Media Mentions

Financial Tips for the New Year – Learn how to setup your finances for success in 2025. (2024, December 31). TV20 Cleveland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9kofQS6LVg

Financial Segment Prof. Jonathan Ernest Interview – Learn how to stay within your budget during the busy Holiday Season. (2024, December 25). TV20 Cleveland. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLCM-aWL5ZU

Marriage and Credit Scores (2024, December 18). InCharge Debt Solutions. https://www.incharge.org/debt-relief/credit-counseling/marriage-credit-score/

Examining the rising price of eggs (2024, December 13). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2024/12/13/egg-prices-are-rising-again

As the Fed cuts, some long-term interest rates are rising (2024, December 12). Salon. https://www.salon.com/2024/12/12/as-the-fed-cuts-some-long-term-interest-rates-are-rising/

4 moves to make if your CD matures this December (2024, November 28). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/moves-to-make-if-your-cd-matures-this-december/

Trump Keeps Distance From Project 2025, But Its Tax Plans Could Fuel His Next Agenda (2024, November 19). Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/advisor/taxes/trump-project-2025-tax-plans-next-agenda/

If Cleveland Browns build new stadium in Brook Park, what will the economic impact look like? (2024, November 13). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/video/sports/nfl/browns/if-cleveland-browns-build-new-stadium-in-brook-park-what-will-the-economic-impact-look-like/95-1c860692-5c53-4fd8-aacb-2a0a4d0616dd

Cleveland-Cliffs, KeyCorp lead market share rises after election (2024, November 08). Cleveland Business Journal. https://www.bizjournals.com/cleveland/news/2024/11/07/cleveland-cliffs-keycorp-post-election-market-gain.html

Trump's tariff proposal could increase inflation, economists warn (2024, November 06). WKRC Local 12. https://local12.com/news/consumer-alerts/trump-tariff-proposal-could-increase-inflation-economists-warn-economy-cost-of-goods-prices-expenses-imports-imported-economics-consumers-buyers-exports-jd-vance-republicans-gop-politics-political-manufacturing-jobs-cincinnati-ohio

What's the CD interest rate forecast for November 2024? (2024, November 06). CBS News. https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/savingandinvesting/what-s-the-cd-interest-rate-forecast-for-november-2024/ar-AA1tCPl3?ocid=finance-verthp-feeds

I’m an Economist: 3 Trump Economic Policies That I Believe Would Hurt the Economy (2024, November 05). GoBankingRates.com. https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/economist-trump-economic-policies-that-i-believe-would-hurt-the-economy/

I’m an Economist: 3 Harris Economic Policies That I Believe Will Hurt the Economy (2024, November 04). GoBankingRates.com. https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/economist-harris-economic-policies-believe-will-hurt-economy/

What's the reason behind so many food recalls? Northeast Ohio experts explain (2024, October 23). WOIO 19News Cleveland. https://www.cleveland19.com/video/2024/10/23/whats-reason-behind-so-many-food-recalls-northeast-ohio-experts-explain/

Ohio economists help explain inflation and broader economy, the top issue for many voters (2024, October 21). Ideastream Public Media. https://www.ideastream.org/show/sound-of-ideas/2024-10-21/ohio-economists-help-explain-inflation-and-broader-economy-the-top-issue-for-many-voters

Should you open a short-term CD now? What experts say. (2024, October 16). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/should-you-open-short-term-cd-now-what-experts-say/

What could happen to CD interest rates this October? Here's what experts think. (2024, October 03). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/what-could-happen-to-cd-interest-rates-this-october-heres-what-experts-think/

Fed goes bold with rate cut (2024, September 18). The Hill. https://thehill.com/newsletters/business-economy/4887560-fed-goes-bold-with-rate-cut/

Emboldened Fed lowers interest rates by half-point (2024, September 18). The Hill. https://thehill.com/business/4886438-federal-reserve-interest-rate-cut/

I’m an Economist: My Prediction for Household Incomes in 2025 If Kamala Harris Wins the Election (2024, September 16). GoBankingRates.com. https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/im-an-economist-my-prediction-for-household-incomes-if-kamala-harris-wins-the-election/

