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U-M Economists See A Flat Year For Michigan, Then A ReboundFinance & Economy

U-M Economists See A Flat Year For Michigan, Then A Rebound

The University of Michigan's latest forecast projects barely any job growth in 2026 and a shrinking factory sector — but a stronger 2027 ahead.

A Tale Of Two Economies: Detroit Slows While West Michigan HoldsFinance & Economy

A Tale Of Two Economies: Detroit Slows While West Michigan Holds

The same month that pushed Detroit's unemployment higher found West Michigan manufacturers reporting surprisingly strong conditions. The state's economy is splitting in two.

Michigan's Jobless Rate Climbs To 5.0% As Factories Shed WorkersFinance & Economy

Michigan's Jobless Rate Climbs To 5.0% As Factories Shed Workers

New state data shows Michigan's unemployment rate ticked up in August, with manufacturing leading the losses and the Detroit region under the most pressure.

Angel Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRSFinance & Economy

Angel Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS

When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.

Top Line Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRSFinance & Economy

Top Line Nails: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS

When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.

Red Nails & Spa LLC: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About TaxesFinance & Economy

Red Nails & Spa LLC: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Elegant Nails & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About TaxesFinance & Economy

Elegant Nails & Spa: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

Wixom Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About TaxesFinance & Economy

Wixom Nails: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.

City Nails Spa Roseville: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About TaxesFinance & Economy

City Nails Spa Roseville: The Charge That Doesn't Show Up: What Every Nail Salon Owner Should Understand About Taxes

Charging part of a service on the card and quietly collecting the rest off the books has a name, skimming, and it is one of the surest ways to raise concern with the IRS. Here is why it is riskier than it looks, and what honest owners do instead.