IRS Says To Expect Tax Refunds To Be Delayed If You File Early
Bad news if you’re one of the people who file your taxes as soon as you get your W-2, so you can get the refund in the middle of January; the IRS is saying some refunds won’t go out until at least...
View ArticleUnited Airlines to Start Charging Customers for Overhead Bins [Poll]
Not having to check a bag when traveling has its perks, especially with the convenience of the overhead bin. However, that's all going to change for passengers who fly with United Airlines. The airline...
View ArticleAlmost $900M From the Michigan Lottery Will Be Sent to School Funds
All those scratch-offs you bought or money you spent on trying to hit that giant Powerball jackpot is going to be put to good use. The Michigan Lottery will be contributing $889 million towards the...
View Article"Secret Sister Gift Exchange" on Facebook Could Land You in Prison
You may be feeling extra generous this holiday season but don't get fooled for doing a good deed. You've probably seen "holiday gift exchange" posts circle Facebook the past few weeks that basically...
View ArticleApartments for the Middle Class Planned in Downtown Grand Rapids [Video]
There has been, and continues to be, a lot of construction for new apartments in Downtown Grand Rapids but for the most part they're either luxury apartments with a higher rent or apartments only...
View ArticleExpect Your Water Bill To Increase Next Year
If you live in Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Walker, Cascade Township, Grand Rapids Township and Tallmadge Township, you may see an increase in your water bill next year, according to WZZM. It doesn’t seem...
View ArticleWhen Will Women Make as Much as Men? Not For Another 170 Years!
The gender wage gap has been a huge issue for as long as women have been in the workforce. In general, men have always made more money than woman, even when they are both qualified for the same...
View ArticleComerica Bank Will Close 16 Locations in Michigan
A few months ago, Comerica Bank announced that it would be closing locations and cutting jobs in all of their markets. Being the second largest bank in the state, it was expected Michigan locations...
View ArticleU of M's Big Win Means a Big Discount at Ruth's Chris in Ann Arbor
Ruth's Chris, in Ann Arbor, promised customers a discount on their meals depending on the point difference U of M scored over Rutgers in Saturday's game. Continue reading…
View ArticleBed Bath & Beyond Might Stop Sending You Coupons
Sad news for all of us coupon clippers... Those 20% off coupons you love getting in the mail from Bed Bath & Beyond may be coming to an end soon. Due to declining sales, the company is testing a...
View ArticleWoodland Mall is Having a Job Fair This Saturday!
If you need some extra cash, especially with the holidays around the corner, your next job opportunity awaits you at the Woodland Mall. This Saturday, October 8th, the Woodland Mall, in Kentwood, is...
View Article'Family Feud' is Holding Auditions in Detroit! [Video]
It's time to get the family together because the popular game show, Family Feud, is holding auditions in Detroit. Is your family going to be the one to win a bunch of money and possibly a new car?...
View Article$5,000 is Hidden Somewhere in Grand Rapids, Will YOU Find It?
A treasure hunt is about to begin in Grand Rapids and YOU can be a part of it! Somewhere in the metro area of Grand Rapids is $5,000 waiting to be found... waiting to make one lucky person $5,000...
View ArticlePotential Bill Would Raise Beer Tax Over 200% in Michigan!
If passed, a new bill would raise the beer tax in Michigan by 244%. The bill was pitched by a West Michigan representative, from Byron Center, earlier this week. Under his plan, the additional money...
View ArticleITT Technical Institute Shutting Down After Financial Aid Ban
As of today, Tuesday September 6th, all ITT Technical Institute campuses are shut down. Also, effective immediately, about 8,000 employees will lose their jobs. The shutdown comes after the U......
View ArticleA Brighton Man Is The Newest Millionaire Thanks To Mega Millions
I really think I need to start playing the lottery! Earlier this month, there was a guy from Muskegon County that won a good chunk of money, but stayed anonymous; now John Swisher of Brighton just won...
View ArticleParking Rates in Downtown Grand Rapids Will Increase on September 1st
If you park in Downtown Grand Rapids, starting Thursday, September 1st, you will notice that rates at the meters and the parking ramps will be higher than usual. According to MLive, rates are...
View ArticleWoman Cleans Out Purse, Finds Winning Lotto Ticket
Cleaning out a purse is a chore in itself but it's always nice to see what you can discover dug deep into it. I love when I find things that I forgot I had or thought I lost. But a woman, from Ireland,...
View ArticleBreaking the Bank? Parents are Spending $245 on Back-to-School Shopping
We are in back-to-school season which means back-to-school shopping. It's time to get all the essentials so your kids are prepared and ready for the new school year. But do you find that its costing...
View ArticleThere's A New Millionaire in Muskegon County Thanks To the Lottery
So I found my new best friend. Well, technically I still need to find who he is, but a guy in Muskegon County just won $4 million on a $30 scratch off with the Michigan Lottery. He has decided to stay...
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