Personal Finance Roundup

Ten Traits That Make You Filthy-Rich [TheStreet] “Understanding how personal traits can influence your finances is an essential ingredient for building wealth. Here are 10 key traits.”

Three Tax Scams to Keep an Eye Out For [Smart Money] “Here are the three latest scams the IRS is alerting consumers about this year.”

Don’t buy into dollar-cost averaging [CNN Money] “If you have a lump sum of cash, don’t invest it little by little. Decide on an asset allocation and buy in all at once.”

Prepare for your tax preparer [MSN Money] “The ‘envelope system’ gets you organized, helps you and your preparer find tax savings — and offers peace of mind. Here’s how to put it to work.”

Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell [Wall Street Journal] “Questions employers shouldn’t ask — and job seekers should avoid answering.”

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