8 strategies to help Michigan residents afford retirement hat  Nearly a quarter of Michigan residents are 60 or older. As the Baby Boomers retire, there is a lot of talk around how to pay for those golden years. If you have some time before retirement, we have some tips to help you save. It is looking more and more important for younger workers to save on their own, as more questions about the solvency of the Social Security system arise. MORE ►As Boomers hit retirement, Social Security more important than ever ►Michigan's most affluent ZIP codes for senior citizens

  

How Michigan voters can request absentee ballots for presidential primary   Michigan's presidential primary is held on March 10. If you plan on voting absentee, you can now request your ballot. Voting laws adopted in 2018 make early voting an option for all eligible voters in the state, with no reason required. Those who want an absentee ballot will first have to inform their local clerks. Voters have until the end of business March 6 to request a mailed ballot. MORE ►Battle Creek seeks reimbursement from Trump campaign after Christmas rally

Fsta World reacts to sudden death of NBA legend Kobe Bryant hat  Basketball legend Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash Sunday at the age of 41. Bryant's 13-year-old daughter Gianna also died in the crash, which claimed a total of nine victims. Many took to social media to express their shock and sadness over the loss of a beloved American athlete and the others killed in the accident. "We miss you already Kobe," Tom Brady wrote on Twitter. MORE ►Kobe Bryant's daughter Gianna, 13, also killed in helicopter crash ►MSU players earned an uplifting win. Then they heard the Kobe Bryant news

  

Michigan's top 20 restaurants to visit in 2020     If you want to eat well in 2020, we have plenty of places that will treat your appetite right. Amy Sherman and John "Gonzo" Gonzalez have been across the state more times than they can count and they have sampled all kinds of cuisine from eateries large and small. These are the 20 places they think you shouldn't miss this year. We'd also love to hear about your favorite spots. MORE ►These are the 10 best Mexican restaurants in Michigan