Amid skyrocketing inflation and the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are struggling financially. Christine Channels, Bank of America’s head of Community Banking, discusses the expansion of HOPE Inside, a free financial counseling program.

Plus,Ashley Pearce, a hearing care professional at HearUSA in Atlanta, discusses tips to make the holidays enjoyable for people who are hard of hearing.

Lastly,Jackson State and North Carolina Central are gearing up for the Cricket Celebration Bowl that’s happening this weekend in Atlanta. Sports broadcasting veterans Sam Crenshaw and Mark Lassiter discuss the latest.

Amid skyrocketing inflation and the aftermath of the&nbsp;COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans are struggling financially. Christine Channels, Bank of America’s head of Community Banking, discusses the expansion of <a href="https://newsroom.bankofamerica.com/content/newsroom/press-releases/2022/12/bofa-to-offer-free-financial-counseling-in-17-u-s--markets-throu.html#:~:text=Share%3A-,BofA%20to%20Offer%20Free%20Financial%20Counseling%20in%2017%20U.S.%20Markets,Health%20During%20a%20Challenging%20Time&amp;text=Bank%20of%20America%20and%20Operation,U.S.%20markets%20starting%20in%202023." rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HOPE Inside</a>, a free financial counseling program.Plus,Ashley Pearce, a hearing care professional at <a href="https://www.hearusa.com/hearing-centers/details/us/30309/atlanta/hearusa-atlanta/20001/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=businessprofile&amp;utm_content=hearusa-atlanta-website-20001" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HearUSA</a> in Atlanta, discusses tips to make the holidays enjoyable for people who are hard of hearing.Lastly,Jackson State and North Carolina Central are gearing up for the <a href="https://www.thecelebrationbowl.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cricket Celebration Bowl</a> that’s happening this weekend in Atlanta. Sports broadcasting veterans Sam Crenshaw and Mark Lassiter discuss the latest.

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"Closer Look with Rose Scott" brings you the issues that impact where we live, how we interact, and how we can all thrive. It’s not just about Atlanta; it’s a program for Atlanta. Rose connects with community leaders, CEOs, policymakers, and people who don't often get a platform, and she brings you in on the conversation.

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BOA offers free financial counseling; How to support people with hearing loss during the holiday season; Atlanta Gears Up for the Cricket Celebration Bowl