Personal Finance Roundup

4 Common Resume Blunders [Yahoo Hotjobs] “Keep yourself in the running by avoiding these resume mistakes.”

Are stores relaxing return policies? [Consumer Reports] “A new survey by the National Retail Federation concludes that many retailers will be adhering to more generous merchandise return policies this holiday season.”

When to File Taxes Separately [Wall Street Journal] “Some married couples can save significant amounts of federal income tax by filing separately.”

Learning to keep costs under control [Vanguard] “If there’s a silver lining to the current economic downturn, it may be a renewed focus on living within our means.”

Back to Basics: Reduce your debt [Mighty Bargain Hunter] “Here are a few things to consider as you reduce debt.”

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