personal finances

This week is “America Saves Week” and some state officials are encouraging Michiganders to take this week as an opportunity to do a “financial check-in” with the goal of improving their financial wellness

We talk to Valor Wealth Group's Meghan Vanderlugt and Kate Ford about what people in West Michigan are most concerned about financially.

CE's Matt Johnson comments on the opportunity.

We talk to Kim Smith from Care Resources.

Julie Leonard, of LMCU, joins the show.

We talk to Nemes Rush Family Wealth Management’s Mike Nemus.

Michigan freshman will have to take a personal finance course, the Kent County Board of Commissioners has approved the 2025 budget, Merchants and Makers will return during ArtPrize next month, and more.

A law passed in 2022 requires Michigan students take a one-half credit course in personal finance. Beginning with this year’s incoming freshman class, it’s a high school graduation requirement.

Deputy Editor of AARP Bulletin and the Magazine David Brindley joins the show.

Director of Engagement Kathleen Roark and Matt Cook with LCMU discuss the initiative.