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Oklahoma Families are Still Facing Foreclosure

By Melissa Geiser, CCCSOK.org Research Specialist For many Oklahomans, the American dream is unraveling. Too many Americans are losing or voluntarily forfeiting their property. The national foreclosure rate now stands at 1.2% for all homes with a mortgage, and 3.3% of all mortgages are either delinquent or in foreclosure. One in every 1,725 homes in

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Cutting the Cord – Alternatives to satellite and cable subscriptions

By Tye Taylor, CCCSOK.org contributor In today’s day and age the internet is faster than ever before. Companies like Google are transmitting data through fiber optic cables at speeds of one gigabit per second, which is roughly 100 times faster than what most Americans have access to. Why is this important? It’s never been easier

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Credit Card Debt on the Rise

After a several year decrease in credit card debt balances, consumer credit card usage is on the rise as customers regain confidence in borrowing since the 2008 financial crisis. According to The Wall Street Journal, “U.S. credit-card balances are on track to hit $1 trillion this year.” This is significant because consumer credit reached a peak of

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Your spring cleaning checklist for your finances from CCCSOK.org

We know you have loads you want to accomplish this spring, but we propose that these five items can make your financial year a big success! Review your credit report (with CCCSOK.org or by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com) Organize your websites and passwords (you can use a free or low cost service like LastPass or KeyPass) Review

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How do I find out if a loved one has left me life insurance or annuity benefits?

Special thanks to the Oklahoma Insurance Department for providing this information. Visit the Oklahoma Insurance Consumer Assistance Department online or by calling 800-522-0071.   The Life Policy Locator Service is a free tool from the Oklahoma Insurance Department to help people find life insurance or annuity benefits left to them by a deceased loved one. Individuals

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What to do if you are in an auto accident

Special thanks to the Oklahoma Insurance Department for providing this information. Visit the Oklahoma Insurance Consumer Assistance Department online or by calling 800-522-0071.   In case you are involved in an automobile accident, here are some helpful tips from the Oklahoma Insurance Department. Step 1 – Call 911 if someone has a life threatening injury.

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After the Disaster

Special thanks to the Oklahoma Insurance Department for providing this information. Visit the Oklahoma Insurance Consumer Assistance Department online or by calling 800-522-0071.   Tornado season in Oklahoma is just around the corner. We hope your family won’t be affected but just in case, here are a few helpful tips provided by the Oklahoma Insurance Department

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