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title: 'More Money Thursday Roundup: Cash in Frequent Flier Miles & Outsource Chores'
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Personal finance from around the Web:

-   Have some frequent flier miles racked up? [Now is a the perfect time to redeem them](http://www.dailyfinance.com/2010/02/11/now-is-the-perfect-time-to-redeem-your-frequent-flyer-miles/) for your dream trip. \[WalletPop\]

-   But if you're thinking about flying stand-by, [get ready to pay for the privilege](http://hertwocents.com/2010/02/11/standby-fees/). \[Her Two Cents\]

-   Whether you have a partner or are hoping to find one for Valentine's Day, retailers are the ones who find true love on the holiday -- with all the sales of flowers, cards, chocolate and more. This infographic breaks down V-Day by the numbers. \[BillShrink\]

-   Most parents hope their kids will be better off than they were. But [a new report](http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/10/are-you-better-off-than-your-parents-were/) indicates that for Americans, that isn't always easy. \[Economix\]

-   Outsourcing isn't just for IT jobs anymore. [Outsource your to-do list](http://www.consumerismcommentary.com/2010/02/11/time-management-outsource-to-save-money-time/) to save time and money. \[Consumerism Commentary\]

-   Consult [this list](http://moneysmartlife.com/tax-credits-2009/) to make sure you're not missing any tax credits for 2009. \[MoneySmart Life\]

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