It's the giving season, time to share our many blessings with the family, friends — and causes — that matter most. And although philanthropy is primarily a selfless act, you should still take advantage of the built-in benefits to your bottom line. The December 2008 issue of Real Simple® magazine offered helpful advice and creative solutions to help you and your favorite charities get more out of every contribution. If you missed the feature, download another copy here for your Manage Your Money, Manage Your Life binder. You can also check out the additional online tools we've put together here for maximizing charitable donations.