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It’s easier than ever to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness but you’re running out of time
Read full article: It’s easier than ever to qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness but you’re running out of timeIf you have worked in public service for 10 years or more you might be able to have all your student debt canceled.
University of Michigan: All students, faculty, staff must be vaccinated by Aug. 30
Read full article: University of Michigan: All students, faculty, staff must be vaccinated by Aug. 30University of Michigan will require COVID vaccinations for the entire school community, including Michigan Medicine, by the start of the fall term.
Former server sues Red Robin in Madison Heights for racial discrimination, says she found razor blade in her food
Read full article: Former server sues Red Robin in Madison Heights for racial discrimination, says she found razor blade in her foodA 26-year-old server said she went to management repeatedly about a cook who was allegedly using racial slurs in the kitchen.
Tax season: Can you write off your home office if you are temporarily working from home?
Read full article: Tax season: Can you write off your home office if you are temporarily working from home?That shift to working from home could have a big impact on your income taxes. If you are a 1099 employee then you can take a home office deduction. “A lot of people were expecting to be able to write off their home office when in fact they can’t,” Luis Garcia with the IRS said. If you’re a gig worker, sub contractor of self employed -- or have a side hustle -- and use your home office only for that business then you can get the home office deduction. It’s important to note that if you’re thinking of selling your home in the near future then you’re going to have to give back the deduction you receive now.
Knight’s Steakhouse in Ann Arbor temporarily closes over positive COVID-19 cases
Read full article: Knight’s Steakhouse in Ann Arbor temporarily closes over positive COVID-19 casesANN ARBOR – Update: Knight’s Steakhouse reopened on Oct. 29 with limited hours and staff. Knight’s Steakhouse has temporarily closed both of its locations after several employees tested positive for COVID-19. The news comes after Michigan marked its highest one-day increase of 3,338 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. Gretchen Whitmer said the sharp increase of cases might mean Michigan has to “take steps backward” to curb the spread. Management announced they are working with the Washtenaw County Health Department to determine when it will be safe to reopen.
Commerce Township employee cut by razor blades taped on bottom of political sign, deputies say
Read full article: Commerce Township employee cut by razor blades taped on bottom of political sign, deputies sayCOMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said a Commerce Township employee was cut by razor blades while he was removing a political sign in the right-of-way (within 33 feet of the center of the road) on Sleeth Road. Deputies said as part of his job with the township, the employee was removing the sign that was located 24 feet from the center of the road. The employee was cut on three fingers from the blades that were taped on the bottom of the sign. Deputies said the homeowner indicated that their signs were taken, and when they returned home from out of town, the signs were back in their yard. A total of two signs had razor blades, according to the county Sheriff’s Office.
Money Monday: Helping yourself in the New Year
Read full article: Money Monday: Helping yourself in the New YearLocal 4 Business Editor Rod Meloni offers some helpful advice moving into 2020 in this week’s Money Monday. The earlier you detect fraudulent activity, the easier it is to stop it.” – Diane Wightman, CPA member of the AICPA Financial Literacy Commission8. The sooner you start, the more of your hard-earned money you can reclaim.” – Neal Stern, CPA member of the AICPA Financial Literacy Commission9. You may be surprised at just how much money you can save with this simple strategy.” – Neal Stern, CPA member of the AICPA Financial Literacy Commission11. Though tedious, it pays to shop around for higher rates to make sure your money works as hard as you do."