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Gas Prices

Paying too much at the pump? Prices may drop again soon

Nascar

NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick purchases Ricky Bobby's Lake Norman mansion

The Lake Norman mansion where Ricky Bobby prayed to Baby Jesus in "Talladega Nights" has a new owner, and he's pretty famous.
Cars

UAW justifies wage demands by pointing to CEO pay raises. So how high were they?

UAW President Shawn Fain has repeatedly cited the figure, contrasting it with the 6% pay raises autoworkers have received since their last contract in 2019.
Cars

Panic buying could cause car prices to rise amid United Auto Workers strike

The number of vehicles on dealer lots will shrink the longer the walkout goes on. And consumers might make things worse with panic-buying.
Local News

Housing expert: Grand Rapids metro still a seller’s market, matched by high demand

With housing costs showing no signs of decreasing in the Grand Rapids area, a local broker weighs in on how investing in a home can still be beneficial.
Markets

Despite rising interest rates, don't expect West Michigan housing prices to go down

Rising interest rates may affect the price of a home a buyer can afford in West Michigan.
Money Guide

MONEY GUIDE: What to do with your struggling 401(k)

Retirement accounts have suffered as the DOW has dipped. What should you do when the market is struggling? Jay Plyburn answers.
Economy

Here's what the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike means for you

The central bank is taking steps to slow down inflation, raising interest rates by half a percentage point, affecting credit card, car and home loans.
Money

Here's what the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike means for you

The central bank is taking steps to slow down inflation, raising interest rates by half a percentage point, affecting credit card, car and home loans.
VERIFY

Yes, the US only gets 3% of its crude oil from Russia. That's not the whole picture

According to the US Energy Information Administration, 20% of petroleum imports like gasoline and diesel come from Russia.
Local News

Are you struggling to find meat in grocery stores? Here's what could be causing the shortage

A shortage of labor in the processing portion of the meat supply chain has led to some stores with empty meat coolers.
Politics

Legislation to ban members of Congress from trading stocks sponsored by Senator Stabenow

The Ban Congressional Stock Trading Act and Ban Conflicted Trading Act will prohibit all members of Congress from buying and selling individual stocks.