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Raising A Family: How Michigan Ranks
WalletHub recently released its 2020 list of Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. See how Michigan scored.

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WalletHub recently released its 2020 list of Best & Worst States to Raise a Family. See how Michigan scored.

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