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Daily Aspirin Doesn't Appear to Prolong Healthy Life for Older Adults 09/20/2018 08:00pm • If you're an adult in your late 60s or 70s who's physically healthy, mentally sharp and trying to stay that way, taking a daily low-dose aspirin probably won't help that much, new research shows. Until now, there hasn't been much guidance for healthy older people trying to weigh the possible preven Should You Ever Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card? 09/20/2018 08:00pm • Whether you save your credit card for emergencies only or consider yourself an expert in racking up rewards, you know that using your credit card responsibly is key to keeping your finances in good shape. So when tax time comes around, the thought of charging your tax bill to a credit card might see 10 unexpected debt traps — and how to avoid them 09/20/2018 08:00pm • In theory, staying out of debt seems like a straightforward process: By not spending more than you can afford, you'll be debt-free. 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For example, the keyword search term "trade wars" displays 300 million results, "Trump threatens" display Everything You Need to Know About Credit Counselors 09/20/2018 08:00pm • If budgeting troubles or financial curveballs such as medical issues, divorce and major home repairs have left you struggling with debt, you may need help getting back in the black. A credit counselor can work with you to set up a budget and payment plan to resolve outstanding debts and plan for a b Can I Skip Chemotherapy for My Early Stage Breast Cancer? 09/20/2018 08:00pm • Names of clinical trials at times can sound ... well, clinical. Occasionally, though, those names hide big news. Such was the case this past June when news broke with results of the Trial Assigning Individualized Options for Treatment, or TAILORx, which made huge waves in the world of breast cancer. A New Face After Traumatic Injury 09/20/2018 08:00pm • Think about all the functions your face performs: In so many ways, it allows a person to interface with the world -- and not just to interact, either. "It's your identity, you chew, you breathe," says Dr. Dan Ceradini, an assistant professor and director of research in the Hansjörg Wyss Department PHOTOS: For Puerto Rico's poor, hurricane was heavy blow 09/20/2018 12:02am • NARANJITO, Puerto Rico (AP) — After Hurricane Maria hit on Sept. 20, 2017, thousands of Puerto Ricans living below the poverty line were pushed to the brink of despair — struggling for food and housing, diapers and medicine. 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However, unlike other credit cards, they're typically designed to be paid off in full each month, and some don't have a preset spending limit. Cardholders usually don't pay interest charges, since th From chainsaws to nurses: Pinpointing who can help in emergencies 09/18/2018 04:29pm • WASHINGTON — First responders can't be everywhere at once during major events such as Hurricane Florence. So, a local guide that's being put together aims to prepare residents on how to help each other during emergencies. In the final stages of preparation, the Fairfax County Community Emergenc