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Where the Jobs are This Week

Today we found out that many company CEOs say they plan to hire in 2013, more so than last year -- but the tough part is whether or not these forecasts are going to become a reality. 

Where the Jobs are This Week

Here’s where the jobs are this week -- and while it seems Americans had a fun December, the theme for January is work out and eat less! 

Land Trust Scams on the Rise

Land trusts, in which landowners donate land to trusts in an effort to obtain billions of dollars in federal tax deductions, have allowed some owners to wipe out all of their federal tax bills.

Big Ben’s Big Bite Out of Corporate Pensions

The Federal Reserve’s historically low interest rate policy is taking big bites not just out of bank deposit accounts and seniors’ wallets, but also big chunks out of the country’s 100 largest corporate pension plans.

Retire at 70, Business Group Urges

If you figured you could retire at age 62 or 65, you may want to hear what an important  group of business CEOs is now pushing -- a plan to gradually increase the full retirement age to 70.

Another Important Sign Housing is Improving

The number of underwater mortgage borrowers is still steadily declining, says CoreLogic, a market research firm. And that’s another positive sign for housing.

Wal-Mart’s 'For Hire' Sign for Veterans

The president of Wal-Mart’s U.S. operations, William Simon, announced in a keynote speech at the National Retail Federation conference that the world’s largest retailer wants to be the biggest employer of U.S. military veterans.

New Government Report Backs Car Mileage Tax

The federal government is becoming increasingly convinced that mileage fees are a great way to raise spending money, as much as $78 billion annually, says the new report from the Government Accountability Office.

The Goldilocks Mush of a Jobs Report

The broader jobless rate that counts discouraged workers was stuck at 14.4%. There are now more than four million fewer jobs out there than when President Barack Obama first took office in 2008.

Where the Jobs Are This Week

I want to thank all of you for how supportive you have been of my Fox and Friends segment. I couldn’t do it without knowing that some of you are finding luck with the companies I feature, or at least finding ideas for jobs that suit you where you live.

AIG Thanks America, But Investors Not Thankful Yet

AIG debuted a new ad campaign showing gratitude to taxpayers for one of the biggest bailouts in U.S. history. But investors aren’t in a thankful mood yet as AIG is still trading at around half its book value with a single digit return on assets. 

Gas-Price Rise Fueled By Taxes

The price of gas in the U.S. has risen for 33 straight days, but don't look to speculators, the summer blend switch or refinery logjams. The big reason: taxes.

Cheryl's Job Mailbag

This week, Cheryl answers viewers' questions about finding jobs and getting back into the workforce.