Thinking beyond your checking account — what’s next?

On the path toward financial wellness, everyone’s journey looks a bit different. With all the options available to support growing your money, there’s no reason to stop only at one checking account.
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Basic Finances
Budgeting & Saving

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.
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Basic Finances
Starting Out Financially

Investment check-in: How’s your allocation?

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 improve your plans.
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Retirement Planning

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

Take control of your money: How to pivot when the economy changes

With OCCU as your local credit union you have more power over your financial wellness than you may realize. At OCCU, our financial products and services are changing all the time as we develop new and better ways to serve our members.
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Budgeting & Saving
Starting Out Financially

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

What exactly is interest?

Did you know that higher interest rates can actually propel you toward your goals? The key is to seek out an account with the highest possible annual percentage yield (APY). Discover how to go where you want in life by using APY to help grow your
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Basic Finances
Starting Out Financially

Member security: Be aware of AI voice scams

The rise in artificial intelligence (AI) tools has made it possible to clone someone’s voice in a voicemail, voice text or even a live phone call. Find out how AI voice scams work, what to look out for, and how you can avoid this type of fraudulent
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Privacy & Security