Financial adviser has tips for your federal stimulus payment
After you pay down debt the next thing you should do with stimulus funds is creating a financial cushion.
How to prepare for post-pandemic auto insurance hikes
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Michigan legislature reveals nearly $700K in confidential severance deals
The disclosure from the Michigan legislature follows intense criticism of the governor for two high-end payments to former public employees who left the job.
18-year-old buys first lottery ticket four days after her birthday, wins $25,000
A Kansas woman who just turned 18 won the lottery with the very first ticket she’d ever bought.
COVID-19 relief bill: Democrats strike deal on jobless benefits after logjam
Senate leaders and moderate Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin have struck a deal over emergency jobless benefits, breaking a nine-hour logjam that had stalled the party’s showpiece $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
How to get approved for a mortgage in 2021 after getting rejected
If you've been denied for a mortgage in the past, that shouldn't stop you from trying to buy a home later down the line. With mortgage rates currently so low, you can follow these steps to improve your chances of qualifying for a mortgage in 2021.
What is a settled account and why is it still on my credit report?
Settling a debt can save you money but it can also hurt your credit for years to come.
In hopeful sign for economy, US adds 379,000 jobs in February
U.S. employers added a robust 379,000 jobs last month, the most since October and a sign that the economy is strengthening as confirmed viral cases drop, consumers spend more and states and cities ease business restrictions.
Michigan GOP-led legislature passes $4.2B virus plan without Whitmer's input
Michigan lawmakers have approved a $4.2B COVID-19 plan without input from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, meaning it could still be vetoed.
'Tax-time surprise': COVID-19 unemployment benefits lead to higher tax bill for unsuspecting filers
As tax season is in full swing, many Americans are being hit with another financial burden as the COVID-19 pandemic carries on - learning they owe taxes on unemployment benefits.
How to buy homeowners insurance
Homeowners insurance is essential when buying a new home and to protect your most valuable asset. It only takes a few minutes to compare rates and get the best home insurance.
Florida man wins $500,000 playing lotto numbers from fortune cookie
A Florida man’s meal of fried rice and shrimp turned out to be quite the investment.
Here’s how filing your taxes early could cost you a $1,400 stimulus check
The House is expected to vote on the COVID-19 relief package this Friday.
House passes $1.9 trillion relief bill, Senate expected to vote next week
Democrats are ready to shove a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through the House on Friday.
Pay raise for 85,000 Michigan nursing home staff threatened by Whitmer-GOP standstill
Disability advocates are sounding the alarm about potential wage cuts to tens of thousands of direct care workers if disagreements between the governor and the Republican-led legislature over COVID-19 relief aren't resolved.
How does payday loan consolidation work
Drowning in payday loans? These options may be able to help.
Republicans rally solidly against Democrats' COVID-19 relief package
Republicans are rallying solidly against Democrats’ proposed $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill.
Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought
The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.
Costco to raise minimum wage to $16 per hour, above Amazon, Target
A boost to $16 an hour starting next week puts Costco's starting wages above Target, Amazon.

















