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This page was updated on October 19, 2025


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PREPAREDNESS


                                     UPDATED !!!  11-2-2024
















                      28 pages!!!

Ever wonder what you would do in case you had to quickly leave your home on short notice due to some kind of emergency, natural disaster, etc.?  Would you be ready?  In this special guide, I’ll discuss:  What you need to take with you in case you have to evacuate and why – documents, medicine, clothing, equipment, etc., and I’ll give you dozens of great resources.



                                       UPDATED !!   12-8-2022

















                   Almost 35 pages!!!

In this guide, I’ll discuss:  What these are, how are they different from garage sales, what you can expect to find at them, who has them and why, how estate sales companies operate, how items are priced, the rules & protocols of a sale, why police are sometimes present, what is done with leftover items, etc.



                                       UPDATED!!   10-12-2025!!   

















                  Up to 335 pages now!!!

​Mainly directed towards the young folks, but also for adults, this e-book teaches you all the things they neglected or were not allowed to teach you in school about how to be successful in life.  I give you the brutal truth about how life really is - I’ll discuss maintaining your health, finances and financial planning, proper conduct at work and in your personal life, professionalism, entrepreneurialism, proper English, manners, etiquette, safety & security, staying out of trouble, dealing with law enforcement and the courts, insurance needs, pet insurance, etc.  And of course, I include dozens of real-life anecdotes and hundreds of resources.


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​REAL ESTATE


                                    UPDATED!!  8-25-2023
















​​                      Almost 80 pages!!!

​Don’t sign on that dotted line util you’ve read this e-book!!!  I’ll discuss selecting your complex, your specific unit, what to look for on a walk-through inspection (plumbing, electrical, appliances), questions to ask, contracts/leases and fees, dealing with management, how and where to get assistance if you have problems, vacating, and give you plenty of other resources.  For seniors and senior communities, I’ll focus on the special needs services and features you will want to focus on when choosing a community.  This section has good info for builders and managers, as well.


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MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT FORMS

After witnessing a collision recently, it became obvious that we need to carry some kind of forms in our car to help us gather the facts so we can accurately submit the claims to our insurance companies.  Below are a couple of forms from my files that I cobbled together in hopes that they could be useful to you in a time of need.

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT REPORT FULL

MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT SCENE SKETCH FORM

Be sure to see Traveling subsection under the Safety & Security section on my Helpful Info & Links page for more info.

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OKLAHOMA CITY GOVERNMENT SERVICES


OKLAHOMA 211 (OKLAHOMA CITY ACTION CENTER)
(The 24 x 7 x 365 go-to resource for information and referral to community services for those who need help and those who provide help - Just dial 2-1-1 from any phone.  211 is also reserved throughout the U.S. and Canada for the same purposes.)

CITY OF OKC'S ACTION CENTER - Know  the Code - Common Code Violations pamphlet 10-2014


City of OKC Common Code Violations webpage.


CITY OF OKC'S ACTION CENTER - Contacts Card 12-2014

GUIDE TO OKLAHOMA CITY GOVERNMENT 2018


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FRAUD AND SCAMS


​ALERT!!  See the Breaking News page for the latest, critical data breaches that may affect you!


                                 Updated  10-19-2025 !!  

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                 Over 195 pages!!!

One of the most important topics of the day.  In this e-book, I’ll discuss what it is, who’s doing it, who’s victimized, how it happens, how prevalent it is, how to protect yourself and your financial life, and what to do if you’re victimized.  Includes the two reports below:


​Magnus Omnicorps Special Report - Fraud Conference Resource List & Other Resources for Seniors 20251019

A full list and explanation of local, state, federal and private resources to help you learn about all kinds of fraud, how to protect yourself and mainly who to contact and where to go for help if you’ve been victimized or simply have problems with a product or service provider.


Magnus Omnicorps Special Report - ID Theft Reminder Tip Sheet 20250619

Companion document to the main Identity Theft e-book above.  A quick reminder list of what to look out for, how to lock up your cyber life and what to do immediately if you’re victimized.  Print this off and hand it out to your friends and relatives.



National Consumer Protection Week (NCPW) & "Slam the Scam Day" is the 2nd week of March


​​101 Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen and Exploited - Acuant Corp.


LITTLE BLACK BOOK OF SCAMS - Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma 2015

Legal Aid Oklahoma's Identity Theft & Financial Fraud webpage.


​Quick Steps You Can Take to Help Thwart Cyber Fraud and Steps to Take to Help You Recover If You've Been a Victim of Identity Theft


Fraud Speak:  Learn the Lingo to Beat Scammers (AARP) 


AARP - Watchdog Alert Handbook D19948-0422 dl 20240821


AARP - Watchdog Alert Handbook, Veterans Edition D20774-0422 dl 20240821


FTC Consumer Advice Pass-It-On Resources archive page

  FTC Pass-It-On Resources page

     FTC Features page


FTC Consumer Protection Data Spotlight archive page


National Geographic's Trafficked series with Mariana van Zeller - Fraud & Scams documentaries on YouTube



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LONG TERM CARE

                                     

                                    UPDATED: 10-13-2025 !!  





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                      170 pages!!!

​Everything you wanted to know, but didn’t know who to ask plus industry insider secrets.  In this e-book, I’ll discuss:  Different types of long-term care, why you may need it, contracts, fees & costs, need for advanced planning, family issues and conflicts, care, resolving problems with staff & community, safety & security, powers of attorney, hospice, funeral planning, and I’ll give you dozens of other resources.  If you don’t read this book and have to deal with a long-term care situation for a loved one, you’ll wish you had!!!


Life's Vintage Guide 2024-2025 (excellent resource for choosing long term care communities)   (ISSUU PDF readable link with download button in bottom right)


​Magnus Omnicorps Special Report - Primary Resources for Oklahoma Seniors 20230813


Magnus Omnicorps LLC Special Report - Mental Health Resources for Central Oklahoma 20220507


​Magnus Omnicorps Special Report - Why You Need a Lock Box on Your House 20221103


​Medicare.gov - Your Guide to Choosing a Nursing Home
Medicare.gov - Questions to Ask When You Visit A Nursing Home


VA Geriatrics & Extended Care Benefits page
VA Aid & Attendance Benefits and Household Allowance page 


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FINANCIAL

OKLAHOMA SOCIETY OF CPAs - FINANCIAL FITNESS KIT (Downloadable, Updated Annually)


(This is an excellent resource - be sure to see the Oklahoma Society of CPAs website for more great info and tools.)


Tinker Federal Credit Union (TFCU) Financial Fitness & Guidance Tools (EXCELLENT)


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CONSUMER AWARENESS

Safe Medicine Use & Poison Prevention Tips Guide for Older Adults & Caregivers - US HHS

Oklahoma Center for Poison and Drug Info - Medication Drop-Off Location List


Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (RMHIDTA) - Downloadable, annual reports and other information on the impact of marijuana legalization in the state of Colorado     For more information on the adverse effects of marijuana, see the News You Missed/Health-Medical page of this website.

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Policing for Profit - The Abuse of Civil Asset Forfeiture, 2nd Edition - Institute for Justice


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FIREARMS


Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Getting Your Carry Permit & Cost Considerations (Updated 02-04-2016)


Be sure to see the Firearms page and the News You Missed/Firearms News page of this website for more info!!


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GETTING ORGANIZED


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