Retail sales saw a sharper-than-expected drop in January, but Forrester Research retail analyst Sucharita Kodali says the year-over-year figures tell a different story.

This Valentine's Day, the Wealth team breaks down the cost of the holiday as cocoa (CC=F) prices hit a 50-year high. Empower vice president for Financial Insights, Vanessa Welch, outlines her tips for combining finances with a significant other.

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