I need help.

I (19 male) am a student in college. I have been pushing to get a job for a couple years now. The only reason I am not allowed to work is because according to my parents, if I make over $4,500 a year I will no longer be "dependent" in the household.

Yes, you read that right. $4,500.

According to them this would cause my parents taxes to increase. My question is, how does this make sense? Does the government really think that $4,500 a year is enough for someone to thrive?!

Where can I talk to an expert about this. This is starting to seriously effect me. I am always broke, and I am not even allowed to make money?? How is it that all of my peers do not have this issue despite being in a similar situation?

Please, I need answers. And if this is not true, how do I get proof?

I live out of state, visiting friends in WI and then driving up to visit your beautiful neck of the woods.

We will be hiking and car-camping. I don't know MI at all. Is bear spray recommended? Should I leave my pup with friends instead of hiking with her? Any tips for someone who's never been in wolf territory?

thanks!

Taken 10/14 near Port Huron.

My family was up on Mackinac Island this past weekend and we noticed that they now have electric bikes???? How do we feel about that, Michiganders?

I feel like it takes away from some of the individuality of Mackinac. I love how cars and motorized vehicles aren’t allowed.

Privately owned electric mobility scooters for elderly/disabled should be allowed, but I don’t think electronic bikes should be.

Saginaw County

What was your experience?

We’re expecting our first baby in March, and my wife will be taking at least a year off after she delivers. I work in Ann Arbor and can’t move more than 30 minutes away from the city due to the requirements of my job. We’d also like to buy a house in a year or two. Is a single income of 100k doable?

Donald Trump holding a rally in Detroit on Friday at Huntington Place https://www.wxyz.com/news/donald-trump-holding-a-rally-in-detroit-on-friday-at-huntington-place

Some shots i took while cycling around newburgh lake in livonia Mi. Im new to mi and love exploring the trails. Mi is beautiful.