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Appliance problems
Consumer Reports testers uncover problems with some appliances
Best paper towels
Our partners at Consumer Reports put paper towels to some tough tests so you don't waste your money. We have the results.
Mom's a genius! Woman runs natural foods site
A Wixom mom runs a website that helps you save big on natural and organic food.
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7 ways to score free stuff.
Consumer Reports Top auto picks
Consumer Reports is out with its Top auto picks for 2014... Only one comes from a Detroit automaker.
Why are coupons filled with exclusions?
During the holiday season, many stores offer coupons to save an extra 10 or 20 percent.
Milford mom is a stay-at-home CEO
Milford mom is a stay-at-home CEO who makes and sells reusable glass straws
Who's stealing your child's identity?
A growing number of identity theft victims are not adults, but kids. To make matters worse, they may not find out they've been victimized…
Repairing your credit after ID Theft
The steps you need to take to repair your credit if identity thieves have taken you to the bank and ruined your credit
Protecting your name and credit
In light of the Target breach, the proactive steps you can take to protect your name and credit.
What to buy and not buy in February
John Matarese shows what's on sale and what's not in February.
How to file your taxes for free
Do your federal taxes for free with free file.
Appliance problems
Consumer Reports testers uncover problems with some appliances
Best paper towels
Our partners at Consumer Reports put paper towels to some tough tests so you don't waste your money. We have the results.
RadioShack closing up to 1,100 stores
RadioShack plans to close up to 1,100 of its underperforming stores in the U.S.
Mom's a genius! Woman runs natural foods site
A Wixom mom runs a website that helps you save big on natural and organic food.
Get free stuff on Freebie Friday
7 ways to score free stuff.
RECIPE: Minestrone soup & spinach cherry salad
February is Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Month. More than 2 million Americans, ages 50 and over, have AMD, a 25 percent…
Shinola donates clocks for display in Detroit
A company that makes handcrafted wristwatches in Detroit is donating four clocks for display in the city.
GM chief exec. to speak at UM commencement
A person familiar with the event says that new General Motors chief executive Mary Barra is expected to speak at the University of…
Dispute delays redevelopment of Packard plant
The owner of Detroit's blighted Packard car plant complex says his redevelopment efforts have been delayed by a dispute with an ex-owner.
RadioShack closing up to 1,100 stores
RadioShack plans to close up to 1,100 of its underperforming stores in the U.S.
Data-breach costs take toll on Target profit
Target Corp says the massive data breach over the holidays helped push its profit down 46 percent.
President speaks on Canton research institute
A new $148 million high-tech manufacturing research institute set to open this spring in Canton is expected to bring 10,000 jobs to the area…