Economics

Governor Gretchen Whitmer launched a new webpage to help the graduating class of 2023 apply for the Michigan Achievement Scholarship and lower their cost of college by thousands of dollars a year.

Michigan won five multi-billion-dollar electric vehicle projects this year with the help of $2 billion in economic incentives.

Companies are already finding ways around New York City’s brand new pay transparency law, which went into effect on Nov. 1.

The 2022 midterm elections are being held in a strange economic environment. Inflation is high but unemployment is low. So is the economy good or bad? We go ...

With avian flu, inflation and supply-chain challenges, this could be a rough year for getting just the bird you want.

Nov 1st, 2022 - How to use your conscience to spend your cash.

The productivity plunge is perplexing, because productivity took off to levels not seen in decades when the pandemic forced the switch to remote work. But that growth spurt was short-lived, even as companies shifted to hybrid models, in part because employees argued that the flexibility helped them work more efficiently.

Seven experts weigh in on how to tackle inflation beyond interest rate hikes from the Fed.

Every year, Americans throw away about $400 million worth of uneaten sweets from trick-or-treating. That’s a lot of food waste. But the fix is simple: stop giving away candies that kids don’t like (candy corn, anyone?) and give away treats that they do enjoy.To help you buy the sweets that trick-or-treaters will actually eat, candystore.com has published a study on the most popular candy by state.

Outdoor decorations and displays have become more extravagant than ever. But that wasn’t always the case.

The ice cream maker finally agrees to accept cash, but won’t say why it turned away unbanked customers for years

What’s a few thousand dollars for a statement tree?

The backdoor Roth IRA strategy allows taxpayers to set up a Roth IRA even if their income exceeds the IRS earnings ceiling for Roth ownership.

A majority of Americans say they’re not keeping up with their retirement savings, according to a new Bankrate survey. A key reason: Inflation.

Namelix uses artificial intelligence to create a short, brandable business name. Search for domain availability, and instantly generate a logo for your new business

Justice Clarence Thomas said he doesn’t “have a clue” what diversity means as the Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over eliminating race in college admissions.

Soaring demand and a shortage of manufacturers during the pandemic have pinched national paper stockpiles, leaving little room for error.

Starting Nov. 1, most employers in New York City will be required to list the salary range on all posted job ads, promotions and transfer opportunities. Experts say salary transparency will play a role in closing the wage gap.

Global poverty is one of the most pressing problems that the world faces today. The poorest in the world are often undernourished, without access to basic services such as electricity and safe drinking water; they have less access to education, and suffer from much poorer health.

Satellite data hints at the scale of their deception

Weaknesses in the American economy became more apparent as the 1920s progressed (CCEA).

On Black Monday, October 28, 1929, the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined nearly 13 percent. Federal Reserve leaders differed on how to respond to the event and support the financial system.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy grew at a 2.6% annual rate from July through September, snapping two straight quarters of contraction and overcoming high inflation and interest rates just as voting begins in midterm elections in which the economy's health has emerged as a paramount issue.

Virgin Australia wants to turn the dreaded middle seat into the "most fun and wonderful."

His deal with Adidas was valued at $1.5 billion, but his fortune fell to an estimated $400 million after the retailer cut ties with him, per Forbes.