Wealth

Listen to this articleBy Ray’Chel Wilson The Cleveland Observer Last winter, a family sat at their kitchen table in Cleveland, staring at bills stacked higher than the snow outside. The job loss was sudden, but the anxiety it triggered felt endless. They felt stuck, not just financially, but emotionally, without seeing a way forward. They… Read more: Financial Therapy in Uncertain Times: 3 Strategies You Can Use Now

Listen to this articleBy Ray’Chel Wilson The federal government shutdown stalled Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for millions of families nationwide this November, churches and faith coalitions rose to the essential work of economic repair, bridging the gap left by disrupted policy and uncertain funding, according to Pew Research Center & PBS. Churches Respond… Read more: Faith in Action: The Church’s Role in Economic Repair

Listen to this articleBy Staff Writer State leaders and the Cleveland Browns say a new, enclosed stadium in Brook Park could be a regional economic catalyst. The current plan carries an estimated price tag of about $2.4 billion (U.S.), with $600 million in state support and a separate $100 million settlement proposed between the city… Read more: Haslam Sports Group $100M Settlement: Who Really Wins?

Listen to this articleBy Ray’Chel Wilson Artificial intelligence (AI) isn’t just hype or a Silicon Valley buzz phrase. For many people, the right AI tools are saving time, cutting costs, and preventing expensive mistakes. From catching tax errors worth thousands of dollars to helping small businesses keep up with paperwork, AI platforms like ChatGPT, Claude,… Read more: Best Artificial Intelligence Tools to Save Time and Money in Everyday Life

Listen to this articlePresident Donald Trump’s administration now says that SNAP food aid for November will be reduced less than originally announced, the latest in a political and legal saga that impacts how about 1 in 8 Americans can buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said in a court filing late Wednesday that it caught… Read more: Government says SNAP benefit cuts won’t be as deep as announced for some families