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Economy
Michigan court ruling halts $13.03 minimum wage increase
A ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals stops the state's minimum wage from increasing to $13.03 in February and keeps current wage and benefit requirements intact
Money
Businesses voice concerns over traffic on Cesar E Chavez Avenue
A number of business owners on the Southwest side of Grand Rapids are upset over a noisy, dusty, persistent presence in their lives.
Economy
Consumers Energy electric customers will see higher monthly bills after rate increase approved
The approved rate increase comes after an initial denial of a $272 million request, which the company later raised to $293.5 million.
Economy
Grand Rapids Homes Show exposes remodeling options for buyers
Amidst high federal interest rates, vendors say that buyers who can't afford a new home outright are instead remodeling to save money.
Economy
West Michigan dairy farm receives outpouring of support after asking for help to keep it running
Prior to an outpouring of support from the community on social media, the farm was struggling with labor shortages experienced by farms across Michigan.
Nation World
Inflation falling, especially for essential goods
Consumers have in recent months shifted much of their spending away from physical goods and instead toward services, such as travel and entertainment.
Nation World
Sneaky ways inflation affects your money in 2023
Here are a few of the less well-known changes this year — some that could hurt your wallet, and others that could help.
Economy
Michigan's $10.10 minimum wage explained
For the first time in Michigan's history, the minimum wage has surpassed $10 per hour, but it could have been much higher.
Money
BBB reveals 2022's top scams in West Michigan
For the second year in a row, the top scam in West Michigan was related to online purchasing.
Nation World
How the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your bank account
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the seventh time this year. Here's how it'll affect borrowers and savers.
Nation World
Federal Reserve announces 7th rate increase of 2022
Though smaller than the Fed’s previous three-quarter-point hikes, its latest move will further heighten the risk of a recession.
Economy
Michigan court ruling halts $13.03 minimum wage increase
A ruling by the Michigan Court of Appeals stops the state's minimum wage from increasing to $13.03 in February and keeps current wage and benefit requirements intact
Money
Businesses voice concerns over traffic on Cesar E Chavez Avenue
A number of business owners on the Southwest side of Grand Rapids are upset over a noisy, dusty, persistent presence in their lives.
Economy
Consumers Energy electric customers will see higher monthly bills after rate increase approved
The approved rate increase comes after an initial denial of a $272 million request, which the company later raised to $293.5 million.
Economy
Grand Rapids Homes Show exposes remodeling options for buyers
Amidst high federal interest rates, vendors say that buyers who can't afford a new home outright are instead remodeling to save money.
Economy
West Michigan dairy farm receives outpouring of support after asking for help to keep it running
Prior to an outpouring of support from the community on social media, the farm was struggling with labor shortages experienced by farms across Michigan.
Nation World
Inflation falling, especially for essential goods
Consumers have in recent months shifted much of their spending away from physical goods and instead toward services, such as travel and entertainment.
Nation World
Sneaky ways inflation affects your money in 2023
Here are a few of the less well-known changes this year — some that could hurt your wallet, and others that could help.
Economy
Michigan's $10.10 minimum wage explained
For the first time in Michigan's history, the minimum wage has surpassed $10 per hour, but it could have been much higher.
Money
BBB reveals 2022's top scams in West Michigan
For the second year in a row, the top scam in West Michigan was related to online purchasing.
Nation World
How the Fed's interest rate hikes could affect your bank account
The Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate for the seventh time this year. Here's how it'll affect borrowers and savers.
Nation World
Federal Reserve announces 7th rate increase of 2022
Though smaller than the Fed’s previous three-quarter-point hikes, its latest move will further heighten the risk of a recession.
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