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A free morning in Oklahoma City where 120+ businesses, nonprofits and public agencies sit in one room and answer real questions. Here is what is on the floor, why it matters to the city and not only to the people who walk in, and how to come or take a booth.
Read the Full ArticleStart by getting back around people who are asking the same question, then test a few roles for 60 to 90 days and keep the ones that leave you feeling useful and connected. In Oklahoma City, the Second Half Expo and the free Second Half 365 platform give...
Read More →Video calls can bring you face to face with your grandchildren, no matter how far away they live. Here is a plain-language guide to choosing an app, setting it up, keeping calls fun, and finding free help in Oklahoma City and beyond.
Read More →Time can feel faster with age. Bob Loudermilk shows how a simple morning routine, time blocking and a weekly rhythm turn drift into drive after retirement.
Read More →If you suspect an older adult is being abused, neglected, or financially exploited, you do not need proof to make a report. Here is who to call, what to say, and what happens next, with specific guidance for Oklahomans and resources that work nationwide.
Read More →The main alternatives are phased retirement, part time or seasonal work, consulting, starting a small business, structured volunteering, and a portfolio lifestyle that blends several of these. The right one depends on how it affects your Social Security...
Read More →The person you name to settle your estate or manage your trust will carry real responsibility, sometimes for years. Here is how to weigh trust, skill, family dynamics, and professional options so you can choose with confidence.
Read More →A Power Project gives your second half direction. Bob Loudermilk explains the three types and how to choose the one that fits your next season.
Read More →Probate is the court process that settles a person's estate after death. It can be slow, public, and costly, but simple tools like beneficiary designations, transfer-on-death deeds, and living trusts can help your family skip most or all of it.
Read More →Yes. The Second Half Expo is our in-person gathering in Oklahoma City for adults roughly 40 and up and the families caring for aging parents. You can meet exhibitors, attend free seminars, explore community resources, and discover services that support...
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