Lifestyle and Budget

Congress passes aviation, hurricane tax relief bill

The House passed a bill Thursday to avoid a partial shutdown of federal aviation programs, and also wrapped in tax relief for hurricane victims and an expansion of the private flood insurance market.

Long-term mortgage rates unchanged: 30-year at 3.83 percent

Long-term mortgage rates are unchanged this week: The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage remained at 3.83 percent; the 15-year home loan, popular among homeowners who refinance their mortgages, stayed at 3.13 percent, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac says.

How to budget on a roller-coaster income

Popular budgeting advice like the 50/30/20 rule — which allots a set percentage of income to necessities, wants and needs — is meaningless for people whose paychecks go up and down.

Bill would significantly cut Michigan's high auto premiums

Michigan drivers would no longer be required to buy unlimited medical insurance to cover serious crash injuries under bipartisan legislation high-ranking supporters proposed Tuesday aimed at reducing the country's highest auto premiums by at least 20 percent.