Fall forum is your opportunity to bring forth youth policy ideas

For the Children OICA CEOEach year, the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy (OICA) holds our Fall Forum to look at trends in child health, safety, and well-being.We invite advocates from across the state to hear from experts about critical topics.

Stocks in October: Shutdown Uncertainty vs. Q4 Seasonal Gains

Stock Market Insights Wealth Management.As a kid, October was the month for opportunity. It’s when walnuts fell from the tree, and my Poppy and I would pick them up and haul them in feed sacks to sell. It was work in the beginning, but it gave us some extra spending money at the end.

Cimarron Valley Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...

The Value of a Staycation

As some may know, I took a vacation last week. One of the main things people wanted to know was where I was going and what I would be doing for the vacation. The assumption is always that a vacation means packed suitcases, a full itinerary, and perhaps a boarding pass.

Living in Interesting Times

For the Children OICA CEOThere are some days when I wonder if the person who first said, “May you live in interesting times,” was applauded for this statement or condemned.

Mortgage Rates Are Rising Despite Fed Cuts—Here’s Why

Stock Market Insights CEO and executive wealth advisor at Fervent Wealth ManagementMy wife and I bought our first house in 1997 for $23,000 and had a 7.5% mortgage rate. Even though the loan was small, it was still scary for a new finance guy and a school teacher.

Bulletin Board

Cushing, Drumright, Mannford, Yale, Agra, Oilton, Olive, Jennings, Ripley, Glencoe and surrounding areas… If your school, church, club, sports team, association, organization or non-profit group is holding an event, fundraiser, or even just a regular meeting, let us know so we can let everyone else...

Markets React as Fed Shifts Policy, Investors Look Ahead

Stock Market Insights Wealth Management.Markets are entering a new phase following the Federal Reserve’s latest decision, which marked a meaningful shift in its fight to balance inflation and economic growth.

Child Protection Courts, Other Reforms, Studied by Lawmakers

For the Children OICA CEORecently, Rep. Danny Williams, R-Seminole, along with Reps.

Adventures with Allie

I get funny looks every time I say it out loud: I am an OU fan who cheers for OSU any time the Cowboys aren’t playing the Sooners. People look at me like I just announced I put ketchup on steak.But it’s true. Crimson and Cream is ingrained in my soul.