Big-Box Stores Reveal Black Friday Specials

If you’re already planning what to buy where, these ads will help you develop a strategy.

Free Meals and Deals to Vets, Military on Veterans Day: The List

Across the country, businesses offer free or discounted meals and services to retired and active U.S. military personnel.

Some Whipped Into A Froth Over Starbucks Bling Ban

The new policy allows baristas to wear wedding and other rings, as long as they don’t have stones. Nose rings appear to be OK, too.

It's On: Retailers Skirmish Over Thanksgiving Day 'Black Friday' Hours

Eschewing Thanksgiving Day shopping hours, retailers promote themselves as family friendly – as if the competition isn’t.

Sears Holdings Says It's Shuttering More Michigan Kmart, Sears Stores

The latest closings will bring to a dozen the number that will be shuttered in Michigan, where Kmart has deep roots.

New State Law Could Revive Local Stock Exchange, Stimulate 'Localvesting'

General Motors and Chrysler Corp. got start-up capital through the Detroit Stock Exchange in the 1900s. A new law revives “localvesting.”

Michigan City Among Best Places to Stretch Your Food Dollar

Thursday is World Food Day, and Grand Rapids is the second-most affordable place in the country to buy food.

Ford Says it Will Add 850 New Jobs at Dearborn

Workers will build new aluminum intensive F-150 pickup, which will help the No. 2 automaker meet higher fuel-efficiency standards.

Chrysler Corp. Makes Big Public Statement on National Coming Out Day

The automaker was a pioneer in providing domestic partner benefits, implementing a policy in 2000.

Restaurant Industry 'Rife with Sexual Harassment': Report

Most female restaurant workers who depend on tips say they’re bothered by some form of sexual harassment.

Hugging Cashier 'Creeps Out' Customers, Loses Job

A western Michigan grocery clerk who has been hugging customers for 40 years fired and charged with assault and battery

For Better or Worse: Michigan Communities After the Recession

More officials (40%) think their communities will have good economic times in the coming years than predict bad times (12%).

Jimmy John's Security Breached at 18 Michigan Stores

What should you do if you used a credit or debit card between June 16-Sept. 5? Read the full story to find out what to do and who to call.

Gas Prices Keep Dropping Across Michigan

The cost of filling your tank is the lowest it has been since February, according to AAA.

Michigan-Based Domino's Asked to Help End 'Horrific Abuse' Videotaped at Dairy Farm

On Wednesday, the pizza chain’s cheese supplier severed its ties with the dairy after Mercy for Animals released secret videotape.

Marketing #Fail: Who Designed Urban Outfitters' Bloody Kent State Mess?

If you wonder how the bloody Kent State shirt made it from the white board in a brainstorming session to production, you’re not alone.

Protesters Arrested in Fast-Food Fight Over Minimum Wage

The “Fight for $15” campaign to boost fast-food workers’ pay plays out on streets across America.

You Want Me to Analyze Toilet Paper? Weirdest, Wackiest Work Requests Ever

Workplace survey shows administrative professionals are often tasked with “saving the day” – even if that means confronting nesting geese.

Meijer Supermarket Chain Adding 10,000 Local, Regional Jobs

Each of the Midwest regional chain’s stores has full- and part-time openings.

Sam's Club Chicken Caesar Salad Recalled Due to Listeria Concerns

Suspect chicken salad was sold from the deli at Sam's Club in Novi. Michigan agricultural department officials say no one has been sickened.

Michigan Michaels Stores Affected by Data Breach

If you shopped at any one of several Michaels stores on several dates last year and early this year, the company says your information was exposed.

Pies Are Square? Yes, if You’re Talking Authentic Detroit-Style Pizza

Detroit’s square pizza tradition dates back to 1946, when soldiers returning from World War II found it in one of their favorite watering holes. Now, an entrepreneurial southeast Michigan pizza maker is introducing the regional favorite to the world.

10-Year-Old’s ‘Aha!’ Moment Spurs Family Business with Serious – and Fashionable – Legs

Girls have been mismatching their socks and mittens to make a fashion statement for years. Why not the legs on their leggings? The rest is history.

Is The Wrong Job Better Than No Job At All?

How to make the best of a less than perfect job situation.

Uncle Sam Will Pay $3,000 To Give You The Flu

Healthy and under 50? Here's a way to make some quick money.

Is a Joint Bank Account the Secret to a Happy Marriage?

How sharing finances brought one couple closer together.

How to Make Sure You Can Always Find a Job

Follow these steps for lifetime job security.

Your Kid Could Be a TV Star by Riding Sandy, Meijer’s 1-Cent Mechanical Pony

All photos submitted in the Michigan-based superstore's contest will be entered to win $100.

One of Three Women Live At or Near Poverty, Shriver Report Finds

Two-thirds of women consider themselves the family breadwinner.

Best Companies to Work for in 2014

Google grabs the top slot yet again on Fortune list.

How Bad Moves on Social Media Could Damage Your Credit Score

Here's why you should think before you tweet. (Or Facebook. Or Instagram.)

W-2 Forms: Understanding Your Most Important Tax Document

This holds the key to a bigger tax refund.

New Shops Feature Superior Sandwiches, Delicious Cuisine

Plus more food and restaurant news from around southeast Michigan.

Auto Show Sneak Peek

Take a look at the cars, displays and the business and government leaders who attended the North American International Auto Show Thursday at Cobo Center.

If You Have a Lane Cedar Chest Here's How to Get a Replacement Lock

Children can become trapped in the chests when the lid closes automatically locking with no way of opening from the inside.

Target: Data For 70M Customers Breached

The retailer had earlier said 40 million customers had sensitive data stolen, like credit card numbers, debit card PINs and email addresses.

7 Trends to Watch at Work in 2014

Full-time hiring stalled, contract work up, survey reveals.

20 Companies Hiring In January

These employers are staffing up now.

4 Ways You Can Earn More in 2014

Try these easy ways to ramp up earnings this year.

How to Find $100 a Month in Your Financial 'Junk Drawer'

Follow these tips to save $100 painlessly.