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Oprah’s Book Club 2015: O’s Latest Pick Is ‘Ruby’ by Cynthia Bond

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 10, 2015

Oprah's Book Club 2015 is looking at 'Ruby' by Cynthia Bond, which is a love story about an abused black woman living in Texas.

Home Depot Jobs: HD to Hire 80,000 Workers for Spring 2015

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 10, 2015

Home Depot has announced that it plans to add 80,000 workers, including seasonal and permanent employees, as it prepares for Spring.

7 Cute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Him

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 9, 2015

With February in full swing, it's time to think about Valentine's Day gifts. Here are seven ideas for him.

7 Cute Valentine’s Day Gifts for Her

By Karl Utermohlen, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 9, 2015

With the big day approaching, we have selected seven cute Valentine's Day gifts for her. Check them out and choose your favorite.

Valentine’s Day Flowers: Whole Foods to Undercut Florists on Roses

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 9, 2015

Whole Foods Market has announced that it will be offering Valentine's Day flowers for cheap prices and shipping in select areas.

Grammy Winners 2015: The Awards List

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 9, 2015

The Grammy 2015 awards were held on Sunday at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time and 'InvestorPlace' has a list of winners from the awards show.

Here’s How Google Chromecast Owners Can Get $6 Free Credit

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 9, 2015

Google Chromecast owners can get $6 of credit for Valentine's Day by syncing their devices up to Google Chrome via a browser extension.

Facebook Town? FB Buys Another 56 Acres in Silicon Valley

By William White, InvestorPlace Writer Feb 9, 2015

A Facebook town could be coming to the area near the company's headquarters in Menlo Park, California where it just bought 56 acres of land.

The Surprising Cost of Cybersecurity

By Dan Burrows, InvestorPlace Feature Writer Feb 9, 2015

Cybersecurity breaches at major companies are becoming all too common. But what's the real cost behind these hacks?

9 Simple Ways to Save for Your First Home

By Jeff Reeves Feb 9, 2015

While housing prices are moving up and there's more interest in home ownership, mortgage rules continue to be strict. So you'll need a sound plan to save for a down payment before you buy your first home.

5 CEOs With Astronomical Executive Compensation

By Anna Rider, InvestorPlace Contributor Feb 8, 2015

In the wake of Twitter executive compensation talk, check out what five of the highest paid CEOs are making right now.