Cleveland Browns Stadium becomes Huntington Bank Field after team agrees to new partnership (2024, September 03). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/browns/cleveland-browns-haslam-sports-group-special-announcement/95-76eb350d-af1a-421a-812b-87cd80583a0a

I’m an Economist: 6 Ways You Can Tell If a Recession Is Coming (And What To Do) (2024, September 03). GoBankingRates.com. https://www.gobankingrates.com/money/economy/ways-you-can-tell-if-recession-is-coming-what-to-do-economist-advice/

The Economics of Sports: Lessons from Cleveland - A CFA Panel Discussion (2024, August 23). CFA Society Cleveland. https://www.cfasociety.org/cleveland/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=a83b4bce-0279-4925-8007-0190b7112b1f&CommunityKey=768e09ed-f447-47e4-b665-0185dee08f3d&Home=%2Fcleveland%2Fhome

Mega Sports Events and the Economy (2024, August 12). Economy Chosun. https://economychosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2024/08/09/2024080900005.html

Lipstick sales can give experts surprising insights into the economy (2024, July 29). Quartz. https://qz.com/lipstick-effect-national-day-economic-downturn-1851606717

Browns GM Prefers Dome Stadium as Time Ticks Away on Decision (2024, July 30). WOIO 19News Cleveland. https://www.cleveland19.com/2024/07/30/browns-gms-prefers-dome-stadium-time-ticks-away-decision/

A Look at Gas Prices Around the World (2024, July 18). US News and World Report. https://money.usnews.com/money/personal-finance/spending/articles/a-look-at-gas-prices-around-the-world

Cheapest Full Coverage Car Insurance (July 2024). (2024, July 21). MoneyGeek. https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/cheapest-full-coverage-car-insurance/

How the decline in inflation will affect interest rates (2024, July 11). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2024/07/11/u-s--inflation-cools--but-will-interest-rates-go-down-

A media company filed for bankruptcy. It could affect how Northeast Ohioans watch Guardians games (2024, June 27). Ideastream Public Media. https://www.ideastream.org/economy/2024-06-27/a-media-company-filed-for-bankruptcy-it-could-affect-how-northeast-ohioans-watch-guardians-games

Best Credit Cards (2024, June 27). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/best-credit-cards#expert=Jonathan_Ernest

Savings are headed your way this summer as big companies slash prices (2024, June 05). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2024/06/05/companies-slash-prices-for-the-summer

Is buying the bigger pizza or ice cream cone a better deal? We did the math - Saving You Money (2024, March 23). Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2024/05/is-buying-the-bigger-pizza-or-ice-cream-cone-a-better-deal-we-did-the-math-saving-you-money.html

Huawei Puts Pressure On Apple To Come Up With A Better iPhone (2024, May 22). International Business Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/huawei-puts-pressure-apple-come-better-iphone-3732586

Consumers might not come out as winners in lawsuit settlement about how buyer's agents get paid (2024, March 20). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/we-follow-through/consumers-might-not-come-out-as-winners-in-lawsuit-settlement-about-how-buyers-agents-get-paid

What April's inflation numbers could tell us about the future of our economy (2024, May 16). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2024/05/16/inflation-see-s-first-decline-of-the-year

What Will The Fed Do With The Latest Inflation Numbers? (2024, April 16). International Business Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/what-will-fed-do-latest-inflation-numbers-3729752

New CPI numbers show economy continues to move in the wrong direction (2024, April 11). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/dayton/news/2024/04/11/consumer-price-index-rises-again

Pros and cons of eliminating state income tax (2024, April 11). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/dayton/in-focus/2024/04/11/pros-and-cons-of-eliminating-state-income-tax

Small businesses prepare for NCAA women's championship game (2024, April 07). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2024/04/06/businesses-prepare-for-ncaa-tournament

Recent changes to realtor rules could help balance area's housing market (2024, March 23). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/recent-changes-to-realtor-rules-could-help-balance-areas-housing-market

