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    Disaster drills now mandatory on cruises

    From now on, cruise lines must hold safety drills before leaving port and all passengers must attend.

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      GE to hire 5,000 veterans

      General Electric Co. says it will hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years and invest $580 million to expand its aviation business.

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        Pizza Hut offers $10K proposal package!

        Pizza Hut has a new proposal package for those looking for a unique way to pop the question!

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        1. Derrick Kuzak and Lewis Booth retiring

          Derrick Kuzak and Lewis Booth retiring

          Two well known executives at Ford Motor are retiring.

          • One of the largest shows opens today

            One of the largest shows opens today

            The Chicago Auto Show opens with press previews today.

          • Valentine’s Day Spending to top $17B

            Valentine’s Day Spending to top $17B

            A survey by the National Retail Federation predicts the average person plans to spend $126 on their significant other, up nearly 9% from last year.

            • App industry taking off, creating jobs

              App industry taking off, creating jobs

              Looking for a promising career in a lousy economy? There may be an "app" for that.

              • WATCH: Super bowl ads face off

                WATCH: Super bowl ads face off

                The Super Bowl may have been a nail biter, but the ads were a snooze.

              • Home prices continue to drop in Detroit

                Home prices continue to drop in Detroit

                A new report out today shows home prices continue to drop in the U.S., with Metro Detroit being the hardest hit market in the country.

                • Clint Eastwood to star in Chrysler Ad

                  Clint Eastwood to star in Chrysler Ad

                  The gritty actor is expected to star in the automaker's two-minute Super Bowl commercial.

                • Spirit Airlines adds $2 fee to tickets

                  Spirit Airlines adds $2 fee to tickets

                  The low-cost airline says new federal regulations to protect consumers is forcing it to add $2 to each ticket.

                  • Facebook files for $5 billion IPO

                    Facebook files for $5 billion IPO

                    Facebook made a much-anticipated status update Wednesday: The Internet social network is going public eight years after its computer-hacking CEO Mark Zuckerberg started the service at Harvard University.  

                    • GM's US sales fall 6 percent in January

                      GM's US sales fall 6 percent in January

                      General Motors Co. says its U.S. sales fell 6 percent in January compared to a strong month a year ago.

                      • VIDEO: Chevy Sonic Super Bowl ad

                        VIDEO: Chevy Sonic Super Bowl ad

                        The Super Bowl is this Sunday. But the ads from the big game are already being leaked, including this fun one from Chevy.

                        • Snyder to testify in DC on job creation

                          Snyder to testify in DC on job creation

                          Gov. Rick Snyder is heading to Washington to talk about jobs.

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                          1. Financial advice from Suze Orman

                            Financial advice from Suze Orman

                            Financial expert Suze Orman has some tips for people who are trying to get their financial houses in order.

                          2. Looking at Valentine's chocolates

                            Looking at Valentine's chocolates

                            Americans spend more than $700 million on chocolate for Valentine’s Day, according to the National Confectioners Association. But what’s the best tasting chocolate for the money?

                          3. iPad keyboards: are they worth it?

                            iPad keyboards: are they worth it?

                            Apple’s iPads were the hottest gift of the holiday season, but there is one thing that many users complain about -- the virtual keyboard.

                          4. A Laundry mistake that can cost you!

                            A Laundry mistake that can cost you!

                            Detergents are getting more concentrated... but how much do you use?

                          5. What to shred now!

                            What to shred now!

                            With identity theft on the rise, it's time to shred documents that thieves love

                          6. Protect yourself from Facebook Timeline

                            Protect yourself from Facebook Timeline

                            John Matarese shows three things you should do to guard your privacy when Facebook switches you to Timeline.

                          Personal Finance


                          1. Your 401(k) deserves special attention

                            Your 401(k) deserves special attention

                            New rules coming on fee disclosure in 401(k) plans

                            • 10 smart financial tips to begin 2012

                              10 smart financial tips to begin 2012

                              Ideas to get on the right money track in 2012.

                              • Last chance to buy paper savings bonds

                                Last chance to buy paper savings bonds

                                This holiday season is your last chance to stop by the bank and buy a paper savings bond, either for yourself or your loved ones.

                                • Holidays are a good time for job hunting

                                  Holidays are a good time for job hunting

                                  For weary job seekers, the holidays can seem like the perfect time to pull up the covers and retreat until January.

                                  • Tips to ensure safe holiday shopping

                                    Tips to ensure safe holiday shopping

                                    To ensure you have a safe-and-sane holiday shopping season, we've gathered tips from consumer experts.

                                    • 9 tips you need before making a donation

                                      9 tips you need before making a donation

                                      Learn to donate strategically to reap tax-time benefits