Business

It's the paradox of a pandemic that has crushed the U.S. economy: 12.9 million lost jobs and a dangerous rash of businesses closing, yet the personal finances of many Americans have remained strong -- and in some ways have even improved.

Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought -- thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufacturing and auto industries, officials said Monday.

Hackers have breached Michigan State University’s online store, gaining access to customer credit card numbers and other personal information, the university said.

Bowling alleys have been closed since March as part of the statewide COVID-19 shutdown. Now with other businesses reopening, a lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to order the state to allow bowling alleys to re-open.

But as of Friday, he was able to offer his customers something convenient that other pot businesses can't - a first of its kind drive-thru service.

At least 50 employees at a mortgage lender in Oakland County have contracted COVID-19, leading to complaints toward the health department. In turn, health officials are now ordering United Shore mortgage to enforce social distancing and other safety measures, or face fines.

The training covers topics that include identifying startup expenses to funding sources. But it does not stop there.