money

Michigan Treasury Department responds to criticism over tax collecting

Current State — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 17:45:10 +0000

For Richer, For Poorer: Michigan Households Experience Growing Income Gap

Kevin Lavery — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 20:40:29 +0000

There’s a steadily growing gap between the incomes of Michigan’s wealthiest and poorest families. That’s the finding of a new report analyzing national income trends.

Financial Literacy Classes Aim to Combat Credit Scams

Kevin Lavery — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Michigan may be officially out of the Great Recession, but its aftermath continues to affect millions of people here and across the country. Today, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago kicks off its 10^th annual “Money Smart Week” in mid-Michigan. It’s a public education program offering nearly two dozen financial literacy classes in the city of Lansing.

Many Americans struggle with credit problems. Using it wisely and repairing it when it gets damaged is just one focus of the week’s activities.