House flipping can bring problems in risky economy Fri, Nov 28, 2008 | Add a comment Todd Calamita, a personal financial planner with RBC Wealth Management in Charlotte, N.C., said house flipping is risky, especially in an uncertain economy. You should consider the following: Are...

Parents' savings quandary: college or retirement? Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment CHICAGO — The stock market slide has hurt stockpiles for retirement and college savings with equal savagery, forcing many parents into the uncomfortable choice of where to cut back first....

Keep your stockpile on track, balanced Thu, Nov 27, 2008 | Add a comment Financial tips from experts for parents who have to manage college and retirement savings that both have been battered by the stock market: 1. Keep retirement contributions high: Contribute 15...

Oklahoma college grads have many options to pay off their education loans Mon, Nov 24, 2008 | Add a comment College grads have many options to pay off their education loans Q: I understand there are now options for repaying student loans? Can you tell us about them? A: Student loans offer a variety of...

Setting goals for the future strengthens saving strategies Sat, Nov 22, 2008 | Add a comment When we teach our children "Save your money,” we’re trying to ingrain a habit that we know will serve them well later. With kids, saving might be oriented to something specific....

Oklahoma Employment Security Commission say bye to jobless benefits by mail Thu, Nov 20, 2008 | Comments 1 Oklahomans will soon have a faster and more convenient way to access unemployment benefits. On Dec. 1, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission will begin issuing unemployment insurance benefits...

Consumer confidence continues downward spiral, expert says Tue, Nov 18, 2008 | Add a comment Consumer confidence continues downward spiral, expert says Q: What is the state of consumer confidence in this region, based on the results of your poll taken in October? A: The current state of...

CAMPUS BRIEFS Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment OKLAHOMA CITY Rally is for free tuition Oklahoma City Community College is kicking off this year’s free tuition program with a pep rally Wednesday at Southeast High School. The rally starts...

IN BRIEF: Education Mon, Nov 17, 2008 | Add a comment CAMPUS PEP RALLY CELEBRATES FREE TUITION Oklahoma City Community College is kicking off this year’s free tuition program with a pep rally Wednesday at Southeast High School. The rally starts...

Fidelity to slash 1,700 more jobs Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment BOSTON — Fidelity Investments will eliminate 1,700 jobs early next year in a second round of cuts at the nation’s largest mutual fund company, which has seen its money management fees...

Planning is the key to building wealth Fri, Nov 14, 2008 | Add a comment It’s money that drives many of us to participate in the rat race. But you can’t build anything, including wealth, without a plan. “Financial planning is a long-term process,” said Edmond...

Economic challenge shows need for teen finance savvy Sat, Nov 8, 2008 | Comments 2 If there’s an upside to the economic roller coaster we’ve been on lately, it’s that it makes what could sometimes seem like a dry, academic subject very, very real. And when it...

Saving for retirement vs. college Fri, Oct 3, 2008 | Add a comment Some people make saving for their children’s college education a priority over investing their retirement. Financial advisors say that’s a mistake. “You can borrow money for your...

Investment firms don't draw emergency loans Thu, Jul 10, 2008 WASHINGTON (AP) -- In a sign of some improvement in the credit crisis, Wall Street firms for the first time didn't borrow from the Federal Reserve's emergency lending program and...

The Thompsons Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment NORMAN — When Herschel and Alison Thompson married in 1998, the couple had student loans totaling $28,000. Although committed to being good stewards of their money by living below their means,...

How to plan for retirement Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment For the past 15 years, Ben and Shirley Johnson of Edmond have enjoyed life as retirees from Phillips Petroleum, where Ben worked for more than three decades in information services.

How to avoid debt Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment Dump credit card and other debts. Pay as much as you can as often as you can to reduce the principal that’s accruing interest.

How to use a financial adviser Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment The life of a financial adviser — it isn’t just numbers and money. “It’s amazing the things we get into,” said Jeff Ashford, a certified financial planner in Oklahoma City.

How to save for the holidays Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment Spring may be in the air, but experts say Christmas shoppers should have started saving money already.

How to make the most out of your checking and savings accounts Mon, Oct 6, 2008 | Add a comment Financial experts say getting the best use out of everyday checking and savings accounts may be more important than ever.