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Michigan has become the latest state to require a personal finance class as part of the educational curriculum.

A family got some clousre after a loved one went missing over 17 years ago. In August 2007, a Socata TB-20 Trinidad plane crashed in Lake Huron, carrying 52-year-old pilot Karen Dodds and her fiancé, 56-year-old H. Brooke Stauffer Jr. The plane left from Mackinac Island, bound for Bad...

It seems every time you open your phone, you're in danger of being scammed. Someone out there comes up with an elaborate scheme and randomly dials your phone number and could swindle you out of thousands of dollars. While there are countless scams present at any given time, a Michigan...

NOVI, MI – The Michigan State Fair opened Sunday with new requirements to enter and an earlier closing time after a 14-year-old boy was shot and killed the night prior. State Fair officials say for the remainder of the fair, any attendees under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to enter.

Buc-ee's is moving closer and closer to Michigan as the popular convenience store chain just broke ground on a new location that's roughly two hours from Michigan. This new location will be the closest Buc-ee's to Michigan. Earlier this month, Buc-ee's officially broke ground on its first Ohio location. I...

Severe storms in Michigan recently have left many people without power, and one house split in half. Yes, you read that right. As you will see in the video below, a Union Pier home was hit by a falling tree. The Detroit Free Press posted the video and referenced that the house was unoccupied.

Michigan weather is often meme-worthy. Just look at many of the tired posting on many Facebook groups about the state. Jokes about needing the heat in the morning and air conditioning in the evening abound. Real knee-slappers. But what are some legitimate quirks that make Michigan weather annoying?. The question...

NOTE: A previous edition of this article incorrectly stated Hobbs Kessler’s 5K time and has been revised. Hobbs Kessler was back at it as he competed in the Michigan Open men’s 5K race on Friday. The Ann Arbor native and Olympic runner finished first overall with a blistering...

You may have heard of Dolly Parton's free book program and wondered if there's a catch. There is no catch. The Queen of Nashville gives out millions of free books to Michigan children and kids nationwide every month. How Did Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Come About?. Dolly Parton grew up...

Week One of High School Football Offers Few Surprises. (September 1, 2024 9:00 AM ET) Week one in the high school football season offered few upsets, but an array of new stars. Here are the capsules from games held Thursday and Friday involving local teams. Lumen Christi 49, Michigan Center...

Gesher Human Services, one of the largest human service agencies in metro Detroit which also provides financial education, will be offering a free webinar called The Marriage Money Masterplan at 1 p.m. on Friday Sept. 13. Approximately one in four marriages end because of conflict due to finances, according to the Jimenez Law Firm. The 2024 Fidelity Couples and Money Study found that more than a quarter of partners felt resentful for being left out of financial decisions and more than half can’t agree on how much money they need to save for retirement. This workshop will help married couples, along with those who are engaged or in a long-term relationship, learn the importance of managing money, budgeting, saving, and investing together. It will also cover topics such as adopting similar parenting money styles when making financial decisions for children, open communication, financial goals, income and expenses and financial infidelity. To register go to geshermi.org/events. Gesher’s financial education manager Laltsha Cunningham said she coaches many married couples who have never learned how to manage their finances jointly, leading to division and conflict. “People individually may have a different financial perspective than their partner and they don’t know how to navigate those differences,” she explained. Cunningham said that for a healthy financial relationship being honest about debts and savings and being upfront about how you like to spend and manage your money is vital. She has seen couples where one partner has no knowledge of a large debt that the other partner is holding which leads to distrust and conflict. In addition, when it comes to financial planning as a team, there are some important steps to lay out including: • Financial fundamentals: discussing your financial goals and debt management • Joint finances – are you going to have separate bank accounts or joint ones? • Financial responsibility – who will be responsible for certain bills, how will you manage those bills? • Who will make and manage investments? • Who is going to be the primary decision maker on important financial purchases? • Long-term planning for homeownership, children’s education, retirement, estate planning, life insurance requires deep conversations • Setting up regular financial check-ins • Avoiding financial secrets “Talking about money is not the easiest, but developing strategies for finances as a couple can only make your relationship stronger,” said Cunningham. Additional information about further resources will also be provided for those needing more financial assistance. Gesher Human Services also provides one-on-one financial counseling to the community which can be scheduled by calling 248.233.4299 or email financialhelp@geshermi.org.

Test scores range widely in Michigan school districts — but experts say its not just the quality of the district that contributes to educational outcomes. School district demographics are a major driver of educational outcomes and typically go far in explaining variations in test scores and graduation rates. It’s also a major factor in the real estate market, where a school district’s reputation can impact home values.

Michigan has a rich history of producing Olympic athletes who have not only represented the state but have also made significant contributions to their sports on the global stage. From early pioneers in the modern Olympic Games to contemporary stars, these athletes have etched their names in the annals of Olympic history. This article explores Michigan’s most famous Olympians, highlighting their achievements, impact, and the legacy they have left behind.

West Michigan may be turning into a Harry Potter world soon!. A few students across West Michigan will be able to experience how it would be to live in the world of Harry Potter and magic. How is this working?. West Michigan's 'Hogwarts' Experience. A few Grandville Public Schools' fifth...

A 106-year-old World War II veteran from Michigan has died.

The Powerball winning numbers are in for the Saturday, Aug. 31 drawing with a jackpot that reached an estimated $69 million ($34.1 million cash value). The largest winning Powerball jackpot ticket sold in Michigan was worth $842.4 million and sold in January at Food Castle in Grand Blanc. Powerball winning numbers ...

Every so often someone makes a mistake that turns out to be beneficial for a handful of people but most of the time, mistakes mean problems. If you work for the US Mint or the Us government than yes, you may feel like some of these mistakes are your problems but if you're like the rest of us who don't, this mistake is like a dream come true. Mistakes that are committed by the US Mint come with a hefty price tag.