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Financial advice from Suze Orman
Financial expert Suze Orman has some tips for people who are trying to get their financial houses in order.
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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?
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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.
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A Laundry mistake that can cost you!
Detergents are getting more concentrated... but how much do you use?
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What to shred now!
With identity theft on the rise, it's time to shred documents that thieves love
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Protect yourself from Facebook Timeline
John Matarese shows three things you should do to guard your privacy when Facebook switches you to Timeline.
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What are America's top stores?
Our partners at Consumer Reports ask thousands of shoppers to weigh in on their favorite stores. See how your favorite did.
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A new kind of credit report
A new kind of credit report can tell lenders more than ever before.
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5 phone calls that can save you money
John Matarese shows 5 simple phone calls that could lower a number of your monthly bills
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Biggest complaints about the Apple Store
John Matarese says some people don't like the Apple store for several reasons.
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Find out who un-friended you on Facebook
John Matarese has details on a new way of finding out who has dumped you as a friend
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Sneaking in veggies at dinner
We all know it can be tough to get kids to eat veggies and other healthy choices. 7 is taking action with some tricks to help get your kids on the road to health.
Meet JoAnne Purtan
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JoAnne Purtan
JoAnne Purtan is co-anchor of Action News at Noon and 5 p.m. JoAnne joined WXYZ in 1998. Before coming home to Detroit, she worked as an anchor/reporter at WRGB TV in Albany, New York. Her work has been nominated for close to a dozen Emmy awards.
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Send JoAnne an email, so you Don't Waste Your Money!
Consumer News
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Slashing the gas bill down to size
Cooking a hearty breakfast inside her Lake Orion home, Carolyn Skalnek depends on natural gas to power her gas stove - gas provided by Consumers Energy.
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Financial advice from Suze Orman
Financial expert Suze Orman has some tips for people who are trying to get their financial houses in order.
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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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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?
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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.
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A Laundry mistake that can cost you!
Detergents are getting more concentrated... but how much do you use?
Personal Finance
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Your 401(k) deserves special attention
New rules coming on fee disclosure in 401(k) plans
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10 smart financial tips to begin 2012
Ideas to get on the right money track in 2012.
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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.
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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.
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Tips to ensure safe holiday shopping
To ensure you have a safe-and-sane holiday shopping season, we've gathered tips from consumer experts.
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9 tips you need before making a donation
Learn to donate strategically to reap tax-time benefits
