Jonathan Martin

2 weeks ago | 13wmaz.com | Jonathan Martin

ATLANTA — As grocery prices continue to fluctuate, more people are resorting to short-term financing just to put food on the table. A new survey from LendingTree reveals that 1 in 4 buy now, pay later users are using the loans to buy groceries, nearly double the number from last year. For people like Carolyn Corey, every dollar matters. Living on a fixed income, she says grocery bills have become nearly unmanageable, even with SNAP benefits.

2 weeks ago | kcentv.com | Jonathan Martin

ATLANTA — As grocery prices continue to fluctuate, more people are resorting to short-term financing just to put food on the table. A new survey from LendingTree reveals that 1 in 4 buy now, pay later users are using the loans to buy groceries, nearly double the number from last year. For people like Carolyn Corey, every dollar matters. Living on a fixed income, she says grocery bills have become nearly unmanageable, even with SNAP benefits.

2 weeks ago | thv11.com | Jonathan Martin

ATLANTA — As grocery prices continue to fluctuate, more people are resorting to short-term financing just to put food on the table. A new survey from LendingTree reveals that 1 in 4 buy now, pay later users are using the loans to buy groceries, nearly double the number from last year. For people like Carolyn Corey, every dollar matters. Living on a fixed income, she says grocery bills have become nearly unmanageable, even with SNAP benefits.

4 weeks ago | abc10.com | Jonathan Martin

ATLANTA — Patricia Sias Ellis has waited a long time for this moment—nearly six decades. But this weekend, the 79-year-old will finally walk across the graduation stage at Clayton State University, earning her bachelor’s degree in criminal justice. “I always knew I wasn’t finished,” Ellis said, reflecting on a journey that began right after high school but was quickly put on hold. Instead of college, she poured herself into working and raising a family.

1 month ago | 13wmaz.com | Jonathan Martin

ATLANTA — As Mother's Day approaches, many families are grappling with a tough reality — raising a child in today’s economy is more expensive than ever. From daycare to diapers, food to after-school activities, the financial strain is hitting parents hard — especially single mothers who are often balancing it all on their own. For metro Atlanta mom Shavon Cooper, raising her 5-year-old daughter Juniper has been deeply rewarding. However, at times, it can be financially overwhelming.