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How to reach your savings goals with a certificate of deposit (CD)

Savvy savers know saving money is about more than just setting up an automatic deposit and passively collecting interest. It’s an art form — an act of co-creation between you and your money. Active saving is all about visualizing a goal and then
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Budgeting & Saving
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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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2022 Annual Meeting

Event Date: Thursday, March 16, 2023 Time: 5:00 p.m. Location: This meeting will be held virtually. Additional information and RSVP details will be available as we near the meeting.
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Community
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Meet the OCCU team: Member Business Services

As an OCCU business member, you have a whole team of experts behind you. We're dedicated to seeing your business grow and thrive. Meet our team of experts ready to partner with you and your business.
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Starting a Business
Lending
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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 isn’t just for the big stuff. Have money goals you want to achieve in three to five years? We’ve outlined the ways to help get you there. Here’s how you can start small and make a big impact on your financial picture.
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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