FINANCIAL LITERACY

If you already have a credit card, or are just thinking about getting one, there are some key things you want to be aware of.

Some people believe that it’s not necessary to have a will, but there are a number of reasons to have a will that go beyond assets.

Getting into investing might be easier, and more possible, than you think.

There's no better time to start paying off your credit card debt than now.

Financial planning can be tricky and burdensome -- that’s why we want to share a great resource with you that can help keep you well informed and on track.

In this segment, we’re covering credit reports, what they contain and how often you can obtain them.

Here are some tips for repairing your credit score.

Google says that one of the most common Google searches is about credit scoring, so we thought we’d explain them some.

Beneficiary designations are extremely important when it comes to your finances, as designations take priority over a will or a trust.

With a fixed income and higher prices these days, there is a risk of outliving your money.

This week, we’re bragging about sisters Ailani and Aralynn Riley: Michigan International Prep School students who are together publishing their very own children’s book encouraging financial literacy.

One of the basics of understanding finances is understanding how compound interest can work for you and against you.

For those getting ready to begin taking their Social Security benefits, it’s important to keep in mind just how much you can receive depending on what your age is.

Crowdfunding has gained popularity, making it important to understand how it's connected to taxes and the IRS.

The state of Michigan offers the MiABLE Account, but there are several things to know when signing up for one. Here’s part two of our ABLE account coverage.

Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott has donated $1 million to Junior Achievement of Southeastern Michigan (JASEM), a nonprofit focused on helping young people prepare for their future and economic success.

Back in 2014, the federal government realized that for people with disabilities, life is very expensive. In order to help people with disabilities, the government established Able Accounts.

We’re wrapping up our Medicare coverage this week by discussing the Medicare Donut Hole -- a cute name for something you probably won’t like.

We’re sharing some important dates to know about if you’re signing up for Medicare or changing your plan.

If you’re signing up for Medicare soon, it’s important to know how to pay for the things that the original Medicare plan does not pay for, like co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles.

If you’re signing up for Medicare soon, it’s important to know how to pay for the things that the original Medicare plan does not pay for, like co-pays, co-insurance and deductibles.

We’re taking a special look at to the elements of Medicare and what you need to know before signing up.

We’re taking a special look at to the elements of Medicare and what you need to know before signing up. In this segment, we’re covering Medicare Advantage -- a more expensive health care option.

For the next few weeks, we’re going to discuss the elements of Medicare and what you need to know before signing up.

For the next few weeks, we’re going to discuss the elements of Medicare and what you need to know before signing up.

For those of you who are signing up for Medicare this year, it's important to know that the sign-up process is complicated, especially this year.

It’s never too early to start teaching your children about money and how it is used every day.

In hopes of addressing a financial literacy deficit by working directly with young adults, the Detroit Pistons have partnered with Zelle to offer educational resources to encourage smart and safe banking practices and investing.

A historic Metro Detroit bank is expanding its services to teach more people about financial literacy.

Bloom Advisors is working to raise awareness about gaining money management skills during Financial Literacy Month.