MSU Study: Families Need To Budget Better
A Michigan State University study reveals that Michigan residents aren't doing a good job budgeting their money, in spite of the state's ailing economy.
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A Michigan State University study reveals that Michigan residents aren't doing a good job budgeting their money, in spite of the state's ailing economy.
Revenue for the 2012 fiscal year is now forecasted at $7.651 billion, up $356.9 million from the January estimate. Economist predicts state will add about 60,000 jobs annually for the next three years.
According to a new report, the economic outlook for Oakland County appears bright.
You're paying about $1.10 more a gallon at the gas pump than you were a year ago. Will you spend less on Easter as a result?
Michigan is still in the top 10 when it comes to home foreclosures.
Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow says all the fussing and fighting over the budget put other important problems on the back burner.
Saving money in a tough economy can be a challenge.
With summer just around the corner, you may want to beef up your gasoline budget.
Home prices are at their lowest in eleven years in many of the country's major cities.
As gas prices rise, so does the value of that used car sitting in your driveway.
A General Motors spokesman says the move will help the automaker preserve cash as it deals with the financial implications from shortages of parts made in Japan
On Monday, March 21, WWJ and the University Research Corridor are hosting a business breakfast featuring the president of the MEDC and the presidents of MSU, WSU and U of M.
Riders say they wouldn't mind a small rate increase if bus service were better, but say a $20 dollar increase is too much.
If Governor Rick Snyder's proposed cuts to tax credits and incentive programs gets approved, what does that hold in store for Detroit?
A new study shows the beer industry contributes more than $5 billion to Michigan's economy each year.
The latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey found that metro Detroit employers expect to hire at a steady pace during the second quarter of this year.
The nation's unemployment rate has fallen to eight-point-nine percent -- a nearly two-year low.
Senate Republican are looking for an alternative to Gov. Snyder's pension tax.
As Michigan faces a 1.4 billion dollar deficit, Governor Snyder has proposed taxing pensions, much to the dismay of area senior citizens.
It looks like Michigan residents these days are feeling a little better about the future of their state.
The era of falling clothing prices is ending.
Good news at the pumps across Metro Detroit - gas prices have sloped below $3.10 per gallon, down about six cents in the last week.
The latest developments in Egypt are critical to the U.S. economy.
The Bloomfield Hills based homebuilder PulteGroup Inc., is expressing guarded optimism that sales trends so far this year could signal improved home sales this spring.
The unemployment rate is sinking at the fastest pace in half a century because a surprisingly large number of people say they're finding work.
A Detroit man was sent to prison after 24 rounds were fired into his former girlfriend's home as children were sleeping, authorities said.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
A man who was extradited to Michigan from Georgia in March 2025 for sexually assaulting a minor in 2008 has been found guilty.
A three-person Michigan lottery club plans to travel and invest after winning a $1 million Powerball prize.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.
Ninety-two years ago, historians say, the state of Michigan experienced its coldest recorded temperature.
Police and loved ones are looking for a 25-year-old Wyandotte, Michigan, man who family says was declared missing on Friday.
A Detroit man was sent to prison after 24 rounds were fired into his former girlfriend's home as children were sleeping, authorities said.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Some 2026 Winter Olympics athletes say their winning medals are falling apart, coming detached from their ribbons.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Temperatures will be chilly today, but overall we'll warm up to near normal this week. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter tells us when the warmest day this week will be and when we can expect more precipitation.
The Girls on the Run program in Metro Detroit is seeking volunteers to support its efforts. Here's an explanation of the program and what to expect.
Savannah Guthrie's mom, Nancy Guthrie, was reported missing Feb. 1, and authorities have still not identified a possible suspect or person of interest.
A 19-year-old man has been rescued after a parking garage partially collapsed in Dearborn, Michigan, on Friday night, according to authorities.
Police in Detroit are investigating after they say a woman was found dead on a street on the city's north side Sunday evening.