How much money you need to make to be 'middle class' in Michigan

SmartAsset looked at income data from the Census Bureau to determine the middle class income thresholds for the 100 largest U.S. cities, along with each state's threshold. Here's what you need to earn to be considered middle class in Michigan and Detroit.

More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

$1,000+ monthly car payment? Record number of people pay this much

An analysis from Edmunds puts into perspective just how costly a new car is -- a record number of American buyers are paying $1,000 or more a month for their vehicle.

You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.

IRS promises more audits of wealthy taxpayers, better customer service

IRS officials pledge not to raise audit rates on small businesses and households making under $400,000 annually. A new report from the agency says most of the money for the program is to pursue high-wealth individuals and companies.

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

Americans pulled nearly $100B out of bank accounts as SVB, Signature Bank collapsed

During the closures of SVB and Signature Bank, Americans withdrew almost $100 billion from their bank accounts, according to seasonally adjusted data from the Federal Reserve.

First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says

Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.

After two U.S. banks failed, are other banks next?

Over the past couple of weeks, there have been two U.S. bank failures that are causing a lot of concern around the country. While the President says everything is okay, it doesn't mean people aren't worried about the future.