Fed pauses interest rate hikes in September but could raise rates again this year
The Federal Reserve paused interest rates in its September meeting. But inflation remains high as Americans deal with record credit card debt. Here’s what to do.
Here's how much it costs to raise a child in your state
Data shows the average annual cost to raise a child rose nearly 20% between 2016 and 2021.
Midtown Treat Dreams location closing after 8 years in Detroit
The Treat Dreams in Detroit's Midtown is closing this weekend after eight years in the spot. After Sunday, you can visit the other Treat Dreams locations in Ferndale, Madison Heights, and Grosse Pointe Woods.
Johnson & Johnson ditching script logo after 130 years
The health care and pharmaceutical giant will gradually phase out the cursive script logo on its branding and products.
Map: Here's the minimum annual income required to be middle class in each state
Inflation has surged in the past few years, peaking at 9% in June 2022. That means some families who were middle class in 2020 may no longer be in that category.
New job trend 'boreout' is harming America's workplaces — here's how to fix it
First it was "quiet quitters" — then it was "loud laborers."
Intuit fires back at FTC judge who said company used 'deceptive advertising' for TurboTax
A Federal Trade Commission judge ruled against Intuit on Friday, finding the company engaged in deceptive advertising by offering customers "free" tax preparation with TurboTax.
IRS plans to crack down on 1,600 millionaires to collect millions of dollars in past due taxes
IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel said the agency has new means of targeting wealthy people who have “cut corners” on their taxes.
Victoria's Secret overhauls its racy fashion catwalk in company's move to be inclusive
Victoria’s Secret has been trying to reverse its image built on a man’s vision of sexiness that eventually backfired.
Bill Gates' foundation trust bets big on Bud Light comeback
The Microsoft co-founder's foundation trust bought nearly $100 million in battered Anheuser-Busch stock.
ESPN, ABC, Disney-owned channels go dark for Charter Spectrum cable subscribers amid dispute
Channels owned by the Walt Disney Co. such as ESPN, Disney Channel and others went dark Thursday afternoon for those who own Charter Spectrum cable.
Bobcat Bonnie's owner plans M-Brew revival 3 years after Ferndale bar closed
The owner of Bobcat Bonnie's and The Fly Trap Diner has purchased Ferndale's M-Brew, a spot for pinball, pizza, and beer that closed in 2020.
Black business alliance helps minority entrepreneurs navigate added challenges
Not only do Black men and women face tougher challenges in accessing capital to finance a new business, they on average must spend $5,000 more than their non-Black peers if they want to open a store.
4 local businesses to check out while you're in Royal Oak for Arts, Beats & Eats this Labor Day weekend
Here are four downtown Royal Oak businesses to visit while at Arts, Beats & Eats this weekend:
Amazon CEO on staff resisting return to the office: 'Probably won't work out' for them
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Pizza Cat opening 4th Michigan restaurant in Oak Park
Pizza Cat is opening a new restaurant in Oak Park. It's the fourth Michigan location after opening in Detroit last year.
Twinkies maker Hostess Brands exploring sale amid interest from major companies: report
Hostess stock rose sharply amid reports several food companies interested in buying Twinkies maker.
Netflix kills DVD mailings, makes surprising offer to old-school members
Netflix is winding down its shipment of little red envelops containing DVDs, mailing the final batch on Sept. 29 after 25 years of sending subscribers DVDs by mail.
Summer spending at bars & restaurants soars as Americans overlook inflation, recession fears
Sales at restaurants and bars surged from May through July compared to last year, with the recent spending trend occurring during a time of slowing menu price growth.
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar agree to improve worker safety at bargain stores
Dollar Tree and Family Dollar reached a settlement with U.S. regulators after facing allegations of safety violations at multiple stores.