The best and worst times to buy a car amid EV trends and supply-chain woes

If you’re planning to buy a car — new, used, electric, or hybrid — here are some things to consider before making your purchase, according to a car-buying expert.

Corn could be the answer to high gas prices

Under the Home Front Energy Independence Act, ethanol fuel would be produced and sold year-round in the U.S. instead of only during the summer months. The proposal aims to further decrease dependence on Russian petroleum exports over its war on Ukraine.

What is shrinkflation? How companies hide inflation without increasing prices

If you haven’t seen a price increase on a product or service you purchased recently, chances are that the company may still be passing along the rising costs to you without the obvious price hikes.

Pain at the pump: Gas prices rising to levels not seen for over a decade; here's what you need to know

Gas prices, according to AAA officials, have risen to levels not seen for over a decade amid the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine. Here's what you need to know about the latest developments.

Federal Reserve hike interest rate to fight inflation, more to come

The Federal Reserve launched a high-risk effort to tame the worst inflation since the 1970s, raising its benchmark short-term interest rate and signaling potentially up to seven rate hikes this year.

Canned pet food shortage continues amid supply chain woes

The canned pet food industry continues to feel the burn as supply chain woes and increases in price leave many pet owners improvising their dog or cat’s next meal.

US inflation soared 7.9% in past year, a fresh 40-year high

Propelled by surging costs for gas, food and housing, consumer inflation jumped 7.9% over the past year, the sharpest spike since 1982 and likely only a harbinger of even higher prices to come.

Gas prices, low car inventory make for 'perfect storm' of uncertainty

"The problem right now is, there is just not a lot of availability of any kind of vehicle," Krebs said. "If you want to switch to an EV or hybrid, there aren't very many of them available."

Michigan insurance refunds start this week. When drivers should expect their $400 checks

Insurance refunds for every car insured on Michigan roads will start to be issued this week. Here's when drivers should expect to see that $400 per automobile in their bank account - and more questions answered.

Biden to sign order mandating study of cryptocurrency as its use explodes

The Biden administration views the explosive popularity of cryptocurrency as a call for acting with urgency to look at the risks and benefits of digital assets.

Michigan's gas tax: how much is on a gallon of gas?

Michigan's gas tax is among the highest in the nation as rouhgly $10 of your fill up goes to state and federal taxes. Here's a breakdown of how it's calculated and why we're paying more today than a year ago.

Gas prices skyrocket to over $4, could take food off the table for some

Gas prices are closing in on a $4.50 and unlikely to come down anytime soon. But that's not just a pain, it could lead to an impossible choice.

Gas prices inch closer to $4 per gallon in Michigan amid Russian invasion of Ukraine

Gas prices aren't going to turn around anytime soon, especially with spring break and the summer holidays on the horizon. But the invasion of Ukraine by Russia is putting a different kind of strain on the cost per gallon.