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CONSUMER NEWS. This section focuses on financial matters as they relate to individuals and households. Find consumer news, advisories (product recalls, fraud alerts and internet safety), Mahoning Valley marketplace changes (grand openings, new businesses) and upcoming educational webinars on various financial topics.

Enlightened Massage Therapy to host grand opening Saturday

Enlightened Massage Therapy to host grand opening Saturday

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Enlightened Massage Therapy & Holistic Health Center is announcing the grand opening of its new location at 2000 Canfield Road in Youngstown. The free,...
Ohio alerting consumers about imposter scams

Ohio alerting consumers about increase in imposter scams

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The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions is alerting consumers about an increase in imposter scams across the state and country. These schemes...
Meijer announces May 8 opening for Austintown supercenter. A Meijer Express gas station will open on April 10 adjacent to the Austintown location.

Meijer announces May 8 opening for Austintown supercenter

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Meijer announces May 8 opening for Austintown supercenter | A Meijer Express gas station will open on April 10 adjacent to the grocery store. Meijer...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has reappointed Lawrence K. Friedeman to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) for a third term. The announcement was made by the governor’s office on Feb. 28. Friedeman’s current term expires April 10, 2025 and his new five-year term begins April 11. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Ohio Senate.

DeWine reappoints Friedeman to third term at PUCO

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DeWine reappoints Friedeman to third term at PUCO | The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Ohio Senate. Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has reappointed...
Reports of unsolicited real estate offers targeting older homeowners have surged in some parts of Ohio, potentially putting these individuals’ financial well-being and housing security at risk and causing the Ohio Department of Commerce to issue a Consumer Alert.

Unsolicited real estate offers target older Ohio homeowners

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Reports of unsolicited real estate offers targeting older homeowners have surged in some parts of Ohio, potentially putting these individuals’ financial well-being and housing...
Be sure to safeguard your assets while on summer vacation

Be sure to safeguard your assets while on summer vacation

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With approximately 82 percent of Americans planning to travel this summer either domestically or abroad, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Financial Institutions...
Ohio warns of online scams involving dating websites, apps

Ohio warns of online scams involving dating websites, apps

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The Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Securities is warning Ohioans about online scams involving dating websites and apps. The scam, commonly referred to as...
State urges Ohioans to research unclaimed funds

State urges Ohioans to research unclaimed funds

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Approximately one in seven people in the United States currently have unclaimed funds. In Ohio, the Department of Commerce’s Division of Unclaimed Funds is...
Ohio warns of scams with dating and messaging apps, texts, emails

Ohio warns of scams using dating and messaging apps, texts

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The Ohio Department of Commerce is issuing an investor alert for Ohioans to be cautious when interacting with strangers on dating and messaging apps,...
Meijer launches enhanced mPerks program in stores 

Meijer launches enhanced mPerks program in stores 

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Meijer is revamping its mPerks customer-rewards program. The Michigan retailer says the changes are in response to the success of its digital coupon and...
Medicare’s annual open enrollment period starts Oct. 15

Medicare’s annual open enrollment period starts Oct. 15

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Medicare’s annual open enrollment period starts Saturday, Oct. 15. This means if you’re one of the more than 2 million Ohioans on the federal...
Meijer now accepts SNAP benefits for online orders. Health & Fitness | Youngstown

Meijer now accepting SNAP benefits for pickup, online orders

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Meijer announced today that stores in Ohio are now accepting Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for its Meijer Pickup and Home Delivery shopping...
DeWine announces effort to assist veteran-serving organizations

Scammers targeting older residents, says Ohio Department of Commerce

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Nearly 25 percent of Ohio’s total population is age 60 or older and many of them have been especially vulnerable during the pandemic to...
A student loan is money that is borrowed to pay for education-related expenses, including tuition, books and room and board. Student loans must be paid back in full with interest. (The Ohio State Bar Association)

Understanding student loans – types, obligations, requirements

A student loan is money that is borrowed to pay for education-related expenses, including tuition, books and room and board. Student loans must be...
COVID-19 emergency loans seek to stem hardship

COVID-19 emergency loans seek to stem hardship

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COVID-19 emergency loans seek to stem hardship | The Community Foundation of the Mahoning Valley is partnering with HFLA of Northeast Ohio in the...
WalletHub ranks best gift cards for 2020 holiday season | To help consumers, WalletHub compared the 50 most popular options.

WalletHub ranks best gift cards for 2020 holiday season

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WalletHub ranks best gift cards for 2020 holiday season | To help consumers, WalletHub compared the 50 most popular options. Gift cards are supposed to...
Dominion offers payment plans, winter heating assistance

Dominion offers payment plans, winter heating assistance

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Dominion offers payment plans, winter heating assistance | Dominion Energy Ohio is offering customers facing financial hardship more flexible payment options on past-due balances...
Ohio simplifies online notarizations | Any document can now be notarized online with a certified online notary and the necessary technology

Ohio simplifies online notarizations, document processing

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Ohio simplifies online notarizations | Any document can now be notarized online with a certified online notary and the necessary technology. Online notarization became legal...
CARES Act, foreclosures and evictions – what you need to know | Among other measures, the CARES Act provides relief from foreclosure and eviction for eligible homeowners and renters.

CARES Act, foreclosures and evictions – what you need to know

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CARES Act, foreclosures and evictions – what you need to know | Homeowners are eligible for a pause on mortgage payments and protection from...
Responsible RestartOhio opening dates for services, state offices

Responsible RestartOhio opening dates for services, state offices

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Gov. Mike DeWine, Lt. Gov. Jon Husted and Dr. Amy Acton today provided the following sector opening dates established as part of the Responsible...

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