Saving for retirement a challenge for the "sandwich generation"
Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
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Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
The investigation into a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats from Boar's Head continues, Eli Lilly is cutting the price of its weight loss drug Zepp and the number of "401k millionaires" is growing.
Older Gen Xers are turning 59 ½ this month, when they can withdraw retirement assets without a penalty. But many don't have enough saved.
"The American Dream of retirement is going to be a nightmare for too many Gen-Xers," one expert said.
More employees are tapping their nest eggs to cover financial emergencies, from medical care to avoiding eviction.
The fight over the nation's debt limit could have very real implications on everything from your 401(k) to Social Security.
Saving $1 million for retirement may sound like an impossible task that not many people have achieved.
According to personal finance website GoBankingRates.com, 42 percent of Americans polled said they have less than $10,000 saved for their eventual retirement.
SurePayroll's General Manager Andy Roe investigates why a majority of small businesses offer little to no retirement plan options.
Whether you're 25 or 55, you know you'll want to retire one day – and to retire in comfort you must save. These five simple steps can help you make a big difference in your efforts to reach retirement with lots of money in your retirement account.
Most tax filers are getting a refund after they file their 2012 return. With the average refund running about $3,000, a lot of people will be thinking about what to do with the extra cash.
A judge has upheld most aspects of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.
A judge has temporarily blocked full implementation of a new law requiring Michigan public school employees to pay more for their pensions.
The Michigan House has approved legislation ending state-provided health care coverage in retirement for new teachers but not a provision forcing them into a 401(k)-style retirement plan.
New teachers in Michigan still would get hybrid pensions under changes made to a teacher benefits bill.
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill that would end pensions for newly-hired public school workers and instead give them 401-k's.
One investment expert recommends investors stay conservative in 2012.
Legislation aimed at reining in retiree benefit costs for Michigan state workers was approved Thursday by the Republican-led House Appropriations Committee.
If you're looking to lay blame for higher gas prices, you might want to look no further than your own 401k retirement account.
Click to view investment workshops for the month of February 2012.
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has broken his left forearm and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries.
Clifton R. Wharton Jr., former Michigan State University president and pioneer, is dead at the age of 98, the school said.
Pawsitive Stretch in Farmington Hills holds puppy yoga sessions in an effort to find young dogs their forever home.
Bluesky reported one million new users after President-elect Trump tapped X owner Musk for his next administration.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
Jared Goff threw two of his four touchdown passes to Amon-Ra St. Brown and the Detroit Lions routed the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 on Sunday.
Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone has broken his left forearm and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, another blow to a defense that has been hit hard by injuries.
A 43-year-old woman is dead after being hit by three vehicles in Monroe County late Saturday, and authorities are looking for the first driver that hit her, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
Family and friends remembered the life of 7-year-old Jerome Coleman Jr. Saturday, one week after the fatal crash involving an alleged drunk driver.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for moving too slowly on a recall and failing to give accurate recall information.
Earlier this week, the automaker announced that it was indefinitely laying off 1,100 union-backed workers at its Toledo South Assembly Plant.
Stellantis, which owns brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram, says the job cuts are effective Jan. 5, 2025.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Tickets go on sale Friday, November 22 at 10 a.m.
"America demanded it and now it's happening: Taco Bell's new Cheesy Chalupa Supreme. In other news, I'm hosting the Oscars," Conan O'Brien said.
The 65-year-old actor and stand-up comedian, best known for portraying Joey Gladstone on "Full House," said he first noticed symptoms in October.
Grimmway Farms, which made and packaged the organic carrots, issued the recall on Saturday after nearly 40 cases were recorded in 18 states.
Video showed nearly a dozen people wearing black pants, shirts and head coverings and red masks covering their mouths marching down the street. Three of the people were carrying black flags with red swastikas.
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said slivered onions on the McDonald's Quarter Pounders were the likely source of the E. coli.
In September, nurses submitted cards of interest to the National Labor Relations Board, which then approved the right to hold a formal vote
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
The DOJ has notified the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and the Michigan State Attorney General's Office of the investigation.
Overdose deaths have slowed 18% since a peak last year, the CDC estimates.
Dylan Larkin scored the only goal for the Detroit Red Wings in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Los Angeles Kings.
The Detroit Lions (9-1) easily dispatched the Jacksonville Jaguars 52-6 on Sunday, marking their eighth straight win.
Bela Karolyi and his wife Martha defected to the U.S. in 1981, and over the next 30-plus years, became a guiding force in American gymnastics, though not without controversy.
The Michigan State Spartans have now lost six of seven games following Saturday's 38-16 loss to Illinois.
Malik Beasley scored seven of his 20 points in the fourth quarter, Cade Cunningham had 15 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the struggling Toronto Raptors 99-95.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Trump and Harris and their anointed representatives continue to make campaign stops in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint and other places in Michigan, a critical battleground state.
A mild start to the work week
Pawsitive Stretch in Farmington Hills holds lively puppy yoga sessions in an effort to find young dogs their forever home.
A 43-year-old woman is dead after being hit by three vehicles in Monroe County late Saturday, and authorities are looking for the first driver that hit her, the Monroe County Sheriff's Office says.
The NFC-leading Detroit Lions easily dispatched the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday, marking the team’s eighth straight win.
Leader Dogs for the Blind is seeking some dog lovers to help socialize and teach obedience skills to 70 new puppies.