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Colorado’s workforce has been shrinking since September — and that could spell trouble
Reduced migration to the state, especially international migration, appears to have reduced the number of...
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have created an economic miracle. The facts tell a different story
The proof Trump offers is often off-base or wrong altogether.
How to start saving — even if you’re starting from scratch
If you don’t have a healthy emergency fund, you’re not alone.
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Roughly 109 million Americans, or about 42.5 million households, are renters in the United States....
Pizza Hut to close hundreds of 'underperforming' locations this year
Pizza Hut is planning to close around 250 "underperforming" restaurants in the coming months, amounting...
US job openings fall to 6.5 million, fewest since 2020, as labor market remains sluggish
The economy is in a puzzling place. Growth is strong: Gross domestic product — the...
Asked on Reddit: My parents ruined my credit. How can I fix it?
Familial fraud is relatively common.
The real cost of staying in the Bay Area for the Super Bowl
Super Bowl demand is driving up short-term rents across the Bay Area, reshaping the vacation...
Campaign launched in Minnesota to support immigrant-owned businesses and neighborhood shops impacted by ICE surge
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her recently joined other leaders to promote the governor's "Shop Local,...
Washington Post cuts roughly 1/3 of staff in massive layoff
The Washington Post announced widespread layoffs of roughly 1/3 of staff on Wednesday, affecting multiple...
My quest for an affordable summer camp without sacrificing my savings
Here’s a practical look at summer camp costs and how to manage them.
PepsiCo plans price cuts as demand for its drinks and snacks slip
In addition to price cuts, PepsiCo plans to accelerate the introduction of new offerings with...
Big expenses ruining your budget? Try a sinking fund
Making a major purchase is different from shopping for groceries.
Eddie Bauer to close all North American stores, file for bankruptcy
Outdoor apparel retailer Eddie Bauer is expected to close its stores in North America and...
Labor Department delays January jobs report because of partial shutdown
The delay in data comes at a bad time. The economy is in a puzzling...
How to buy a house in the winter
Nationally, winter is the sleepiest season for the housing market.
Did artificial intelligence really drive layoffs at Amazon and other firms? It can be hard to tell
“So you could potentially have just been bloated in the first place, reduce head count,...
From Broadway in Detroit to ATG Detroit, company’s rebrand reflects changes for area’s main Broadway theater
"Broadway's always going to be our bread and butter. It's always going to be the...
Job titles are out and skills are in, Wharton expert says. Here’s what employers want to see
AI has been speeding the shift from a “role-based labor market to a skills-based economy.”
Top auto supplier Bosch sees tough markets persisting until 2027
Unveiling its 2025 annual results Friday, privately-held Bosch said the world’s biggest automotive supplier won’t...
Detroit’s Music Hall gets new name as expansion plans move forward
Detroit — Music Hall, the 98-year-old performance hall on Madison Street in the heart of...
Farmers now owe a lot more for health insurance
Last year was a tough one for farmers.
6 clever ways I’ve saved money (that weren’t as scary as I thought)
I save money by seeking alternatives, not suffering. You can do the same.
Trump names former Federal Reserve governor Warsh as the next Fed chair, replacing Powell
In some ways, Warsh is an unlikely choice for the Republican president because he has...
Apple’s iPhone sales surge to new quarterly high despite early missteps in artificial intelligence
“The demand for iPhone was simply staggering,” Apple CEO Tim Cook crowed during a conference...
Trump’s choice of Warsh to lead Fed could reshape the world’s most influential central bank
Trump's pick is likely to result in sharp changes to the powerful agency that could...
Rocket Companies accused of mortgage steering
Rocket Companies allegedly pressured agents to steer buyers toward its loans even if the loan...
Starbucks sees room to expand with hundreds of new US stores and increased seating
In some ways, Starbucks is running counter to a growing U.S. trend of drive-thru-only coffee...
Waymo robotaxi hits child at school drop-off, triggering safety inquiry
The child ran into the street from behind a double-parked SUV, officials said. The Waymo...
4 ways to relaunch your finances in 2026
You can use past actions to inform and improve your financial situation going forward.
Layoffs are piling up, heightening worker anxiety. Here are some of the biggest recent job cuts
In the U.S., economists have said that businesses are largely at a “no-hire, no fire”...
What’s a ‘good enough’ financial plan?
What strategies should you employ? And what should you stop doing?
