Most Americans can't afford a $1,000 emergency expense, report finds
Nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough money put away to handle common financial emergencies, according to Bankrate.
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Nearly 60% of Americans don't have enough money put away to handle common financial emergencies, according to Bankrate.
The Fed has slashed borrowing costs for the first time in more than four years. Here's how that would impact people with credit card balances.
Consumers tacked on an additional $27 billion in credit card spending in the second quarter, the Federal Reserve Bank of New York said.
Credit card debt hit a record $1.13 trillion at the end of 2023, while delinquencies have surged more than 50% from a year ago.
If faced with a sudden loss of income, more than half of Americans say they worry they wouldn't have enough savings to cover a month's living expenses.
U.S. economy continues to plow ahead, as holiday shoppers shell out more on gifts this year than predicted.
"It's hard to overstate how bad it would be," one expert said. Everything from Social Security payments to your retirement fund could get hit.
With average APR near 21%, now is the time to pay off credit card debt as it becomes costlier to carry.
About 36% of survey respondents said they have more credit card debt than emergency savings, up from 22% a year ago.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Clinton Township police and Child Protective Services were notified of the alleged abuse, and the paraprofessional was fired from her position.
A water main break has been reported on Beaconsfield Street in Harper Woods.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
Charges relating to the fatal shooting of Jalen Coats Stevens of Detroit on Jan. 4 have been filed in 36th District Court.
Hundreds gathered on Tuesday evening outside of Chita's Nefertiti bar, where a 28-year-old man was shot to death, and his brother was stabbed multiple times.
Charges relating to the fatal shooting of Jalen Coats Stevens of Detroit on Jan. 4 have been filed in 36th District Court.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Police in Marine City, Michigan, are looking into an incident involving a group of content creators who allegedly record their interactions with businesses and post them online.
Clinton Township police and Child Protective Services were notified of the alleged abuse, and the paraprofessional was fired from her position.
Michigan Overland Adventure, an automotive industry exhibit celebrating off-road adventures, will debut during the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Ford Motor Co. is pivoting away from its once-ambitious electric vehicle plans amid financial losses and waning consumer demand for the vehicles.
A 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders about $42, which is around $15 less than the highest price drivers paid in July 2024.
Ford Motor Co. has stepped up technology in its popular F-150 pickup to combat ever-evolving techniques car thieves have at their disposal.
The management company of the LaFontaine Automotive Group in Metro Detroit has agreed to pay $1.5 million to settle an alleged Paycheck Protection Program loan fraud.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
It marks the second lawsuit in recent months accusing the filmmaker and studio mogul of leveraging his power in Hollywood to make sexual advances.
The band announced Perry Bamonte's death on their official website on Friday.
The "Taylor Swift" bill package, which includes House Bills 4262 and 4263, authorizes the Michigan attorney general to pursue action against anyone using ticket bots.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Six routine vaccines that have safeguarded millions from serious diseases are no longer being recommended for all children by the CDC.
The U.S. carried out operations Wednesday to seize the oil tankers Marinera and Sophia, officials announced.
President Trump wants the matter settled before the end of his term, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
After a fire in Switzerland left dozens of people dead, Detroit Fire Marshal Donald Thomas said the work that the department does is all about prevention.
U.S. drivers are likely to see lower prices at the pump this year amid lower global oil prices and strong crude production.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
Experts said this time of year they see a real uptick in diets, gym memberships and even medical interventions to help people reach their goals.
Oakland County officials are flushing and testing water lines after the detection of Legionella bacteria at the courthouse building.
Morton, a Michigan native, previously worked with the Denver Broncos before he joined Dan Campbell in the 2025 season.
The traditionally shortest fishing season in the State of Michigan – the one for Black Lake sturgeon - will open Feb. 7.
Bryce Underwood is staying at Michigan for his sophomore season to play for first-year coach Kyle Whittingham.
Last year, the bakery tackled Amon-Ra St. Brown's ultimate headstand touchdown celebration.
James van Riemsdyk had a goal and two assists to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Monday night to snap a two-game losing skid.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
The state of Michigan can do better when it comes to raising the bar on K-12 public education.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Officials at Romulus Community Schools are reviewing their response and security plan after a man with a gun was stopped at the main entrance Tuesday. Counseling will be available, officials said.
The White House said Tuesday officials are discussing a wide range of options for acquiring Greenland. CBS News has this report.
Counseling has been made available after a gun scare at Romulus Middle School. Senators will get a briefing on the Venezuela situation. Weather and other top stories.
Looking at warmer temps heading our way over the next few days. Some rain will accompany the warmer air, but cooler temps return by Saturday night.
A Michigan woman who was charged in connection with the 2025 hit-and-an run crash in Livonia that killed a 3-year-old boy and injured his twin sister and mother was sentenced to prison, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.