Federal government shutdown looming: What it means and who won't get paychecks
The federal government is heading toward a shutdown. Here's what that means for Social Security and other services.
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.
Instacart shares surge in grocery delivery company's stock market debut
Instacart's shares surged Tuesday as the grocery delivery company went from the super market to the stock market.
US national debt hits $33T for first time in history
The U.S. national debt exceeded $33 trillion on Monday for the first time ever, setting off alarm bells over unprecedented levels of government spending.
'What Detroiters deserve': Plan would drop Detroit homeowners' taxes
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is touting a new plan to reduce taxes for homeowners in the city. Under the Land Value Tax plan, most of the city's homeowners would see their taxes drop 17%.
Katy Perry sells music catalog for $225 million
On Monday, the company announced that the deal would include Perry's five studio albums that she recorded for Capitol Records between 2008 and 2020. The sale is worth $225 million, according to multiple reports.
Experts worry UAW strike could tip U.S. economy into recession
Dealerships are worried interest rates and less vehicle supply could hurt consumers. But there are worries of bigger fiscal cliffs on the way.
Millionaire CEO who said there needs to be higher unemployment to punish 'arrogant' employees, apologizes
Tim Gurner, a multi-millionaire CEO of Gurner Group, a real estate company founded in 2013, said at a conference that COVID-19 created a work culture in which employees' attitudes and work ethic deteriorated.
UAW strike implications: Michigan hit hardest while car prices expected to rise
The cost of a car could go up whether there's a strike causing less supply, or a higher negotiated wage trickling down to the consumer. But just how much? One experts says between $800 - $1,200 per vehicle.
Are you still in the middle class in Michigan? New study adjusts minimum annual income for inflation
How much money do you have to make to be considered middle class in Michigan? A new calculator is factoring the inflation surge of the past few years to determine what that number is now.
Arkansas 7-year-old makes 2.95-carat diamond discovery on her birthday at state park
A 7-year-old Arkansas girl celebrating her birthday on a trip to the state's Crater of Diamonds State Park took home a big present after she found a nearly 3-carat diamond.
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.
Information theft on the rise. People are especially vulnerable after natural disasters
Scammers may pretend to be from a utility company or the Federal Emergency Management Agency and ask an unsuspecting person to "verify information."
Congress returns to avoid government shutdown while Republicans weigh an impeachment inquiry
President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are focused on the passage of a months-long funding measure to keep government offices running while lawmakers iron out a budget.
Jimmy Buffett was the 'life of the party,' but he was also an astute businessman
Behind Jimmy Buffett's laid-back exterior was an admitted workaholic. In 2016, he had a net worth of $550 million.
Home affordability is the worst it has been in nearly 40 years, study shows
U.S. home prices recently faced their sharpest rise since November.
IRS announces changes impacting catch-up contributions
Eligible Americans saving for retirement can continue catch-up contributions on a pretax basis through 2025.
American Airlines slapped with record-breaking $4.1M penalty for stranding passengers on delayed flights
The federal government is fining American Airlines $4.1 million for dozens of instances in which passengers were kept on board planes without a chance to exit during long ground delays.
Survey: Gen Z, millennial couples say it's too expensive to get married
More Gen Z and millennials are saying “I do…not."
Options for new cars under $20,000 limited to a single choice
Just five years ago, a price-conscious auto shopper in the United States could choose from among a dozen new small cars selling for under $20,000. Now, there’s just one.