Nearly 40 percent of Michiganders struggle to afford basic needs, U-M analysis finds

August 14th, 20260 ANN ARBOR — Nearly 40 percent of Michigan households struggle to afford basic necessities, according to a new analysis by Poverty Solutions at the University of Michigan, highlighting the widening gap between traditional economic measures and the everyday realities families face in paying for housing, food and health care. The figure...

Hamtramck named one of top cities to improve credit rating

September 13th, 20190 HAMTRAMCK – A 2019 study has ranked Hamtramck, Michigan as number three among five best cities to live in the United States to build good credit rating. Apartment Guide’s 2019 Best Cities to Repair Credit study reveals ideal cities based on a number of key factors, including cost of living, average credit card debt and eviction...