http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/55318.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 11:40:45 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55318smojicaGet paid for blood plasma donation might sound like another economic hardship-busting scam, but it usually is not. Blood banks need this yellow liquid component of blood to help save lives through transfusions and medical research and are willing to pay for it. How It Works The body replenishes its supply of blood plasma naturally, so donating rare...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/55317.aspxMon, 09 Nov 2009 11:36:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55317mgwhitemtiAre you interested in becoming a mystery shopper but worried about falling victim to a scam? Find out how to recognize the signs of a scam so that you're free to recognize and sign up for legitimate mystery shopping opportunities. Hesitant to Start Shopping? 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Read on to find out about guidelines you must follow. A health savings account (HSA) is a savings account meant specifically for medical expenses. The money deposited into the account is pre-tax, so it is a great way to save for medical expenses. However, there are a few...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/54572.aspxSun, 01 Nov 2009 02:15:11 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54572LWatrousOnline student loan consolidation may help you reduce the amount of debt you must pay back. Read this to find out how to save money on your payments each month. When it comes to online student loan consolidation there are several different routes to take. 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Wedding loans have become more common as couples find they must pay for their own wedding as opposed to previous years when the bride’s, and possibly groom’s, family...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/54390.aspxSat, 31 Oct 2009 14:35:36 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54390sherisaidUnder the new Medicare drug law, if you're on Medicare, you may be eligible for a new "Extra Help" prescription drug assistance program that promises substantial help to pay for prescription drugs. Are you among the one of three Medicare recipients who qualify? Extra Help This year, the Social Security Administration mailed out 20 m...