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A man from the Chicago suburbs lost $69,000 of his savings to a scam by a thief using an AI-generated U.S. Marshals badge to intimidate him.
Travel expert Julian Kheel says Spirit Airlines announcement that it's ceasing operations will have an impact on flight prices moving forward.
Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan is helping kids and teens make sense of the dollars and cents they need to support themselves. On Saturday, the nonprofit hosted an event where youth could learn tips on saving, creating a budget and the importance of understanding how credit works.
Sports betting companies face mounting competition from rapidly growing prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.
It's time to buy candy for Halloween. But now with tariffs and inflation, experts believe your dollar will not stretch as much as it usually does.
The Genesee County Sheriff's Office says it's covering the service fees of personal protection orders for people unable to pay for them.
With open enrollment starting soon, employees could get sticker shock, with their costs expected to rise 6% to 7% for 2026, a new study says.
A 2025 analysis from Edmunds reveals that nearly 20% of new car buyers are committing to monthly payments of $1,000 or more.
For millions of people around the U.S., financial stability amounts to a "rare luxury," Bankrate survey finds.
Allianz survey finds that nearly two-thirds of Americans are more worried about running out of money in retirement than they are about dying.
Many people in their 50s are part of the so-called "sandwich generation" of workers who support both young relatives and aging parents.
Each presidential candidate is proposing significant changes to the tax code. Here's who would win and lose.
A Bankrate survey found that one-third of Americans say they're living paycheck to paycheck and have little money for savings.
Living comfortably means being able to pay all bills, afford a handful of wants and be able to save for the future.
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.
Robust corporate profits and steady U.S. economic growth are driving stocks to record highs.
The annual income needed to afford even a basic home in the U.S. has risen sharply since the pandemic, a new report shows.
Instead of bypassing alcohol as many Americans did with Dry January, it's time to ditch dining out and usher in Frugal February.
Things are looking up for Jonathan Mularoni after a chance encounter at a previous job.
Central bank officials will announce on Wednesday if they are hiking the federal funds rate for a 10th consecutive time.
Whether it's five, ten or twenty bucks, 17-year-old Ian Weinberg says any money you can put away to save when you're young will help you later.
Officials announced the takeover on Sunday, after shares of Credit Suisse plummeted last week despite a $54 billion loan from the Swiss National Bank.
A local finance expert reacts after two banks collapsed following a run on deposits.
GLWA is redesigning its Water Residential Assistance Program so more people can take advantage of it.
Recession worries continue to haunt Wall Street. A key indicator in the bond market is flashing signs of a potential downturn.
While the legislation targets schools in the state's northern region, it also includes any county added under a state of emergency during the 2025-2026 school year.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The Coast Guard Station Marblehead and Air Station Detroit rescued three people from Lake Erie near Kelleys Island on Tuesday.
The complaint alleges a Muslim and Arab American police officer was exposed to discrimination, retaliation and a hostile work environment following an incident on March 8, 2026.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit, Michigan, was forced to divert to Montreal, Canada, on Wednesday due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens says Canada should delay the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge rather than accept unfavorable terms pushed by President Trump.
Police identified the victim as 65-year-old Richard Alan Harris of Farmington Hills.
About seven acres in Southeast Michigan, known as the unincorporated community of Hell, has been listed for sale.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
The three commemorative posters are designed by a featured artist representing one of the three distinct art fairs that come together as one.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
An Air France flight from Paris to Detroit was forced to divert to Montreal due to U.S. flight restrictions linked to the Ebola outbreak.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
Michigan State University's board approved a new ethics policy 5-3 that lays out consequences for trustees who do not comply, with at least one trustee refusing to sign it and calling it a potential tool for retaliation.
The Supreme Court's term is set to end around the end of June, with decisions on birthright citizenship, transgender athlete bans and gun rights still to come.
Officials say 21 cases were reported in the state, with 29% of those cases among children.
Michigan has $176 million in opioid settlement funds sitting unused in local government accounts.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
Tarik Skubal's multi-million dollar pitching arm feels better than it has all season.
José Ramírez homered and hit a two-run double on a 3-for-4 night, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the reeling Detroit Tigers 8-2.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
Good morning Fam! Partly cloudy today, with a low around 42. Dry and cool through Friday. Rain returns by Friday night and continues into Saturday morning. A little milder this weekend, with chances for scattered thunderstorms Saturday and Sunday. Memorial Day, partly cloudy high 78.
Amazon made a special visit for a 12-year-old Clarkston, Michigan, boy with autism who wants to become a delivery driver.
The iconic Michigan brand Olga's Kitchen honored women on Wednesday, giving out $55,000 in grants to local women-owned businesses.
The Justice Department is indicting former Cuban leader Raul Castro and five others on murder charges after Cuban forces shot down planes operated by humanitarian groups in 1996, killing three Americans.
Detroit police say a man and woman were killed in a double shooting that appeared to be targeted on Wednesday afternoon.