The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Rent and housing are squeezing everything else out for Midwest families. Is the average Cincinnati area family struggling? Raising a kid to 18 now costs an average of $303,418, according to LendingTree’s 2026 analysis. However, the cost of raising a child is more complicated than just a single figure. But that big number hides where…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 22, 20260Comments

Business

Cincinnati Business Closures Signal a Broader Economic Shift

Cincinnati business closures are starting to follow a pattern that is harder to ignore. Over the past several months, businesses across multiple sectors have shut down, from national retailers to local restaurants to regional manufacturing operations. What is less clear is why these closures are happening at the same time. That overlap raises a more uncomfortable…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 11, 20260Comments

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Cost of Living 2026: Why Prices Still Feel High Despite “Cooling Inflation”

Inflation has slowed, but most households are still feeling financial pressure. Core costs like housing, insurance, and food remain elevated compared to recent years. In 2026, the cost of living is expected to remain a key concern for families adjusting to new financial norms. The gap between official economic data and everyday experience continues to…

ByDan O’KeeffeApril 4, 20260Comments

AI job training in Cincinnati with professionals learning skills during a team workshop

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Cincinnati Jobs: New Federal Push Aims to Train Workers for AI

AI job training is becoming a central focus of new federal policy. There's a new push from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeships, skills-based hiring, and faster pathways into high-demand roles. The initiative is designed to close the gap between how workers are trained and how companies actually hire, particularly as…

ByDan O’KeeffeMarch 24, 20260Comments

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The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Cincinnati Business Closures Signal a Broader Economic Shift

Cost of Living 2026: Why Prices Still Feel High Despite “Cooling Inflation”

Cincinnati Jobs: New Federal Push Aims to Train Workers for AI

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The Cost of Raising a Child Jumps to Over $300k Nationwide

Cincinnati Business Closures Signal a Broader Economic Shift

Cost of Living 2026: Why Prices Still Feel High Despite “Cooling Inflation”

Cincinnati Jobs: New Federal Push Aims to Train Workers for AI

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The Harsh New Reality of Cincinnati Creative Jobs

Comic-Con Bars AI-Generated Art After Artist Backlash

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