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Hearing about inflation? Here’s how we can help your money grow

Maybe you’ve felt it at the grocery store or noticed it on your restaurant bill. Prices are climbing as inflation hits 7.5% this year — its highest rate since 1982. It’s a big hike from 2020, when inflation was at just 1.4%. We’ve been expecting an
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Budgeting & Saving
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Member security: What’s card skimming and what should I look out for?

Debit and credit cards have built-in layers of security designed to protect your money from fraud. With smart technologies such as the Europay, Mastercard and Visa (EMV) chip, which encrypts your information to make transactions more secure, using a
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Privacy & Security
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Have questions? Visit our new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page

Have questions about your OCCU membership, loans, credit cards and more? We have answers. Get the information you're looking for to your member questions all in one place at our new FAQs page.
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Community
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Short-term money goals: What are they and how to save for them

Saving money and budgeting isn’t just for the big stuff. Have money goals you want to achieve in three to five years? At OCCU we’ve outlined the ways to help get you there.
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Budgeting & Saving
Starting Out Financially
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How to pay off debt

Is debt feeling heavy and difficult to get rid of? Don’t panic – we’re here to support you with creating a plan. Here’s how you can identify your priorities and create a plan to start paying off your debt.
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Managing Debt & Credit
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What does retirement mean to you?

The definition of retirement is changing. More and more people are thinking beyond the traditional paths. They're finding ways to pursue financial independence. Get inspired by these four strategies for non-traditional retirement.
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Budgeting & Saving
Retirement Planning
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What are automatic deposits and how can I set them up?

Ready to save time, money and feel secure? We have three words: automate your banking. Learn all about automatic deposits and how you can get started with setting up your finances to run smoothly on their own.
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Basic Finances
Starting Out Financially
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How to create a money plan for the new year

How do you get from point A (where you are now), to point B (where you’d like to be next year) with your money? It’s simple: create a money plan. Find out the three easy steps to create a money plan and how valuable of a tool it is to help you stick
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Budgeting & Saving
Starting Out Financially
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2021: A year in review with OCCU

We’ve made a lot of positive impact together in 2021. Here’s a reflection on this past year at OCCU and how our membership and partners helped us build stronger community resilience.
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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5 benefits of buying a home in the off-season

Is house hunting on your to-do list this year? There’s no reason to wait. From less competition to more purchasing power with your offers – here are five benefits to buying a home in the off-season.
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Owning a Home