Chipotle raising prices to offset its $15 minimum wage hike

Chipotle announced it would be raising menu prices by as much as 4% to offset the cost of the employee pay raises announced last month.

Man drives off with gas pump after winning $1M in Michigan lottery

A 59-year-old man lottery winner became so overwhelmed by his excitement, he forgot he was refilling his gas tank and drove off.

US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies

Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.

Diapers, toilet paper, other consumer goods to cost more starting in June

The prices of many everyday items will start to rise beginning next month as the country’s economy eases its way out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

$515M: Mega Millions jackpot is 9th-largest in game’s history

The top prize, worth an estimated $515 million, will go to the lucky person who can match the numbers on all five white balls and the gold Mega Ball.

Monthly child tax credit payments to begin July 15, officials say

Nearly 88% of U.S. children are set to receive the monthly benefits under the expanded child tax credit without their parents needing to take any additional action, administration officials said.

McDonald’s raising US workers’ pay in 650 company-owned stores

McDonald’s follows other chains including Chipotle, which said Monday that it will raise workers’ pay to an average of $15 per hour by the end of June.

Ohio to award $1M each to 5 adults who received at least 1 COVID-19 vaccine dose

Governor Mike DeWine announced five adults will be randomly selected to win one million dollars if they’ve received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Chamber of Commerce calls for end to enhanced jobless aid

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is calling for Washington to immediately stop paying out-of-work Americans an extra $300 a week in unemployment benefits, saying the boost in government aid is giving some recipients less incentive to look for work.

Here's why using a savings account for a down payment on a house is a smart money move

Saving money for a down payment is a challenging step toward homeownership. Thankfully, a high-yield savings account can help you maximize your savings so you can reach your house down payment goal faster.

Does turning 25 guarantee you a better car insurance rate?

Turning 25 can affect your car insurance rate but it’s not guaranteed. Here’s what you need to know about factors that can impact your car insurance rate.

Detroit Mayor Duggan battles with charter commission in plans for future

Mayor Mike Duggan said the commission responsible for planning the future of the city isn't considering how billions of dollars will be raised to pay for some services it wants for the future of Detroit.

Unemployment claims fall to 547,000, a new pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

Some people may have to return their $1,400 stimulus check

While a lot of people who received the third stimulus check could really use it, unfortunately, some people may have to return the $1,400.

Michigan's Extended Benefits program ends this week. Here's information on other programs

The state's unemployment levels have fallen enough that Michigan will no longer pay out funds through its Extended Benefits program. Other relief options may still be available, however.