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Experts from Jacobs Financial Services stopped by “Live in the D” to share tips on how to maximize your retirement.

Take a look back at the 2008 U.S. men's soccer team that competed in the Beijing Olympic Games.

On a 10-point scale, Ann Arbor’s scores dropped to 6.9 overall, 6.1 for housing affordability and 7.3 for healthcare.

With Senator Debbie Stabenow announcing her retirement, Michigan had an open Senate seat up for grabs next year. All of which makes for hotly contested primaries.

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Simms has been with Ann Arbor SPARK since it was founded.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says the state's seniors need money in their pockets, and is looking to repeal the retirement tax.

Ann Arbor has once again snagged a spot on U.S. News & World Report's 2022-2023 Best Places to Retire list.

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.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a repeal of the retirement tax.

When it comes to planning for retirement, experts are saying that women should plan to save more money than men do.

Senior living communities can off a lifestyle that is fun, entertaining, enjoyable, and supportive.

Without much snow, the employees improvised, and a viral video was born.

Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence has announced that she will retire at the end of her term, and won’t seek seek reelection in 2022.

Now that many people have burned through their budget for holiday gifts, it’s time to start thinking about setting some new savings goals in the new year.

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Ann Arbor has snagged a spot in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-2022 Best Places to Retire list.

There are multiple claims in the the political advertisement, but the main one alleges that Biden’s plan will raid retirement funds of average American citizens.

Parker will retire on February 28, 2022, nearly 22 years after she started at the library system.

Today’s financial uncertainty has more people taking retirement planning seriously, including a very young generation.

Scammers will attempt to retrieve your personal Medicare number.

If you’re nearing the age of 65 and thinking about retirement, you should also be thinking about your health insurance.

Ray Curry is taking over leadership of the United Auto Workers perhaps the most critical juncture in the union’s history.

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All Seasons Ann Arbor is located at 4600 All Seasons Circle.

Americans nearing the age of 65 should be taking time to understand the many components of Medicare, a federal health insurance.

Matt Linke is retiring after more than three decades at the University of Michigan Museum of Natural History.

It’s important to understand Medicare's several steps in order to choose the right plan when it comes the time.

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Soon-to-be retired Detroit Police Chief James Craig looks back on his decorated career, capping off a profession spanning over four decades.

For many, Memorial Day means the end of the school year and the beginning of summer break.

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Monday is announcing the city’s interim police chief after current chief James Craig announced his retirement, effective this June.

After announcing his retirement, Detroit police Chief James Craig sat down with Local 4 to talk about his experience and what’s next.

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“He’s had a pretty good career already,” Rev. Sheffield said. “And if he doesn’t do anything else, he will still probably hear those words, job well done.”

“Look, I’m not an advocate for bad police, I demonstrated time and again,” Craig said. “I hold bad police accountable, but the vast majority of our men and women do it right.”

Local leaders across Metro Detroit are weighing in on the speculation that Detroit police chief James Craig is retiring and might be eyeing a run for Governor.

James Craig is set to announce his retirement as chief of the Detroit Police Department, according to sources.

DETROIT – Metro Detroit bid a fond farewell to one of its longtime radio friends Friday as Frank Beckmann retired after 48 years behind the microphone. Just shy of five decades, the one constant voice from the golden tower of the Fisher Building and WJR was that of Beckmann. He started out doing sports before he branched into talk radio. “I don’t even realize how much I’m going to miss it yet. Ad“I promise I’ve gotten more return for doing this job than I ever could have given and I’ve tried my hardest to give,” Beckmann said.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – From Sarasota to Nashville, Tree Town rubs shoulders with retiree go-to’s and unexpected competitors on Travel + Leisure’s “11 Best Cities to Retire in the U.S.” list. The only Midwestern city named, Ann Arbor can thank its small businesses, Art Fair, public parks and numerous summertime events for its spot. While the list isn’t exactly scientific (Travel + Leisure says it used “input from several sources”), the accolade is just one of many Ann Arbor has recently received. Personal financial publication Money.com named it a top place to work from home while PETA called it the eighth friendliest small town in the U.S. for vegans. AdHere’s the full list from Travel + Leisure:Sarasota, FloridaFort Myers, FloridaPort St. Lucie, FloridaNaples, FloridaNashville, TennesseeAsheville, North CarolinaLancaster, PennsylvaniaAnn Arbor, MichiganManchester, New HampshireMyrtle Beach, South CarolinaDallas/Fort Worth, TexasFind more about each city here.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will officially retire, he announced Tuesday on Instagram.

