Pricier gifts mean more spending. So, some Tulsans are getting crafty.
Author Archives: Libby Hobbs
Libby Hobbs is the cost of living reporter at the Tulsa Flyer. Libby is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia, where she studied journalism and music. She wrote for The Red & Black, an independent, student-run newspaper serving the Athens area, earning an award from the Georgia Collegiate Press Association for an editorial about China’s end to international adoptions. Libby also wrote for The Oglethorpe Echo, which serves a rural county of 15,000 people in Georgia. Before moving to Tulsa, Libby spent a summer in New York City interning for The New York Times through the Dow Jones News Fund program. Now, she writes stories about everything having to do with Tulsans’ wallets.
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Free things to do around Tulsa with your family during the holidays
Tulsans don’t have to spend big bucks to enjoy holiday experiences. Here’s where to find holiday fun on the cheap.
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300K Oklahomans face major spike in health insurance premiums. What does it mean for you?
Affordable Care Act premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. Here’s what that means for your health insurance costs in Oklahoma.
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What in the TIF? This is how Tulsa uses taxes to fund development projects.
The Flyer got into the weeds to understand tax increment financing so you don’t have to.
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Artificial Christmas tree prices are up this year. Tulsa tree farmers say their sales are too.
Farmers across Oklahoma have reported “excellent sales” so far into the 2025 holiday season.
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4 things you should do to prep your home for Tulsa winter
You can save on electric bills by keeping the cold air out with some simple fixes.
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Major changes are coming to Medicare. Tulsa experts urge seniors to check their plans.
Seniors have until Dec. 7 to enroll in 2026 plans. And even though Social Security is getting a raise, it may not be enough to cover higher Medicare expenses.
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Lower temps mean higher gas bills. This is how those charges are calculated.
The cost of fuel is getting higher, and Tulsans are paying for more than just that.
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Study says Tulsa families need $205K a year to live comfortably. Most aren’t making half that.
While Tulsa has one of the lowest costs of living among large metro areas, the median income for a family of four does not earn a “comfortable living wage.”
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What’s in your cart? Tulsans tackle Thanksgiving shopping, one turkey at a time
While grocery prices are down this Thanksgiving, Tulsans are navigating fallout from the government shutdown and other costs as they prepare for the holiday season.
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If cooking isn’t for you, buy your favorite Thanksgiving sides and sweets at these Tulsa businesses
Because cooking isn’t for everyone. Here’s a range of restaurants, bakeries, markets and stores offering Thanksgiving meals.
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These Gathering Place vending machines don’t offer soda or candy. Instead, you donate to charity.
Giving Machines are returning to Gathering Place for the second time, donating proceeds to six charities. Here’s how to use them.