Michigan retirement plan would help 1.5 million workers access savings program, lawmaker says

About 1.5 million Michigan workers aren't offered a retirement plan through their job. A proposed law would create an avenue to do that - without any cost from to the business.

Verizon $100M settlement: Deadline looms to submit your claim

Eligible current and former Verizon customers have just a short amount of time left to claim a portion of a $100 million settlement.

H&R Block error messages plague filers on tax day

On Tax Day of all days, H&R Block announced technical issues preventing last-minute tax filers from submitting returns.

Tax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed

The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.

Tax Day 2024: Delayed filing allowed for Michigan counties impacted by flooding, severe storms

Residents of nine Michigan counties impacted by severe weather last summer have a few extra months to file their taxes. Monday is Tax Day, but residents in Eaton, Ingham, Ionia, Kent, Livingston, Macomb, Monroe, Oakland, and Wayne counties don't have to file their individual or business tax returns until June 17.

Michigan school layoffs could be coming as districts run out of pandemic funds

A research firm said upwards of 5,100 positions could be threatened by the budget shortfall. But others don't think the number will be that high.

Former Nigerian scammer details playbook of how he deceived people out of money

As a former Nigerian romance scammer told FOX 2, the recipe for stealing someone's money is simple: create a fake profile, locate a target, and gain their trust. But for Chris Maxwell, it came with a growing sense of guilt.

America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion

Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.

Comic featuring Superman’s first appearance sells for record $6 million

An original print version of the comic book was sold at an auction last week, shattering a record held by another comic which sold for over $3 million in 2021.

Powerball drawing held after delay: See the winning numbers

The Powerball drawing was held early Sunday after a delay, with one ticket in Oregon winning the $1.3 billion jackpot.

Student-managed investment fund at Oakland University has real stakes - with big money

Thanks to the Kresge Foundation, a private national foundation based in Detroit, these students are given access to a stock portfolio worth about $2 million to evaluate, and invest.

Retirement savings 'magic number' surges to new high for Americans

The "magic number" that Americans believe they need to retire comfortably has jumped to an all-time high, according to a new study by Northwestern Mutual.

With taxes due in 2 weeks, here's how to file a tax extension

The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.