Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine has warned that Ohio consumers are receiving scam phone calls from individuals pretending to represent the U.S. Treasury. The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has received approximately 50 reports of the scam in the last four weeks. “It can be intimidating to get a call from someone claiming to represent the […]
Ohioans Urged to Evaluate Life Insurance Needs to Protect Loved Ones
September 3, 2014 by
Life insurance might not be the most pleasant topic to address but it is undoubtedly an important one that should not be ignored. Governor John R. Kasich and Lt. Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor have declared September as Life Insurance Awareness Month in Ohio through a resolution. A recent national study found […]
Seminar to Help Seniors Make the Most of Retirement Assets
August 19, 2014 by
Are you concerned about your retirement income meeting all your financial needs? According to Lars Olson, financial advisor for Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management, it is important to first define your vision for a fulfilling retirement, and to have investment strategies for all your retirement accounts. At Retirement Readiness: Making the Most of Your Retirement […]
Ohio “Obamacare” Rates to Go Up, Amount Varies
August 11, 2014 by
Ohio insurance regulators have finished rate approval for 2015 “Obamacare” health policies, and your rates are going to go up by … well, it depends, according to analysis by the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Your rates might go up by only a few percentage points. They might even go down. Or they might go up a […]
Parents Urged to Discuss Safe Driving With Teens, Review Insurance
July 28, 2014 by
With the excitement and fun of summer in full swing, Ohio Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor is urging parents and family members to discuss driving safety with their teen driver(s) and to secure adequate insurance protection. The leading cause of death for teens is car accidents and they are involved in […]
PUCO Summer Energy Efficiency Tips to Save You Money
July 21, 2014 by
As the heat index outside rises, the consumption of energy to cool the inside of your home likely increases too. With the help of these tips, the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) says you have the ability to use energy efficiently and possibly save money on your energy bills. Each day, most of us […]
State Reports Record Amount Of Unclaimed Funds Returned to Ohioans
July 17, 2014 by
The Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Unclaimed Funds has announced that during fiscal year 2014, a record $74,478,325 of unclaimed funds was returned to Ohioans. This was a 7.6% increase over the previous fiscal year payment of $69.2 million. The average claim was for $1,561.49. Unclaimed funds are money or the rights to money […]
Council on Aging Hosting Retirement Readiness Series
June 17, 2014 by
The Marion County Council on Aging is once again sponsoring a series of four classes entitled Retirement Readiness: Money Matters. The information is geared to those who are newly or nearly retired. All classes are free, but reservations are required. Interested persons can register for any or all classes that are in interest. Topics and […]
Ohio Supreme Court: Payday Lenders May Operate Under Law Loophole
June 12, 2014 by
The Ohio Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a loophole in state law allowing payday loan lenders to operate without restrictions established by lawmakers and endorsed by voters in a statewide referendum. The unanimous decision reverses a Ninth District Court of Appeals ruling that Ohio Neighborhood Finance, which runs Cashland stores, wrongly used a mortgage lending […]
State Agency says First-Time Homebuyers Should Not be Discouraged
June 6, 2014 by
The Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA) celebrates National Homeownership Month in June – a time dedicated to highlighting the critical role homeownership plays in improving lives, creating jobs and strengthening communities across the country. “Homeownership builds equity, provides stability and security, and strengthens communities where property taxes support schools and services to improve neighborhoods and […]
