To the editor: For many Ohio families, the math just doesn’t work anymore. A trip to the grocery store costs more than it did a year ago. Rent or mortgage payments keep climbing. Utility bills spike without warning. For parents, seniors, and young adults trying to get ahead, even small, unexpected expenses like a car repair or a medical bill can push a household budget from tight to overwhelming. This isn’t just a national headline; it’s playing out every day across Ohio.