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5 Places to Get Health Care That Aren't a Clinic 10/25/2018 08:00pm • Not 'just a trim' A man walked into a barbershop to get a haircut and walked out understanding, for the first time, that he had high blood pressure. This is not a punchline: It's the story of some of many African-American men who've participated in barbershop-based health interventions. Some, like T Tax-Filing Tips for College Students 10/25/2018 08:00pm • Filing taxes as a college student comes with a unique set of challenges. And determining whether and how to file taxes requires taking note of your previous year's employment, wages, tax withholding and parents' tax strategies. You may want to use the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday or winter break f How to Prioritize IRA and 401(k) Accounts 10/25/2018 08:00pm • Death and taxes are the only two certainties in life. While one is unavoidable, taxes can be minimized with strategic planning. For investors, that means utilizing tax-advantaged accounts, including 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts, to the fullest. John Vento, president of Comprehensive W DC voter guide: General election 2018 10/25/2018 04:24pm • WASHINGTON — In the general election Nov. 6, D.C. residents will cast ballots in several races for the D.C. Council: for chairman and at-large member, as well as ward members for wards 1, 3, 5 and 6. Maryland Voter Guide Virginia Voter Guide Bill lowering DC voting age to 16 passes comm How to Recover From Financial Mistakes Made in Your 20s 10/24/2018 08:00pm • So you made a few financial mistakes right out of college that you're still trying to correct. You finally understand the long-term implications of not paying attention to your credit score and not paying your credit card in full each month. 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It's called lucid dreaming, and it doesn't happen that often. Some steadfast skeptics still question whether it really even happens at all. However, a growing body of research increasingly Smart Strategies for Traveling With a Credit Card 10/24/2018 08:00pm • Whether you're visiting another state or traveling abroad, your credit card could be put in more threatening situations than when used at home. You should always be aware of how you use and safeguard your credit card information, even if you're a seasoned traveler. Additionally, if you want to trav What to Do When Your New Home Is a Lemon 10/24/2018 08:00pm • When it comes to buying an old property, homeowners must prepare for unexpected repairs, potential structural problems, non-working appliances and other issues associated with poor construction. 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