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Oklahoma per-pupil funding comparison omits important data Published: Fri, May 18, 2012 A recent rally sponsored in part by the group “49th is Not OK” urged state officials to increase school funding. While that's a legitimate cause, one argument advanced for it misleads through omission. The “49th is Not OK” label apparently refers to Oklahoma's per-pupil funding rank in the Children's... Read More
Annual letter carriers food drive approaching Published: Wed, May 9, 2012 Since 1993, letter carriers in central and western Oklahoma have collected more than 3.5 million pounds of food to feed the hungry. Last year, we collected more than 916,000 pounds. On Saturday, help your letter carrier “Stamp Out Hunger” by leaving nonperishable food donations by your mailbox. All donations... Read More
Not all retirees get Social Security COLAs Published: Wed, May 9, 2012 Bill Martinez (Your Views, April 28) rebutted Midge Sullivan (Your Views, April 21) using Social Security as the criteria base. Some seniors who retired at age 55 aren't eligible for Social Security for several years. Many older seniors, me included, have retired from corporations or businesses and haven't gotten a... Read More
The 'notch' won't go away Published: Mon, Apr 2, 2012 Q: You recently wrote a column in which you called the "notch" a hoax and a scam. I want you to know that you are wrong. At one time, there were millions of us who were cheated out of Social Security benefits that were rightfully ours. There aren't so many of us left, because the government is willing to let us... Read More
How much you'll pay for Medicare in 2012 Published: Tue, Nov 29, 2011 Dear Savvy Senior: I know we will be getting a slight increase in our Social Security checks next year but what about our Medicare costs. What will the Medicare premiums and deductibles cost seniors in 2012? -- Looking Ahead Dear Looking: The new Medicare premium, deductible and co-pay charges for 2012 were... Read More
COLA news you might have missed Published: Tue, Nov 8, 2011 Because my column usually has a one- or two-week lead time before publication, it's almost impossible for me to give my readers any real "news" about Social Security. And this was demonstrated once again recently, when the Social Security Administration announced the cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for 2012... Read More
Oklahoma listed as a haven for retirees Published: Tue, Oct 4, 2011 Oklahoma is the third best state for retirement, according to a ranking released Monday by MoneyRates.com. The 2011 rankings are based on data about each state's economic condition, climate, life expectancy of residents and crime rates. This year, the website also took into account reader input about the relative... Read More
Treasurer: Oklahoma public pensions at 'crisis level' Updated: Tue, Feb 22, 2011 State Treasurer Ken Miller says Oklahoma's public pension systems are at "crisis level" because of their $16.5 billion unfunded liability. Miller spoke Tuesday during a meeting of the Oklahoma State Pension Commission, which monitors the funding of state pensions and recommends reforms. Read More
Another Cola Fizzles Out Published: Wed, Oct 13, 2010 Good thing I'm not a betting man. A year ago, I would have wagered my next pension check that I would never be writing another column like this one. But it looks like for the second year in a row, there will be no cost of living increase for Social Security recipients. Annual increases to Social Security... Read More
Politicians Sling Social Security Mud Published: Wed, Aug 25, 2010 As we move toward the November elections, politicians will be slinging mud at each other -- and some of the splatter will stick to the voters. Social Security often provides some of the goop that politicos use to make their mud balls. I observed an example of this during the recent primaries in my home state. Two... Read More
The COLA that Fizzled Published: Wed, Dec 30, 2009 As we prepare for the new year, it's a good time to review the major Social Security changes that will be taking place in 2010. Or in this case, some of the changes that won't be taking place! As has been my year-end custom, I write a column going over the scheduled and automatic updates built into Social Security... Read More
Medicare's Conflicting Rules Help Some and Hurt Others Published: Wed, Dec 16, 2009 Q: I am 65 years old and on Medicare. But because I'm still working, I haven't signed up for my Social Security yet. Instead of having my Medicare Part B premium deducted from my Social Security check (like most people do), I am sent a bill every three months. And I just learned from Medicare's website that I will... Read More
How will the lack of a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment in 2010 affect you? Published: Thu, Nov 12, 2009 The Social Security Administration recently announced there would be no cost-of-living adjustment for 2010. If you currently rely on Social Security benefits, how do you think this will affect you? Contact Vallery Brown at vbrown@opubco.com or 475-3464. Read More
Insurance for retirement Published: Fri, Oct 3, 2008 How do I obtain insurance in retirement, and how much will it cost me? Here's the big question: Do any requirements for insurance disappear in retirement? Here's the big answer: Possibly. So it might be Foolish to see what we can expect. Read More
Midwest City looks at plans for Rose State street upgrade Updated: Tue, Jun 13, 2006 MIDWEST CITY - The city council tonight will consider obtaining easements for a $1.4 million road project to improve traffic flow around Rose State College. The council is scheduled to meet at 7:15 p.m. in city hall, 100 N Midwest Blvd. City Manager Guy Henson said a new three-lane road will replace the two-lane... Read More
Edmond couple consider lawsuit in sewage mishap Updated: Sat, May 27, 2006 EDMOND - Ed and Donna Bass were forced to move in January after raw sewage backed up inside their home in south central Edmond. They want the city to pay $20,864 in damages and interim living expenses, a figure they said is their actual costs, but Ed Bass said the city's offer is insulting and unacceptable. City... Read More
Metro Fitness Challenge: Karen Massey talks about a balanced diet Updated: Wed, May 3, 2006 Government consumer reports show an average family of four in the United States spends more than $8,000 on food each year. But, most don't spend their money on fresh, whole, unprocessed foods. Robin adds up the cost of living a healthy lifestyle. Read More
City plans $1 million budget cut Updated: Sat, Apr 22, 2006 NORMAN - The city will cut its expenditures by about $1 million next fiscal year to shore up its general fund, City Manager Brad Gambill said. Six vacant staff positions will be eliminated to account for $600,000 in savings, Gambill said. Other cost-cutting measures include eliminating cost-of-living pay increases... Read More
Reader response to the Paycheck to Paycheck series Updated: Thu, Dec 30, 2004 This is a great series. I am a substitute teacher and have crawled up from poverty myself. Read More
Oklahoma’s poor struggle to survive Updated: Sat, Dec 18, 2004 The next time you're in a crowd say standing in a checkout line or riding an escalator between floors at the shopping mall look around. Based on last year's U.S. Census estimate for Oklahoma, you can expect that 13 out of every 100 people you see are seriously poor, with incomes that place them below the... Read More
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