What is pig butchering? How scammers have stolen $75 billion

Metro Detroit has been seeing an increase in investment scams recently. Now, West Bloomfield Police are warning about a scammed called ‘pig butchering’ and it could cost you hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Trump pulls back on auto tariffs; here's where we currently stand

The president announced that he’s granting a one-month exemption on his new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada for auto manufacturers in the U.S.

US tariffs on Mexico, Canada take effect on Tuesday: What to know

New U.S. tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China take effect Tuesday, marking the most aggressive use of trade sanctions in decades.

Explain tariffs to me: What are they? How do they work?

A tariff is a tax imposed on imported goods and services. Here's what to know about them, why they're used, and what economists say.

Trump's tariffs on Mexico and Canada planned for Tuesday; China tariffs to double

President Donald Trump's 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada are expected to go into effect on March 4, as critics warn it will drastically raise prices in the U.S.

How to be a millionaire: Detroit investor & author's 5-year story

He turned a few hundred into $100,000 in six months - and then he lost it. He has rebuilt and exceeded that mark, with recognition of past mistakes he shares with readers.

Did no-tax-on-overtime pass? What to know after House adopts budget resolution

The framework that passed on Tuesday is only a budget resolution to set overall targets for the future and does not change tax law. Here's what's next.

Bird Flu impact: Plymouth diner to cancel Paczki Day due to egg prices

All over the United States, people are seeing how the bird flu outbreak is impacting egg prices at grocery stores and restaurants. Meanwhile, the shortage is forcing a local family-owned diner to cancel its traditional Paczki Day celebration.

DOGE latest: Nearly 40% of canceled contracts may save no money, data shows

DOGE claims to have found $65 billion in federal government savings so far, but more than 400 contracts worth millions of dollars are drawing questions.

Elon Musk email to federal employees targeted in lawsuit

Here's the latest on the email fiasco that developed over the weekend involving Elon Musk and hundreds of thousands of federal employees.

Fired federal employees search for work but struggle to replace their old jobs

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk have presided over thousands of federal job cuts impacting most of the nation. Now, former government workers are looking for new jobs.

Starbucks laying off more than 1,000 corporate employees

The move comes as dozens of other private companies have announced layoffs so far in 2025, in addition to thousands of positions being affected within the federal government.

Detroit food distributor closes, leading to 1500 jobs lost

A major food distributor in Detroit is shutting down after more than 50 years in business. The closure is already impacting local markets and grocery stores. But could this affect your budget?