A letter from our president & CEO

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere gratitude for the resiliency of OCCU’s members, employees and the communities we serve. The past 18 months have brought challenges we never could have imagined and have made impacts on our health, well
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Community

How to use a video teller ATM (and why you might want to)

Every OCCU ATM has the 24-hour self-service options you’ve come to expect. But during operating hours, you’ll have the option to speak face-to-face with a live, local teller on-screen.
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Credit Unions vs. Banks

How to invest with impact

We all want to live in a way that reflects who we are and what we value. One of your greatest powers as a consumer is the ability to make conscious choices about where your money goes and who it benefits. