Personal Finance Roundup

A Habit of Generosity [Wall Street Journal]“Turning generosity into a daily habit can be good for your career.”

3 ways to outsmart the market [CNN Money] “At times the market acts like the fool. Protecting yourself from its folly is simpler than you might think.”

The 19 most-overlooked tax deductions [MSN Money] “Don’t throw money away by missing these easy tax breaks.”

5 Alternatives to CDs [Kiplinger] “There are better things to do with your money than invest in another certificate of deposit if the one you have is maturing.”

7 Ways to Empty Flexible-Spending Accounts Now [Smart Money] “Assuming a last-minute doctor’s visit is out of the question, try these seven tactics to spend down your FSA.”

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