DETROIT – Detroit sports broadcasting legend Frank Beckmann has announced his plans to retire after 48 years with WJR. Beckmann has hosted “The Frank Beckmann Show” on weekdays from 9 a.m. to noon for the last 18 years. Throughout his career, Beckmann is the only person to broadcast games for all four of Detroit’s major sports teams -- the Tigers, Pistons, Red Wings and Lions. “As a youngster growing up on the east side of Detroit, I always imagined sitting behind a microphone, announcing Lions and Tigers games,” Beckmann said. Beckmann was indicted into the Michigan Sports Hall of Fame in 2008.

A Comerica Park videoboard displays a thank you message to Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, who announced his retirement prior to a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Detroit. This year was taking more of a toll on the 62-year-old Detroit Tigers manager than he'd necessarily let on. General manager Al Avila said he made a routine visit to Gardenhire’s office Saturday, when the manager told him about the decision. “On behalf of all of us with the Detroit Tigers, congratulations to Ron Gardenhire on a tremendous managerial career,” Tigers CEO Christopher Ilitch said in a statement. “Always, you'll miss baseball,” Gardenhire said.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Judge Elizabeth Pollard Hines has announced that she will retire from her position as a 15th District Court judge after 28 years on the bench. Announcing her retirement on Tuesday, Sept. 1., a statement from the Michigan Supreme Court said Hines will retire on Nov. 1. It has been my privilege to serve the citizens of Ann Arbor and the citizens of the state of Michigan. The longest serving judge in the 15th District Court, Hines was reelected in 1998, 2004, 2010 and 2016 without opposition. In 2012, the AJA created the Judge Libby Hines Award, which is given to judges who have made significant contributions for an effective response to domestic violence.

UTICA, Mich. – The superintendent of Utica Community Schools has announced she’s retiring this fall. “I’m 100% confident that we will do as good a job as is humanly possible under these circumstances,” said Utica School Board president Bob Ross. “I think it’s been time for a new leadership, so I’m looking forward to better collaboration with between the Association and the district,” said Utica Education Association president Liza Parkinson. “There was a tremendous amount of friction between the Utica Education Association and the superintendent,” Parkinson said. The school board said they’ll hire an interim superintendent for the upcoming 2020-21 school year while they begin a nationwide search for Johns’ replacement.

DETROIT In what world is Ohio a better place to retire (or do anything, for that matter) than Michigan? Sixty and Me created a scoring system, ranking the most exciting states to retire, factoring in things like destinations, population age, mobility, recreational activities, volunteer opportunities, jobs and taxes, to name a few. Related: 12 reasons why the state of Michigan is better than OhioMichigan lakes alone should be enough to rank higher than Ohio. Heres what Sixty and Me says about Michigan:Michigans higher score comes from its volunteer opportunities (161) and golf courses (904). Alaska, Nebraska and North Dakota ranked among the least exciting places to retire.

REDFORD, Mich. In the wake of recent events former Detroit Popcorn Company owner, David Farber, has come out of retirement and repurchased the 97-year-old business. Previous owner, Evan Singer, is no longer affiliated with or employed by the business. I was very disheartened and disappointed in what Mr. Singer wrote on Facebook, said Farber. Detroit Popcorn Company is closed in the short term until we can assess the best way to move forward and also facilitate a sale. Mr. Singer disrespected our community, customers, and employees.

The IRS has made inflation adjustments to a range of key figures, from the amount you can put in a 401(k) retirement plan to the individual income tax brackets that help you determine your tax rate. Here are your new tax brackets in 2020:2020 Tax Brackets. (IRS)The IRS has also increased standard deduction for the 2020 tax year, which could reduce your taxable income. IRS retirement savings contribution limits. For 2020, the lifetime gift and estate tax exemption has increased again.