This is a great article… some of the most interesting things I read:
- Get stability control on your car – On your next new car, get electronic stability control, a safety feature helps prevent skids and spins. Studies show it reduces SUV single-vehicle crashes by 67 percent. It’s standard on vehicles ranging from the Audi A3 to the BMW Z4, and a $500 option on others. For a list of ESC-equipped vehicles, go to www.esceducation.org.
- Get rewards you will actually use – Switch your airline miles or other merchandise rewards to a credit card with rewards you’ll actually use — like cash back. Search for a no-fee card that suits you at www.cardweb.com or www.bankrate.com.
- Donate your shares – Donate stock, not cash, to charity. Not only will you help those in need, you’ll forever avoid taxes on any gains on the stock — and you can deduct the full value of the shares on your tax return. The charity will be happy to help you with the paperwork.
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