Colorado sees slowest population gain since the oil bust of the late 1980s
A big drop in immigration cut the country's rate of poulation growth last year in...
Amazon cuts about 16,000 corporate jobs in the latest round of layoffs
Beth Galetti, a senior vice president at Amazon, said in a blog post Wednesday that...
GM hourly workers to get lower profit-sharing payouts than in 2024
For every $1 billion GM makes in North America, the automaker's hourly U.S. employees receive...
Watch: Investigators say deadly midair collision near DC followed years of ignored warnings about traffic
A daylong hearing is underway over the midair aircraft collision that killed 67.
How to open a savings account for a baby or child
Opening a savings account for a child is similar to opening one for an adult.
Kindness at work can mean giving honest feedback, limiting meetings and bending rules
The skill sometimes falls by the wayside in work settings.
What is a cashier’s check? Definitions, uses, how to buy one, cost and alternatives
A cashier’s check provides security that personal checks can’t match.
The Detroit News to be acquired by USA TODAY Co., owner of Detroit Free Press
USA Today Co. said it has agreed to a binding letter of intent to acquire...
Trump administration invests in another US rare earth miner to loosen China’s grip on supply
China processes more than 90% of the world’s critical minerals and has used its dominance...
How to prepare for the ‘Great Wealth Transfer’
If you’re inheriting wealth, you’ll have choices to make.
Sold Michigan companies reshape state’s corporate landscape
Merger and acquisition activity over venerable Michigan companies in recent decades has sent long-standing business...
Michigan’s corporate lineup suffers latest loss
It's a familiar trend in Michigan as venerable corporate names are targeted by out-of-state competitors,...
Hundreds of businesses close to protest ICE surge in Minnesota
Organizers say more than 700 businesses pledged to close for the day, including dozens in...
Expanding inventories, modest price increases highlight Downriver home sale market
Slowly, steadily and carefully, the Downriver home sales market is making the pivot to 2026...
In the case of the Federal Reserve, Supreme Court appears to carve out a murky exception
The court has signaled for months that it sees the Fed in a different light.
Americans split on using AI for personal finances
In general, AI can be a useful starting point to ask general purpose questions.
Economic leaders at Davos say global growth is resilient despite Trump disruption
But troubles loom such as worrying levels of government debt and inequality.
U.S. House rejects effort to defund mandate on anti-drunk driving tech in cars
The provision, adopted as part of a bipartisan infrastructure package, was pushed by U.S. Rep....
GM to bring production of Buick compact SUV to US from China
Production of the next-generation compact SUV is slated for 2028 at the Fairfax Assembly and...
Feds approve GM, Ford industrial banks for vehicle savings accounts
The automakers have a year to set up GM Financial Bank and Ford Credit Bank,...
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons
JPMorgan, in a statement, expressed regret over the lawsuit but denied political motives.
4 in 5 small businesses had cyberattacks last year and almost half of those were AI powered
Small businesses are raising prices to make up for losses from cybercrime.
Michigan battery firm Our Next Energy cuts staff after losing EV contract
The Novi-based firm said in a notice to Michigan's employment agency that it laid off...
Comerica employees laid off as merger with Fifth Third progresses
Several LinkedIn posts report layoffs from various corporate positions in Michigan and other states.
Taylor council approves moratorium on data centers
“We want to make sure our ducks are all in a row. We want to...
Minneapolis businesses struggle during Trump’s immigration enforcement surge
Countless stores have temporarily closed, canceled events or reduced hours.
Supreme Court seems inclined to keep Lisa Cook on Fed board despite Trump attempt to fire her
The justices heard arguments Wednesday over Trump’s effort to fire Cook.
January is ‘Divorce Month’ — 5 questions to ask about your home
Review your finances, get an appraisal and check current mortgage rates.
Minnesota statewide strike, economic blackout to protest ICE on Friday
The event, called “A Day of Truth and Freedom,” is being organized by union representatives,...
Supreme Court takes up politically charged case with independence of the Federal Reserve at stake
No president has fired a Fed governor in the agency’s 112-year history.
Beware of online ads with elaborate backstories. They may not be from a real small business
Digital tools are making it easier for scammers to create authentic-looking shopping sites.
Hours after ABC News aired story about Minnesota’s Mischief Toy Store, ICE agents arrived at their door
“In 27 years of being retailers in St. Paul, we've never been audited for this,”...
