Education and health outcomes: What Do We Know (Free Lecture open to public)

What: Education and Health: What Do We Know When: Wednesday, April 6, 2011 , Noon to 1 p.m.{ Complimentary light lunch served at 11:30 a.m.} Where: College of Public Health , University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center 801 N.E. 13th St. Room 150, Oklahoma City , OK Who: Adriana Lleras-Muney, Associate Professor with Tenure, Department [...]

Taking it to the Bank: Promoting Savings in Oklahoma Webinar

Taking it to the Bank: Promoting Savings in Oklahoma Thursday, March 24th, 2011; 2-3 pm CST; Additional information and registration is available online. Savings is the foundation for individual and family economic security. Savings provides a safety net for emergencies enabling families to weather many economic crises. For example, a family with three months’ worth [...]

Health Care, Economic Issues Top Challenges Facing 50+ Older Oklahomans

 AARP Survey Finds Half of Oklahomans Survey Say They Have Problems Paying Utility Bill (OKLAHOMA CITY) – More than half of adults 50+ say that health care issues are the top problem or challenge facing mid-life and older adults, according to a new survey released today by AARP Oklahoma. Additionally, one fourth of respondents said [...]

Seeking Oklahoma Undergraduate Women for N.E.W. Leadership Institute

The N.E.W. Leadership Institute is open to all undergraduate women in Oklahoma as well as Oklahoma residents attending a college or university outside the state. The 2011 N.E.W. Leadership program will be held May 20 – 24, 2011 on the Norman campus of The University of Oklahoma. The deadline for submission of application materials is [...]

New Rules About Credit Cards (Yes, you should read this.)

Hey everyone, some new federal rules ensure you–the consumer–receive notice with information about your credit report or credit score when you apply for credit through a bank, credit union, or other lender, depending on the circumstances. The specific requirements (rules) are posted on the web at http://bit.ly/ccrules2011. Do you know your credit score? It’s important [...]

Building Assets for Families with Young Children

Link to various Financial presentations related to building assets for families with young children. Go to http://assets4families.org/agenda.html (The ASSET Initiative is a collaborative effort across the Administration for Children and Families to bring the benefits of asset building to more low-income individuals and families.)

Reminder. Free Dental Services 2/4-5 at Cox Convention Center

The Oklahoma Dental Association in partnership with Delta Dental, Oral Health Foundation, Oklahoma Dental Foundation and Mission of Mercy (MOM) is offering free dental services Fri and Sat at the Cox Convention Center. The doors open at 5:00 a.m. This two-day clinic is designed to meet the critical needs of dental patients of all ages [...]

Start the New Year Right, Get Your Free Credit Report

Have you checked your credit report lately? Your credit can affect your ability to make large purchases and apply for a loan or mortgage. By checking your credit report, you can ensure that your personal information is accurate and that no fraudulent accounts have been activated. If it’s been a year or more, you can [...]

Manage Debt While Saving for Retirement

Today’s blog from Gov Gab has some good tips on managing debt while saving for retirement. Their blog follows: Manage Debt While Saving for Retirement Fri, 11 Jun 2010 07:30:00 -0500 Recently the Oprah Winfrey show featured a multiple part series on debt called Debt Diet. The series emphasizes how Americans are drowning in debt [...]

Oklahoma Appliance Rebate Program Starts May 8

April 21, 2010 — The Oklahoma Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program begins Thursday for retailers in conjunction with Earth Day, while Oklahoma residents can begin purchasing Energy Star appliances on May 8 at 9 a.m. Vaughn Clark, Director of Community Development for the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, said TMR, based in Medina, OH, will be [...]