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  1. Slashing the gas bill down to size

    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.

  2. 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.

  3. Disaster drills now mandatory on cruises

    Disaster drills now mandatory on cruises

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

  4. 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?

  5. 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.

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      Do seniors deserve all those discounts?

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      • What you don't know can cost you money

        What you don't know can cost you money

        A new book on the investment industry promises to expose everything from the dangers of the "free lunch" seminar to the red flags that may indicate trouble with your account.

        • 10 questions to ask a financial planner

          10 questions to ask a financial planner

          Most of us can use some help with our finances. If you are looking for someone to help you invest your money, we have compiled a list of questions to ask a financial planner.
           

          • $-saving tricks buying Halloween candy

            $-saving tricks buying Halloween candy

            "Fun Size" and "Mini" candies can take a huge bite out of the grocery budget. That's scary.

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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