Michigan Investment Board will divest state pension money from Russian companies
The investments affected include a portion of Michigan's retirement pension plans - about 0.06% of the portfolio, which exceeds $98 billion.
The investments affected include a portion of Michigan's retirement pension plans - about 0.06% of the portfolio, which exceeds $98 billion.
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.
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.
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 guzzler: Maximizing your car’s fuel economy as gas prices soar to record levels
Reducing your speed on the highway can increase your car's fuel economy between 7-14%, according to AAA.
Reducing your speed on the highway can increase your car's fuel economy between 7-14%, according to AAA.
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 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: US national average to soon hit highest ever recorded, experts say
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Gas is now a nickel short of the highest-ever recorded average price in the U.S., which was set on July 17, 2008, at $4.10 per gallon.
Michigan drivers should receive $400 auto insurance refund checks by May 9
The deadline for refund dollars moving to insurers is March 9. Here's when the checks should arrive in Michigan drivers' bank accounts.
The deadline for refund dollars moving to insurers is March 9. Here's when the checks should arrive in Michigan drivers' bank accounts.
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.
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.
Price impact of Russia's Ukraine invasion is here - but expert says to expect more ripple effects
Last year at this time, gas was a dollar cheaper than it is now. Some reports say it could jump another dollar if this invasion continues.
Last year at this time, gas was a dollar cheaper than it is now. Some reports say it could jump another dollar if this invasion continues.
New Michigan law clears way for part-time workers to keep jobless benefits
Part-time workers qualified for jobless benefits when the pandemic struck under a federal aid program, but were not technically eligible by state law.
Part-time workers qualified for jobless benefits when the pandemic struck under a federal aid program, but were not technically eligible by state law.
What is SWIFT? A look at West’s toughest sanctions on Russia yet
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
On Saturday, The United States joined European allies to impose the most potentially crippling financial penalties yet on Russia — cutting some banks off from SWIFT. Here’s a look at what that means.
Michigan group collecting signatures to cap interest and fees on short-term loans
Payday loans, usually short-term, high cost money, usually comes with a 370% interest rate. The ballot would lock the rate in at 36%.
Payday loans, usually short-term, high cost money, usually comes with a 370% interest rate. The ballot would lock the rate in at 36%.
Social Security retirement age stops changing in 2022: What to know
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
The new full retirement age is 67 for anyone born after 1960.
Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
Economist 'somewhat optimistic' despite 7.5% inflation in year
Inflation jumped 7.5% year-over-year, hitting its highest rate in four decades.
Inflation jumped 7.5% year-over-year, hitting its highest rate in four decades.
Ambassador Bridge closure threatens automotive industry on both sides of the border
The Ambassador Bridge closure is wrapping up day four and there's no end in sight, unless the city leaders in Windsor get their way. Until the bridge reopens, the automotive industry on both sides of the border is at risk.
The Ambassador Bridge closure is wrapping up day four and there's no end in sight, unless the city leaders in Windsor get their way. Until the bridge reopens, the automotive industry on both sides of the border is at risk.
US inflation report: Consumer prices jumped 7.5% in past year, a 40-year high
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
U.S. inflation jumped 7.5% last month compared with 12 months earlier, the steepest year-over-year increase since February 1982.
Democrats propose temporary suspension of federal gas tax to offset soaring prices
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
The Gas Prices Relief Act would eliminate the 18.4 cents per gallon fuel tax for the rest of 2022.
Ambassador Bridge: GM cancels second shift at Lansing plant as Canadian truckers ramp up COVID-19 protests
The blockade on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge has dragged on and General Motors is canceling one shift as it deals with a parts shortage caused by the truckers' protest.
The blockade on the Canadian side of the Ambassador Bridge has dragged on and General Motors is canceling one shift as it deals with a parts shortage caused by the truckers' protest.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.