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 [...]

Be Heard and Win Some Bucks! for Young People

The norm is quickly becoming debt, overspending, and too many young people making money mistakes in the real world. So we say buck the norm! What do you say? We want you to show us. Enter our video contest for a chance to win a $2,000 scholarship plus a MacBook at BuckTheNorm.com. For official contest [...]

Oklahoma Council on Economic Education

I attended the Oklahoma Council on Economic Education Board Membership Orientation last week along with 11 new and 11 other existing board members. The meeting was kicked off by Dwayne Boggs, Board Chair and Dr. Sue Lynn Sasser, OCEE Executive Director. Three current board members shared “Why I’m an OCEE Board Member”. We received an overview [...]

Oklahoma Money Talks Podcasts

Money Talks Podcasts: Oklahoma Money Matters created podcasts about money management for college students. Money Matters has three new podcasts—Financial Aid, Identity Theft, and Living on a College Budget. Money Matters is produced by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

Know Your Credit Rating-Get your Credit Report

By law you are entitled to one free credit report a year from each of the major credit bureaus—Experian, Equifax and TransUnion—and you can find out how to get it at annualcreditreport.com.(Be sure to access this one, because other websites lure you in and charge you monthly fees.)

Federal 2010 Tax Credit Outreach Kits Available-Earned Income and Child Tax

The Earned Income Tax Credit and the Child Tax Credit are two of the federal governments most effective ways of helping low-income families and individuals, especially during the current economic downturn.Working families and individuals need to know that when they file their tax returns in 2010 they may be eligible for tax credits worth as [...]

Six Ways to Save Money this Holiday Season

Looking for ways to save money without sacrificing any holiday cheer? Better Business Bureau is providing advice on how consumers can cut down on spending and reduce household costs in their everyday lives without compromising the fun of the holiday season. Read more… (Source: Federal Citizen Information Center)

Don’t Fall Prey to Identity Thieves Over the Holidays

Identity theft claimed 10 million victims in 2008, a 22 percent increase over 2007. Better Business Bureau warns that the holiday season provides many new opportunities for identity thieves to ply their trade and offers the following advice on how to keep your identity safe and secure both online and off. Read more… (Source: Federal [...]

Youth Leaders for Literacy Available to Young Volunteers Who Inspire and Encourage Reading

Youth Service America is partnering with the National Education Association to offer Youth Leaders for Literacy grants to children and youth, ages 5-25, who offer innovative ways to increase literacy skills and appreciation for reading among their peers. Youth can submit their applications through October 30, 2009.Youth Leaders for Literacy will award 30 young people [...]

My Money Tool Kit @ no cost to you

Complete a simple online form to receive a free package of helpful publications on saving, investing, and protecting your money. The “My Money” tool kit contains the following six publications:  Consumer Information Catalog – List of consumer education resources. Get the Facts on Saving and Investing – Calculate net worth, income, and expenses. Money Smart [...]