Will mortgage interest rates drop after the Fed's March meeting? Here's what experts predict (2024, March 11). CBS News. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/will-mortgage-interest-rates-drop-after-the-feds-march-meeting-heres-what-experts-predict/

Dartmouth men's basketball vote to unionize seen as overdue milestone to college athlete advocates (2024, March 06). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/sports/2024/03/06/dartmouth-basketball-vote-unionize-milestone

More Americans are feeling better about their finances—here’s why, in 5 charts (2024, February 20). CNBC. https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/20/charts-why-americans-are-more-confident-about-the-economy.html

‘Fake it until you make it’: Millennials are obsessed with looking rich, Wells Fargo study shows (2024, February 14). FORTUNE. https://fortune.com/2024/02/14/millennials-are-obsessed-with-looking-rich-wells-fargo-study/

Powell’s deficit warnings jostle lawmakers, economists (2024, February 07). The Hill. https://thehill.com/business/4451512-powells-deficit-warnings-jostle-lawmakers-economists/

Home foreclosures on the rise in Ohio (2024, February 05). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2024/01/31/foreclosure-rates-rise-ohio

Social media platforms help small businesses like Art of Sucre grow their brand (2024, January 31). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/social-media-platforms-help-small-businesses-like-art-of-sucre-grow-their-brand

IBM Is Catching Up With Microsoft And Apple On Wall Street—Is The Comeback For Real? (2024, January 26). International Business Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/ibm-catching-microsoft-apple-wall-street-comeback-real-3723041

Ohio lawmakers propose eliminating state income tax (2024, January 23). Spectrum News. https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cincinnati/news/2024/01/23/ohio-legislature-income-tax-proposal

For childcare facilities, keeping doors open is a juggling act (2024, January 22). Crain's Cleveland Business. https://www.crainscleveland.com/crains-forum-child-care/childcare-facilities-call-ohio-funding-model-broken

Entertainment businesses find creative solutions as more people opt to stay home on weeknights (2024, January 17). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/entertainment-businesses-find-creative-solutions-as-more-people-opt-to-stay-home-on-weeknights

Why The Fed Could Declare Victory On Fighting Inflation Sooner Rather Than Later In 2024 (2024, January 16). International Business Times. https://www.ibtimes.com/why-fed-could-declare-victory-fighting-inflation-sooner-rather-later-2024-3722167

City of Lorain hopes new owner of US Steel will bring new life, jobs to idled plant (2023, December 20). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/article/news/local/lorain-county/lorain-new-owner-us-steel-idled-plant/95-aa1158a7-38e4-47ad-9597-371777e8e79e

US Steel to be acquired by Nippon Steel for more than double what Cleveland-Cliffs offered (2023, December 19). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/video/money/us-steel-to-be-acquired-by-nippon-steel-for-more-than-double-what-cleveland-cliffs-offered/95-2ff21833-4b03-46ca-8200-11c4b9a56945

Impact of Ohtani's record-breaking contract on smaller market teams (2023, December 14). Spectrum News https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2023/12/13/ohtani-contract-raises-concern-for-smaller-market-teams#

Car shopping season impacted by inflation (2023, November 30). Spectrum News https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/cleveland/news/2023/11/30/inflations-impact-on-car-industry

Jobs report: U.S. economy adds 150,000 jobs last month (2023, November 06). Spectrum News https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2023/11/03/us-economy-adds-150-000-jobs

139 workers laid off at GM Metal Stamping plant in Parma as UAW strike continues (2023, October 24). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/continuing-coverage/uaw-strike/139-workers-laid-off-at-gm-metal-stamping-plant-in-parma-as-uaw-strike-continues

How President Joe Biden's request for more money could impact the economy (2023, October 24). Spectrum News https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2023/10/24/economic-impact-of-international-spending-

$1.73 billion Powerball jackpot: What are your odds?? (2023, October 11). FOX 8 News. https://fox8.com/news/1-73-billion-powerball-jackpot-what-are-your-odds/

Are UAW demands out of touch or in line with other union asks? (2023, September 15). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/are-uaw-demands-out-of-touch-or-in-line-with-other-union-asks

