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Generation Y Me?

January 29, 2014 by Richard Markosian Leave a Comment

The “Greatest Generation” is now in its late 80s. Their kids, the Baby Boomers, are slowly retiring. If our current trajectory of spending and debt continues, according to economists and congressional members such as Paul Ryan and Rand Paul, by the time the Boomers pass the baton of retirement to the Millennials, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid will be bankrupt. The … [Read more...]

Blood Money

February 9, 2010 by Heidi.Atkin 17 Comments

Earn $300 per month for your blood. Economic hardship is leading to an increase in blood donation services offering money. With credit card offerings decreasing and interest rising, many individuals who may have otherwise turned to credit when financially strapped are finding new ways to earn cash to finance things like entertainment, doctor's visits and grocery … [Read more...]

Blood Money II

January 9, 2010 by Rebecca Edwards 1 Comment

Healthy and STD free? Plasma donation is a viable way to earn $500 a month in extra income to make ends meet. Car accident victims may need as many as 50 units of blood to stay alive. This means it requires 50 blood donors to save one life. As someone who has a rare blood type, I have always been aware of the importance of donating blood and plasma. Now, with the reality of … [Read more...]

Plasma Truth: Donating Plasma in Utah

April 6, 2009 by Richard Markosian 2 Comments

Plasma clinics are booming during the economic slowdown, but blood clinics are struggling. Find out where your plasma really goes. The mainstream media loves to do "sign of the times" pieces during America's recession. Time and time again we see the same report about the increase of people donating plasma for money as a means of making ends meet. The reports … [Read more...]

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