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PF Newswrap: Investing in Charities and Bonds

These days it’s important to make sure you’re using your dollars wisely. Read these two personal finance stories we published earlier today for tips on giving and investing wisely.

Charity Sites That Let Donors Call the Shots
FiLife Take: Do you pass on making charitable donations because you don’t know how your money will be spent? Check out several new websites that allow you to control how your donated dollars are used.

Bond Funds Can Add Stability
FiLife Take: Trying to stabilize your portfolio amidst all the stock-market volatility? Bonds, a traditional safe haven, may be a good option. Buying bonds through a mutual fund or ETF that tracks an index of fixed-income securities offers cheap and simple stability. SmartMoney recommends two of the best bond funds for taxable investors.