- Legal Aid helps Northeast Ohioans get ‘Economic Justice’
By Tonya Sams Money issues can cause an enormous amount of stress and fear. Concerns about money can determine housing choices, whether or not basic needs are met, a person’s quality of life, and more. Money stressors not only include the size of a paycheck or being in debt, but also employment and unemployment issues,… Read more: Legal Aid helps Northeast Ohioans get ‘Economic Justice’ - California’s $20 Fast Food Wage: Mixed Impact Ohio for Workers and Businesses
By Izzy Aparicio California’s recent enactment of a new law, establishing a separate minimum wage of $20 specifically for fast-food restaurant employees, has ignited a significant debate. Effective April 1, this wage hike represents a substantial 25% increase for some workers. While many employees welcome the boost in their earnings, business owners are grappling with… Read more: California’s $20 Fast Food Wage: Mixed Impact Ohio for Workers and Businesses - New Report Warns of Potential 20% Cut in Social Security Payments Over Next Decade
Staff Writer A comprehensive analysis released March 20, 2024 by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) forecasts a grim outlook for Social Security payments with projections suggesting a looming 20% cut for beneficiaries within the next ten years. According to the projections, the program’s trust funds are projected to be depleted by 2033. As a result,… Read more: New Report Warns of Potential 20% Cut in Social Security Payments Over Next Decade - Navigating Medicaid: Demystifying Qualified Income Trusts
By Ray’Chel Wilson Medicaid can be a lifesaver for many, but what if your income is too high to qualify? That’s where Qualified Income Trusts (QITs) come in. QITs, demystifying their role in accessing Medicaid benefits, and providing links to government resources for further information. Decoding QITs Simply put, a QIT is a specialized bank… Read more: Navigating Medicaid: Demystifying Qualified Income Trusts - What you should know about credit scores and bankruptcy
Most consumers know that credit scores and bankruptcies can impact their financial well-being but don’t understand how. Credit scores can determine whether someone can get a loan and if their interest rates will be low or exponentially high. There are things that consumers should be aware of to keep their finances stable. One area that… Read more: What you should know about credit scores and bankruptcy