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PSA: Why Shouldn’t Men Get Screened

In a major turn-around, a high-ranking government panel said the test does more harm than good, only saving one life in 1,000. Read

Choosing Sleep Over Sex?

That seems to be the choice if you’re considering (or have bought) one of those cushy, squishy, memory foam mattresses. Read

Credit Card Spending Habit Poll

Does the way the 50-plus crowd uses plastic differ from that of their younger counterparts? Read

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Health Discovery

Eating Low-Fat Dairy May Cut Your Stroke Risk

Swedish study says vitamin D plays a major role. read

Smartphone Apps to save you money: scan and shop

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Bar Code Apps That Save You Money

Get coupons, compare prices with your smartphone as you shop. read

Scam Alert

Avoiding Identity Theft During Travel

Follow these steps to protect personal information when away from home. read

Save a Buck

How to Stop Wasting Food

7 tips for preserving food – and your grocery budget. read

The Author Speaks

What’s the Secret to a Highly Effective Life?

Stephen Covey shares his leadership and problem-solving tips. read

Scam Alert

New Twists on Old Scams

Don’t be fooled by these emails, phone calls. read

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Social Security Mailbox

If I Work While Receiving Benefits, Do I Still Pay FICA Taxes?

As long as you stay on the job you will. Read

Ask Sid

Protecting Your Money in a Divorce

6 ways to safeguard your assets when a longtime marriage breaks up. Read

Financially Speaking

Will You Leave a Fair Will for Your Children?

Learn how to preserve family harmony if one child gets more. Read

Ask Ms. Medicare

Can Medicare Help Me Lose Weight?

You may qualify for free counseling sessions to get rid of those extra pounds. Read

They Made
History

Johnny Carson at his final 'Tonight Show' taping. — AP Photo

MAY 22, 1992

After nearly 30 years as host, Johnny Carson says farewell to an estimated 50 million viewers on his final episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.

1856: Mayhem breaks out in Congress when Rep. Preston Brooks of South Carolina viciously beats Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts into unconsciousness with his cane in the Senate chambers. Brooks was angered by Sumner's comments against the Kansas-Nebraska Act and its proslavery supporters, one of whom was Brooks' cousin.

1972: President Richard Nixon is the first U.S. president to visit Moscow, where he arrives for a week-long summit with Soviet leaders on topics ranging from the Vietnam War to the missile race to a joint space exploration project.