitting in your pants. Jean Chatzky blowbudgetcake share on social
If you haven't gotten a raise in the past couple years for a job well done, it might be time to ask for one. Jean Chatzky couplejobpast Change image and share on social