The halogen lamp has a tungsten filament similar to the standard incandescent lamp, however the lamp is much smaller for the same wattage, and contains a halogen gas in the bulb. The halogen is important in that is stops the blackening and slows the thinning of the tungsten filament.
Unfortunately, finding the perfect time to ask for a raise or promotion is more art than science, but mid November might be a good place start. Hereâs why. First off is budgets. For companies on a calendar fiscal year (January through December), many are now planning out their budgets for 2013.
Tip: Change Your Bill Due Dates to Align with Paydays. Sometimes due dates on bills don't align with my paydays. If this happens, I simply call the company and ask if I can change when my account comes due. For example, payday is the 1st and 15th, so I ask for a due date of 8th or 22nd. This gives the mail plenty of time to get there. Most companies, especially credit card companies don't mind at all. This saves a lot of money on late fees and improves my credit rating.