TCCL News & Events

Get valuable information and tools for financial success at “Financial Literacy @ the Library” on March 11, March 25 and April 1 at the Hardesty Regional Library.

Tulsa City-County Library’s Research Center and the Tulsa County Bar Association are teaming up to present the free series to help educate the community about financial matters in difficult economic times. The programs are scheduled from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hardesty Regional Library, 8316 E. 93rd St.

The series kicks off March 11 with “Debt Management and Consolidation.” Join Iris Philbeck with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma and Robert Johnson with Debt Reduction Services as they dispel the myths of debt elimination services and offer actual solutions to debt issues. Gain insight into basic budgeting, controlling personal spending and everyday financial planning to help individuals live virtually debt free.

“Long-term Financial Planning and Security” is the topic for March 25. Join Vicky Watkins with the Social Security Administration, Irving Faught of the Oklahoma Securities Commission and local attorney Travis Barnett as they share information on Social Security benefits, different investment options and other retirement programs, including military. Also, learn more about investment scams and what actions to take if you are a victim of investment fraud.

The series concludes April 1 with “Bankruptcy 101.” Attorney Victor Hunt with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Wayne Kindrick of Consumer Credit Counseling Services and attorney Sid Swinson of Gable & Gotwals will provide the ins and outs of bankruptcy, what it involves, what the creditors expect and what you can expect as you begin rebuilding your credit.

For more information about “Financial Literacy @ the Library,” contact Robbie Sittel at 596-7946 or rsittel@tulsalibrary.org, or John Thomas Hall at 284-0310 or john_hall70@yahoo.com.