Personal loan rates plunge, continuing downward trend
The latest trends in interest rates for personal loans from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly.
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines to merge, creating nation's 5th largest carrier
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger to create the fifth-largest U.S. airline. The news made Spirit Airlines stock soar on Wall Street.
Owners of Plymouth's longtime candy store Kemnitz looking for new stewards of business as they close up shop
It may not be the end of the story for the candy store. Cindy and Everett Smith are hoping to find new stewards for the classic sweets business, which has been in operation since the 1950s.
3 longtime Downtown Plymouth businesses closing soon
Three Downtown Plymouth businesses -- Wiltse’s Pharmacy, Kemnitz Fine Candies, and Delta Diamond Setters & Jewelers -- are closing.
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.
US housing less affordable than any point in over a decade, ATTOM report shows
Home prices are surging, making homeownership less affordable as wages fail to keep up. However, new data from ATTOM Data Solutions shows most wage earners can still afford to buy a home.
Michigan ice cream shop to be on episode of 'Undercover Boss'
The company's CEO, Linda Chadwick said she wanted to modernize the business, but needed a closer look to see if the improvements were working.
TechTown Detroit's Retail Bootcamp helps business owners with brick and mortar stores
Applications are now being accepted for the 12-week Retail Boot Camp held in spring, and the application process is expanding its reach beyond Detroit including Highland Park and Hamtramck.
Woman opens space for entrepreneurs in Detroit after beating cancer
Jannel Aweke created the Unorthodox Club, a place for entrepreneurs to gather and share ideas in Detroit, after beating a cancer doctor's said she probably wouldn't survive.
COVID vaccine mandate: Supreme Court weighs rules for businesses, health care
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments about the vaccine-or-testing requirement for large employers and a separate mandate for health care workers.
Taco Bell 'Lover’s Pass' subscription will get you 30 days of tacos for $10
Taco Bell announced Thursday the nationwide debut of Taco Lover’s Pass, a service that allows fans to redeem one taco a day for 30 consecutive days for $10.
Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
86% of restaurants, bars waiting for COVID-19 relief could close, IRC says
The Independent Restaurant Coalition is asking for Congress to replenish the Restaurant Revitalization Fund to help restaurants and bars still struggling to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.
New Year’s Day: Which stores, restaurants will be closed?
Many grocery stores, drug stores, gas stations and restaurants will have limited hours on New Year’s Day, and some businesses will even be closed.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Michigan extends development tax incentives by 5 years
The law, which was enacted in 2017, lets developers keep income and withholding taxes from people who live and work at the sites along with sales taxes associated with construction.
US home prices surged nearly 19% in October as market continues to boom
U.S. home prices surged again in October as the housing market continues to boom in the wake of last year’s coronavirus recession.
Here are 3 ways to pay off holiday debt quickly
Growth in holiday spending could reach an all-time high in 2021. Here are ways to pay down your holiday debt quickly.
Medicaid eligibility expiring for millions of Americans in January
Medicaid eligibility is expiring for millions of Americans in January. Here's what to do if you are struggling.
Strike at Kellogg's comes to a close; workers to return Monday
The Kellogg's strike has ended and workers, including those at the Battle Creek cereal plant, will get back to their jobs Monday.