Hostess being acquired by Orrville-based JM Smucker in deal valued at $5.6B after coming back from the brink (2023, September 11). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/business/hostess-being-acquired-by-orville-based-jm-smucker/95-71c94925-ef4e-49aa-8205-75d8192606ea

The utility for 1.2 million Ohio customers was just sold: Here’s how that will affect your bill (2023, September 6). Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/09/the-utility-for-12-million-ohio-customers-was-just-sold-heres-how-that-will-affect-your-bill.html

CWRU professors weigh in on the cultural phenomenon of Barbie (2023, August 17). CWRU The Daily. https://thedaily.case.edu/cwru-professors-weigh-in-on-the-cultural-phenomenon-of-barbie/

What to Do After a Car Accident (2023, July 31). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/edu/ci/after-car-accident/12090#expert=Jonathan_Ernest 

Dow Jones trending upward: What's behind the recent surge? (2023, July 27). Spectrum News https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2023/07/27/dow-jones-trending-upward

Why the Fed will likely raise rates two days after First Republic failed (2023, May 02). CNN. https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/02/business/fed-rate-hike-banking-crisis/index.html

Greater Cleveland Food Bank needs your donations to feed the community (2023, April 26). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/greater-cleveland-food-bank-needs-your-donations-to-feed-the-community

What did $400 million buy at the Wells Fargo Center? (2023, April 19). Philadelphia Inquirer. https://www.inquirer.com/food/restaurants/wells-fargo-center-renovation-sixers-flyers-aramark-20230419.html

Fans anxious as MLB files motion to compel Bally Sports to pay Guardians (2023, April 06). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/cleveland-guardians/fans-anxious-as-mlb-files-motion-to-compel-bally-sports-to-pay-guardians

Ohio has been cutting income taxes for almost 20 years. Are Ohioans better off? (2023, March 26). Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/03/ohio-has-been-cutting-income-taxes-for-almost-20-years-are-ohioans-better-off.html

The next financial crisis? How safe is the money in Cleveland’s banks? What to know in the wake of 2 big bank failures (2023, March 16). Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2023/03/the-next-financial-crisis-how-safe-is-the-money-in-clevelands-banks-what-to-know-in-the-wake-of-2-big-bank-failures.html

Best 0% APR Credit Cards. (2023, March 10). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/credit-cards/0-apr/#expert=Jonathan_Ernest

Best Car Insurance Companies. (2023, January 31). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/car-insurance#expert=Jonathan_Ernest

Yes, Black Friday really still is a big shopping day (2022, November 21). Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/business/2022/11/yes-black-friday-really-still-is-a-big-shopping-day.html

US consumer inflation eased to 7.7% over past 12 months (2022, November 10). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/october-inflation-data/507-fefef67c-dda8-4940-bb1c-fe765c92c978

Biden's plan to tap oil reserves: What's the impact? (2022, October 20). Spectrum News https://spectrumnews1.com/oh/columbus/news/2022/10/20/biden-s-plan-to-tap-oil-reserves--impact-

Tips for combatting inflation (2022, October 13). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/video/money/tips-for-combatting-inflation/95-c066c6b3-86ba-4c93-9d1e-af04991879cf

Real estate for $1, or $50? Startups see fractional ownership as the future (2022, October 07). Crain's Cleveland Business. https://www.crainscleveland.com/real-estate/real-estate-1-or-50-startups-see-fractional-ownership-future

Best Military Car Insurance. (2022, September 26). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/edu/ci/military-car-insurance/14277#expert=Jonathan_Ernest

Local economists weigh in on whether the U.S. is headed for a recession or not (2022, August 2). The Sound of Ideas; IdeaStream Public Media. https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/local-economists-weigh-in-on-whether-the-us-is-headed-for-a-recession-or-not

Rise in seafood costs forcing sushi restaurants to roll with it and get creative (2022, July 27). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/rise-in-seafood-costs-forcing-sushi-restaurants-to-roll-with-it-and-get-creative

Cleveland ranks as most-stressed city in the country, according to WalletHub (2022, July 12). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/cleveland-ranks-as-most-stressed-city-in-the-country-according-to-wallethub

