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What’s your saving strategy?

Saving money takes time, especially if you’re saving for a long-term goal like retirement or buying a home. But in a rapidly changing economy, with inflation making everything more expensive, time is a luxury many of us can’t afford.  When you need
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Personal
Budgeting & Saving
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4 money tools ready to help you push back on inflation

Introducing the four basic money superheroes you can enlist to help you push back against a tough economy. From earning more with soundness to a high-yield savings account – find out how our team’s here with the products and service to help you
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Budgeting & Saving
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Decisions, decisions: Choosing if a credit union or bank is right for you

When it comes to your money — where to keep it, how to spend it, who you trust to keep it safe — you have options. So. Many. Options.
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Basic Finances
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Paying for college: A study guide for parents and students

When it comes to paying for college, options abound. With a little planning and preparation, you can head off to school ready to focus more on your studies and worry less about your tuition bill. We’ve got some ideas to help.
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Basic Finances
Budgeting & Saving
Starting Out Financially
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Here’s how OCCU is still here to support you and your money goals – even in a rocky economy

In a world where profits often matter more than people, we want you to know you matter to us. We’re not here to make money – we’re here to make you money.
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Basic Finances
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OCCU home loans: An option for every homebuyer

Everyone’s path to homeownership looks different. No matter what path you’re on, the OCCU mortgage advisor team is ready to connect and share all the options we have available to help you reach your home goals. Find out more about all the OCCU
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Owning a Home
Credit Unions vs. Banks

Your guide to staying in touch with the OCCU team

We’ve been through some exciting changes together – and we’re still picking up momentum! Here are eight ways you can stay connected to the OCCU team, learn the latest updates on our growth together and strengthen your financial wellness.
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
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You can be a force for good

When you join the credit union movement, you become a part of something great. When you take off toward your money goals, you’re helping your friends and neighbors reach theirs as well.
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Meet the OCCU team: Junction City branch

We’re branching out and planting roots in new places! Meet our new Junction City branch team and find out what we’re looking forward to as we join the community.
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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No worries: Safe savings options

Growing your money is all about making tradeoffs. Sometimes it’s worth taking a chance on an investment with a potentially higher payoff. Other times you’re better off playing it safe with slow and steady growth. The safest way to grow your money is
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Budgeting & Saving
Credit Unions vs. Banks