How to conduct your own portfolio makeover
Here are key steps to take in reviewing your portfolio.
Short-term property owners sue over Dearborn’s new restrictions
City Council passed zoning changes in July 2025 that ban short-term rentals in residential zones...
Delta Air Lines expands its Caribbean service from Detroit Metro
Delta Air Lines said Friday it has expanded its Caribbean service from Detroit Metropolitan Airport,...
Michigan universities generate $45B in economic activity, report says
“This is economic impact that would not exist in Michigan if these institutions were not...
Department stores try to distinguish themselves as beauty lovers turn to TikTok and Amazon
Fast-changing consumer preferences have all types of retailers racing to outdo each other for a...
Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products
The prime minister, speaking outside against the backdrop of a traditional pavilion and a frozen...
Car shopping trends and tips for 2026 from Edmunds
More used vehicles are available, trade-ins are holding value better, and loan terms are improving.
Motown Museum offering final tours before closing for $75M expansion
The expanded museum is slated to open in the spring of 2027.
Stellantis CEO says affordability is key, will explore sub-$30k offerings
Stellantis' focus on affordability comes as average U.S. vehicle prices hover around $50,000 — roughly...
Auto industry reverses globalization course, pivots to localization
The localization of manufacturing and supply chains is accelerating.
Spirit Airlines adds five seasonal destinations out of Detroit
The additions will bring Spirit's list of destinations out of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport...
GM slapped with five-year FTC penalty in data-selling scandal
The agency said GM "collected, used, and sold consumers’ precise geolocation data and driving behavior data...
Is interest in a 4-year college degree drying up? Not really.
After a post-pandemic dip, four-year college enrollment has almost fully recovered to near-record levels.
Canada and China: A half-century journey from Pierre Trudeau to Mark Carney
A half-century later, relations soured under Trudeau’s son, Justin. His successor, Prime Minister Mark Carney,...
Ford highlights off-roading bet at auto show amid affordability woes
“That is not the case for GTD or Mustang,” he continued. “The off-road business is...
Nationwide Verizon mobile service outage reported
Verizon customers experienced a mobile service outage across the nation on Wednesday.
This year’s North American Car of the Year award winner announced
The Dodge Charger won the 2026 North American Car of the Year award, while the...
Solar panels and heat pumps to be more expensive in 2026
Just how pricey remains to be seen.
Wall Street CEOs warn Trump: Stop attacking the Fed and credit card industry
Wall Street's relationship with the Trump administration is souring.
Michigan voters sour on Trump economy ahead of visit, poll shows
Trump campaigned vigorously in 2024 on reducing prices, but worsening attitudes toward the economy under...
Google teams up with Walmart and other retailers to enable shopping within Gemini AI chatbot
Google, OpenAI and Amazon all are racing to create tools that would allow for seamless...
Dittrich Furs to close after 132 years in Detroit
The company announced it will permanently close on April 30. Founded in 1893, the business...
Trump visits Ford plant and defends his tariffs, hoping to counter jitters about the economy
The visit aims to counter fears about a weakening job market and rising prices around...
As Canada tries to reduce its dependence on the US, its leader will visit China to rebuild ties
The push by Prime Minster Mark Carney, who arrives Wednesday, is part of a major...
Offshore wind developer prevails in court as Trump says the US ‘will not approve any windmills’
Trump said his goal is to prevent any new wind farms, calling them 'losers.'
A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday
Many professions allow little time for the outdoors. But there are ways.
Give yourself a 7-day financial reset
Build habits that make your finances work better for you.
Why the Federal Reserve has historically been independent of the White House
Trump's Justice Department is threatening the Federal Reserve with a criminal indictment.
Trump’s legal attack on Jerome Powell underscores his aim for full control over Fed
“I have carried out my duties without political fear or favor, focused solely on our...
Trump to speak in Detroit, tour Ford factory next week
The president's speech will focus on the economy and bringing manufacturing back to the U.S.
Producer reimagines the Detroit Auto Show for an ‘Instagram world’
Everything comes to life for 12 days of car brands, music concerts and philanthropy that...
The top 5 affordable cars and SUVs for 2026, according to Edmunds
Edmunds’ experts ranked their favorite models across price and size classes.
Experts say Trump pullout from UN climate fighting will hurt world and leave US out of green surge
Experts say the move isolates America as the world transitions to green energy.