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Finance & Economy

Money, manufacturing muscle, and the deals moving Michigan.

Auto-Supplier Stocks Are Whipsawing — And Michigan Feels Every SwingFinance & Economy

Auto-Supplier Stocks Are Whipsawing — And Michigan Feels Every Swing

The suppliers that keep Michigan employed are trading like tech stocks lately. The volatility says a lot about where the industry thinks it's headed.

Michigan Wages Are Rising Faster Than The Cost Of Living — BarelyFinance & Economy

Michigan Wages Are Rising Faster Than The Cost Of Living — Barely

For the first time in years, the average Michigan paycheck is gaining ground on prices. The lead is real, and it is thin.

What Changed This Tax Season For Michigan HouseholdsFinance & Economy

What Changed This Tax Season For Michigan Households

New state credits and a revamped filing system reshaped refunds this spring. Here's who came out ahead — and who owes more than they expected.

Michigan Shoppers Opened Their Wallets This Holiday SeasonFinance & Economy

Michigan Shoppers Opened Their Wallets This Holiday Season

Retailers across the state reported one of their strongest holiday stretches in years, with spending tilting toward experiences and local goods.

Detroit's Homegrown Fintech Is Coming For Your BankFinance & Economy

Detroit's Homegrown Fintech Is Coming For Your Bank

A cluster of financial-technology firms rooted in Detroit is building tools for the underbanked — and quietly reshaping how the region handles money.

Tourism Is Becoming One Of Michigan's Most Serious IndustriesFinance & Economy

Tourism Is Becoming One Of Michigan's Most Serious Industries

Record visitor spending on the state's lakes, trails, and cities is turning a seasonal pastime into a year-round economic pillar.

How Michigan's Big Employers Are Planning For A Foggy YearFinance & Economy

How Michigan's Big Employers Are Planning For A Foggy Year

Earnings season revealed a common theme across the state's largest companies: cautious spending, protected cash, and a wary eye on demand.

The Retirement Savings Gap Quietly Widening Across MichiganFinance & Economy

The Retirement Savings Gap Quietly Widening Across Michigan

Even as employment stays strong, a growing share of Michigan workers are reaching their sixties with little set aside. A new state program aims to change that.

Michigan's Factories Are Running Hot Again. Can They Keep The Pace?Finance & Economy

Michigan's Factories Are Running Hot Again. Can They Keep The Pace?

A closely watched gauge of state industrial output hit a multi-year high. The bottleneck now isn't demand — it's finding the people to meet it.