The tiny word it's not actually OK to use at work

Plus, 6 times Trump knew nothing about how money works No Images? Click here   Ever have one of those weeks in which it feels like you're just hemorrhaging money? The car breaks, the roof leaks, you forgot you need to renew your car tag... I'm having one of those weeks, so I'm cutting back elsewhere and living on this (admittedly not authentic) cheap creamy chicken curry, which the author estimates costs about $2.50 per serving. And it's pretty good!  Scroll on for what you should know about selling airline miles, two ways to calculate your disposable income, and work advice about one little word that should improve communication with your colleagues.  Janie   Take back your life Ever feel like you're being gaslighted as the president talks about money and the economy in ways that are basically the exact opposite of how it works for you? He praised 401(k)s last year like they were rocketing to the moon, while it was actually a bad year for the stock market and retirement accounts. Seize your sanity back: We poked holes in 6 things Trump said about money that just weren't right.  Trump Tweets and quotes about money that show he's out of touch     Deal with it It's probably happened to you: You're happily chatting online about day-to-day stuff with a colleague, employee or boss, responding with an "OK" or three as things roll along. Everything's cool, until the person asks why you're so upset. What?! It's probably because "OK," "okay," and "k" are secretly fraught words you should be careful about using at work, even if that seems ridiculous. Monica Torres spoke to an internet linguist to find out why — and how you can couch "OK" so it doesn't offend.  Try saying this instead Pro Tip: Strong shout out to this super-handy tip from Twitter user Alison Kim: There's a Chrome app called Language Learning With Netflix that helps you freshen your language aptitude by displaying English and original language subtitles so you can match words visually and with what you hear. We can't wait to freshen up our skills by film.  Want more practical magic? How to calculate your disposable income [U.S. News] Can you sell airline miles? [Lifehacker] What to know about tax refund advances [U.S. News]    .     HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. No moon dust. No B.S. Just a completely essential daily guide to achieving the good life. Subscribe here. Like what you see? Share it. Can't get enough? You'll also love HuffPost's Entertainment newsletter. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe      . - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe