http://www.brighthub.com/search/searchresults.aspx?u=3286&o=DateDescending&a=275Posts by moonshadowen-UShttp://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/56580.aspxThu, 19 Nov 2009 17:18:16 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:56580moonshadowDental discount cards can offer substantial savings on your family’s dental care, but the keys to determining if you should buy into a discount program are how often you will use the card and whether your preferred dentist participates in the discount program. What you need to know about Dental Discount Programs Dental discount card programs ...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/19982.aspxThu, 18 Dec 2008 20:20:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:19982moonshadowAlmost everyone gets at least one gift that is not quite perfect, so use these tips to make sure that you make the most of the return. Get a Gift Receipt When the economy is tight, accepting holiday gifts that are not quite right makes even less sense than usual. So, how do you get the best return for your gift? If you receive a present that is jus...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/30526.aspxSun, 29 Mar 2009 01:17:32 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30526moonshadowOkay, so you know you need to be putting money away for a rainy day, but just how much money should you have in your contingency fund? Here are some simple steps to figure it out. Contingency Fund Necessities Most of us have heard the old proverb about saving for a rainy day, but with the current economic conditions, it would be easy to argue, ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/41141.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 03:23:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41141moonshadowColon examinations have become much more comfortable since the flexible sigmoidoscopy has replaced its rigid predecessor. With a little preparation, the procedure is little more than an uncomfortable day at the doctor’s office. Preparing for the test When your doctor wants to do a complete inspection of your large intestine, the process will ...http://www.brighthub.com/science/medical/articles/41136.aspxWed, 01 Jul 2009 03:17:35 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:41136moonshadowThe thought of a rectal exam is enough to make many people frantic, but a few simple questions can help reassure even the most fearful patient before an anoscopy. Here's what to expect from this minorly invasive examination. What to Expect An anoscopy is the diagnostic testing procedure used for an anal exam when the doctor does not need to do ...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/27619.aspxFri, 27 Feb 2009 21:23:57 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27619moonshadowIn a weak economy, people want to save money wherever they can, but sometimes it helps to make a little extra money too. Local consignment shops offer a place to do both. Making Money No matter what the economy looks like, saving money and making money via consignment shops just makes good sense. Many people confuse consignment and resale shops wit...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/37287.aspxThu, 28 May 2009 15:22:21 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:37287moonshadowIn trying economic times it can be difficult to figure out how and when the bank will process your deposit and the checks you wrote. Every bank has different procedures for clearing a check, but learning them for your own bank is imperative to your financial security. Read the Paperwork Whenever you open a new bank account, the bank is required by ...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/30555.aspxSun, 29 Mar 2009 01:46:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:30555moonshadowYou've been saving for awhile and there is a decent amount in the savings account, but you also have a balance on your high-interest credit card. Should you pay it off or leave your savings alone? Paying off Credit Conflicting economic advice is always hard to decipher, but choosing to use your savings account to pay off your high-interest ...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/27908.aspxSat, 28 Feb 2009 15:30:34 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27908moonshadowExperts say that with the changing economy, more people are finding work from home opportunities as a way to make ends meet. But working from home generally means being self-employed and that means more taxes. You need every legal deduction you can find. Tax Deductions for Your Work From Home Business When you work from home, it can be easy to forg...http://www.brighthub.com/money/personal-finance/articles/27903.aspxSat, 28 Feb 2009 14:01:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27903moonshadowEven if you routinely itemize your tax deductions, you probably opted for the standard mileage deduction rather than itemizing your car expenses. However, there is a better way to determine if you could be saving more money by itemizing your car expenses. Choosing the Standard Allowance Trying to decide whether to itemize your car care deductions o...