50-year mortgages may soon become a mainstream option, promising lower monthly payments for buyers facing affordability challenges. But do they truly help—or simply cost borrowers more in the long run? Here’s what homebuyers need to know before considering a 50-year term.

Retailers are promoting cheaper Thanksgiving meals this year — but smaller baskets and portions tell a different story. From Walmart’s $4-per-person dinner to Kroger’s “Freshgiving” bundle, the advertised savings often come at the expense of quantity. In Dayton and across the country, families are paying less only to eat less — a quiet reflection of America’s shrinking household economy.

Trotwood-Madison High School Graduate, William Lumpkin, Honors Hometown Supporters

For lottery winners, careful planning is essential to ensure that family members enjoy a comfortable and fulfilling quality of life.

What you need to know to avoid holiday scams.

For most individual taxpayers the tax filing and payment deadline is Monday, April 18, 2022. Those who need more time to file can request...

The local PBS station produced documentary is set to premiere on CET, ThinkTV16 and the PBS Video App at 9pm on Thursday, February 24,...

Our focus has to shift from having a big pile of savings into what type of income that our savings will create. I don’t know if you have...

Two things to do immediately for financial freedom When I was a kid, I was deathly afraid of heights, but in P.E., I had to learn how to...

"How can you be careful when you don’t know what’s out there?” In 1996, the Olympics had come to my town of Atlanta, Georgia, and my...

For many people, saving isn’t going to be enough. Many of us can remember watching Roadrunner cartoons. In particular, I recall one gag...

For the vast majority of the planet, it kind of is! When I was little, I used to think time went by soooooo slow! Most, if not all, can...

Here's what to do now, and why, from IRS.gov. COVID Tax Tip 2021-69, May 18, 2021 The federal income tax deadline has passed for most...

An interview by the Greatness Coach, Chris Johnson Chu Oparah recently had the opportunity to speak with Chris Johnson on his podcast,...

Three things you can do today to right size your cash flow

Makerspace will help Dayton community rebound after decades of divestment. Westside Makerspace is the brainchild of University of Dayton...

“I’d rather be uninformed than misinformed.” Samuel Clemmons aka Mark Twain As we approach NBA playoff season, optimistic fans turn their...

When I was a competitive athlete, I was subjected to this horrible, yet necessary practice used to measure training capacity for the...

Pay Yourself First

The fourth quarter is where games can be made. Welcome to part four of this four-part journey. For those of you who have stuck around,...