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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
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OCCU Business Services help your business thrive

Are you growing a business? At OCCU, business lending is more than a transaction – it’s a lasting connection that can support your success and help deepen your local roots. Learn more about our Commercial Real Estate and SBA loans to help your
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Starting a Business
Lending
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Money savings tips: Choose your own adventure

Starting the new year with some extra money? It’s time to choose your own savings adventure. Discover money savings tips to help put your annual bonus, tax refunds, credit card points, employer raises and more to work for you.
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Budgeting & Saving
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Dear past self: Thanks for the IRA

One decision you’ll never regret is the decision to fund your future. What do you picture as the retirement you dream about? Discover how opening an individual retirement account (IRA) could be one the best money decisions you’ll ever make.
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Budgeting & Saving
Retirement Planning
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Member security: What you need to know about fraudulent websites

There’s a rise in spoofed websites and we’re here to help keep you and your financial information safe. Find out how you can avoid these tricky scams and the steps to take if you think your security is at risk.
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Privacy & Security
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Introducing our newest OCCU branch: Junction City

We’re breaking ground on a new branch, and we’re thrilled to join your neighborhood! We’re opening our newest OCCU Junction City branch location in 2022.
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Community
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How credit unions are good for your business

What are your business goals? Credit unions can help you achieve them. From partnership, community investment, business banking options and more — find out how credit unions invest in helping you and your business grow.
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
Starting a Business
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Your New Year’s resolution: make an appointment with your wealth management advisor

It’s the season of reflection. To consider the choices you made in the old year and plan a trajectory for the new one. Make resolutions, set goals, learn from the past to build a better future. Resolve to get out more. To enjoy life. To make a
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Retirement Planning