CWRU Economics professor says housing costs doing the most damage during this inflationary period (2022, June 23). WOIO 19News Cleveland. https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/06/23/cwru-economics-professor-says-housing-costs-doing-most-damage-during-this-inflationary-period/

5 things to know about inflation (2022, June 22). CWRU The Daily. https://thedaily.case.edu/5-things-to-know-about-inflation/

Decisions of the past could determine future plans for FirstEnergy Stadium lease (2022, June 20). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/browns/decisions-of-the-past-could-determine-future-plans-for-firstenergy-stadium-lease

CWRU Economics professor explains why Ohio is not protected from supply chain gas price surges (2022, June 17). WOIO 19News Cleveland. https://www.cleveland19.com/2022/06/17/cwru-economics-professor-explains-why-ohio-is-not-protected-supply-chain-gas-price-surges/

Wall Street marks another day of losses as recession concerns grow (2022, May 19). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/wall-street-marks-another-day-of-losses-as-recession-concerns-grow

Record Gas Prices Have Lawn Care Pros Scrambling. (2022, May 19). LawnStarter. https://www.lawnstarter.com/blog/lawn-care-industry/record-gas-prices-lawn-care-impact/#experts

Tourism spending in Ohio rebounded in 2021 after COVID took its toll (2022, May 11). The Columbus Dispatch. https://www.dispatch.com/story/business/2022/05/11/tourism-spending-ohio-spiked-2021/9703745002/

The impact the Federal Reserve's interest rate hike will have on you (2022, May 5). WKYC 3 Cleveland. https://www.wkyc.com/article/money/personal-finance/impact-federal-reserves-interest-rate-hike/95-c828c87b-05f0-4111-8157-9c0d4ea52469

Cheapest Car Insurance Companies. (2022, March 16). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/cheap-car-insurance#experts=Jonathan_Ernest 

Employment numbers are growing, but there are still more jobs than workers in Ohio (2022, March 13). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/employment-numbers-are-growing-but-there-are-still-more-jobs-than-workers-in-ohio

Local expert says economic impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine will be felt in Northeast Ohio (2022, February 25). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/local-expert-says-economic-impact-of-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-will-be-felt-in-northeast-ohio

How the MLB lockout impacts the Cleveland Guardians, fans and everyone in-between (2021, December 2). News5 Cleveland. https://www.news5cleveland.com/sports/cleveland-guardians/how-the-mlb-lockout-impacts-the-cleveland-guardians

Best Car Insurance in Ohio. (2021, November 1). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/car-insurance/ohio#Jonathan_Ernest

From Paying Credit Cards to Buying a Vespa, How Did We Spend Our Stimulus Money? (2021, June 13). Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/news/2021/06/from-paying-credit-cards-to-buying-a-vespa-how-did-we-spend-our-stimulus-money.html

Experts on the Cleveland Indians' Name Change and Why the Process Seems so Arduous: It's Not Just the Name on the Jersey (2021, June 7). Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/tribe/2021/06/experts-weigh-in-on-cleveland-indians-name-change-and-why-the-process-seems-so-arduous.html

Average Car Insurance Cost. How much is car insurance in 2021? (2021, June 7). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/edu/ci/average-car-insurance-cost/88076#expert=Jonathan_Ernest

Compare Car Insurance Quotes & Rates for 2021. (2021, March 3). MoneyGeek. https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/compare-quotes/#expert=dr-jonathan-ernest

The Cheapest Full Coverage Car Insurance for 2021. (2021, March 3). MoneyGeek. https://www.moneygeek.com/insurance/auto/cheapest-full-coverage-car-insurance/#expert=dr-jonathan-ernest

Cheap Car Insurance in Ohio. (2020, September 30). Wallet Hub. https://wallethub.com/cheap-car-insurance/ohio?experts=Jonathan_Ernest

Will Ohio State be Forced to Cut Sports if Football Cannot Play in 2020 Due to COVID-19? (2020, July 10). Nathan Baird, Cleveland.com. https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2020/07/will-ohio-state-be-forced-to-cut-sports-if-football-cannot-play-in-2020-due-to-covid-19.html