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Five Health Issues Facing All Women
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
By Cassandra Raposo and Rebecca Galib October brings with it many colors, like the vibrant red, orange and yellow of autumn leaves. October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so while brilliantly colored leaves are falling around us, another color – pink – is also making the rounds. According to the American Cancer Society, roughly…
Breast Cancer Survivor Spreads Hope in Reach to Recovery Program
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
While battling a life-changing disease like breast cancer, it helps to have a support system in place. It’s especially helpful when someone who has survived breast cancer is in your corner, helping you navigate through the journey, from the initial diagnosis to undergoing treatment and beyond. Someone like Dianne Fonseca, a AAA member and Greenville,…
Early Breast Cancer Detection Saves Lives and Money
September 15, 2018. AAA Staff
A late-stage breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating. The five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with stage 0 or 1 breast cancer is nearly 100 percent. But it drops to 73 percent for women diagnosed at stage 3, and to 22 percent at stage 4, according to the American Cancer Society. The financial costs are…
BRCA Mutations: When to Test Your Genes for Breast Cancer
September 15, 2018. Rebecca Galib
You’ve heard of inheriting genes from your parents, like your eye and hair color, but what about inheriting breast cancer? BRCA1 and BRCA2 are inherited gene mutations linked to an increased risk of breast and ovarian cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, 12 percent of women in the U.S. will develop breast cancer at…
The History of Credit Cards and the Credit Card Life Cycle
September 15, 2018. Tara Schatz
A look at how credit cards came to be, how the technology works and the process they go through to get from the printer to your wallet.
Tips For Seniors Saving For Retirement
September 14, 2018. Nalea Ko
Are you saving enough money for retirement? Learn more about retirement savings plans and discounts for seniors.
Fall en Route to Canada’s Maritime Provinces
September 13, 2018. Craig Idlebrook
An autumn itinerary that encompasses some of our greatest hits of travel experiences for a family road trip to the Maritime Provinces.
Mortgage vs. Rent: What Works Best for You?
September 13, 2018. Rebecca Melnitsky
We weigh the benefits and consider the insurance costs of each to help you determine which option is best for you.
The World’s Top Casino Hubs
September 13, 2018. Jill Schensul
Asia’s new and spectacular casino resorts are among the hottest spots this year, adding to the world of choices for casino travel.
Steer Clear of Unsafe Websites and Keep Your Credit Card Info Safe
September 13, 2018. Tara Schatz
Have you ever stopped to wonder whether a website is secure before you input sensitive credit card information? Learn about the dangers of unsafe websites and how to determine if a site can be trusted.