Today’s top story: 5 financial tasks you should tackle by year-end. Also in the news: 5 tips to make your $75 fill-up hurt less, 5 best alternatives to traditional savings accounts, how to handle buying and selling a home at the same time.

5 Financial Tasks You Should Tackle by Year-End
The end of the year is a good time to handle a few items that will head off issues for your heirs.

5 Tips to Make Your $75 Fill-Up Hurt Less
Give your mpg a boost.

5 Best Alternatives to Traditional Savings Accounts
Saving outside the box.

How To Handle Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
While maintaining your sanity.