For readers in Ohio, this page covers household budgeting, saving, debt management and insurance. Reporting examines the financial decisions that impact families across the state.
The state Division of Financial Institutions has released a free guide with spending tips, a budgeting template and a readiness quiz.
Live Poll
Do you feel financially prepared for this year's holiday spending?
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Do you trust insurance companies to pay fair claims when you file one?
Ohio's Second Appellate District ordered a new trial after finding a flawed jury question undermined a verdict over a Piqua commercial roof claim.
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Do you believe your state's Senate candidates are prioritizing the right issues for your community?
Senator Sherrod Brown will challenge Republican Jon Husted in the 2026 Ohio midterm elections.
The 2026 Doxo report finds Ohioans spend 17% less on common bills than the national median.
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Do you trust community banks to keep serving local customers after mergers?
The Wooster-based lender will combine with the Bluefield, Virginia bank, which will remain the surviving corporation.
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Should states require companies to conduct all tax filings and payments electronically?
Electric distribution companies must now file tax returns and remit payments electronically under updated state rules.
Day to day, that means national trends in debt, seasonal tax changes, interest rate fluctuations and guidance on benefit enrollment. Reporting reaches from the state capital to the rural counties where different cost-of-living patterns emerge. Personal finance is tied to statewide economic conditions, which influence both household savings rates and the availability of credit. Inflationary pressure and housing costs remain the two primary factors that shape how residents manage their everyday financial lives.
