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As individuals attempt to more effectively organize their homes, they may come across a familiar pile of documents that they might hesitate to discard. Conventional wisdom has suggested taxpayers hold on to their tax returns for at least seven years. However, the Internal Revenue Service indicates that the seven-year timeline is not necessarily applicable to everyone. The IRS recommends taxpayers speak with their insurance company or creditors to see if they require account holders to hold on their tax records longer than the IRS. If they don't, individuals can follow these guidelines, courtesy of the IRS.
Read moreThe United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Oklahoma announced that Ricky Wayne Banks, II, age 34, of Durant, Oklahoma, was sentenced to 120 months in prison for possessing sexually explicit material involving a minor.
Read moreDear Dave, My wife and I are both 36 years old, and we have two children. Our son is six, and our daughter will be four next month. We’ve been walking through the Baby Steps, and we should have our home paid off sometime next summer. We realized the other day the one thing missing from our financial picture is life insurance. We both work outside the home. She makes $60,000 a year, while I make $80,000 a year. At our age, and in our current situation, do you think we should we get 20-year or 30-year level term life insurance policies?
Read moreThe Oka’ Institute at East Central University is set to host “Oka’ Con”, a two-day event on Nov. 8-9 on the ECU campus. This year’s event is titled “Uniting for Water: A Collaborative Approach to Integrated Water Resources Management”.
Read moreIn a groundbreaking collaborative effort, a coalition of local credit unions came together to host a free concert at Scissortail Park on October 14th, 2023. The free-to-everyone event, featuring renowned country artist Chris Young, drew an estimated crowd of over 18,000 country music fans from all over Oklahoma.
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) selected Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E), a subsidiary of OGE Energy Corp (NYSE: OGE), to receive $50 million to strengthen the electric grid for Oklahoma communities.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Department of Libraries is pleased to announce grants amounting to $249,189 were awarded to 50 public libraries and literacy programs. Funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services will support a variety of programs addressing the health and wellness needs of Oklahomans.
Read moreThe Konawa High School FCCLA will once again be hosting a Halloween Safe House at Konawa High School on October 31, from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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