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What to say to your high school graduate (about money)

Whether your recent grad is headed for college, trade school, a gap year abroad or straight for the workforce, it’s time to have the money talk. Here are a few talking points you can use to guide your conversation and help get your high school
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Basic Finances
Starting Out Financially
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Investment check-in: How’s your allocation?

Set it and forget it can be wise – but have you checked in with your investments lately? Investing your money wisely can help you outpace inflation and build financial resilience for the future. Here’s how to review your investments and ways to
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Retirement Planning
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Member security: How to protect yourself from identity theft

At OCCU, your financial security is our top priority. Stay safe from identity theft – here are ways you can protect yourself from this common form of fraud.
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Privacy & Security
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Overdraft protection options

Protect yourself from overdrafts and support your financial wellness. At OCCU, we offer multiple layers of overdraft protection for your checking account to help you avoid this common money leak.
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Basic Finances
Starting Out Financially
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Rewards points piling up? Here’s what to do.

Who doesn’t love earning credit card rewards? It’s a great way to maximize every dollar you spend while also building up your credit. All you have to do is swipe and watch the points pile up. Speaking of rewards, have you spent yours lately? To get
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Managing Debt & Credit
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Mortgage Seminar
Tue, 07/11/2023
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What’s new: Dynamic duo, Money Mindfulness, tap-to-pay debit cards and more

We're always working behind the scenes to create new opportunities for growing your money and nurturing your financial wellness. From new products and resources to new branch locations where you need us most, discover the latest and greatest that
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Take control of your money: How to pivot when the economy changes

Inflation is still soaring. The monthly grocery bill keeps going up. And interest rates remain high. Right now, you may be feeling like you’re in a rowboat, paddling for dear life against the storm. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Instead
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Budgeting & Saving
Starting Out Financially
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What’s the difference between a standard savings account and a high-yield savings account?

With many different account options available, it helps to understand how they compare. Find out the differences between a standard savings account and high-yield savings account, and which option works best for your money plans and goals.
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Budgeting & Saving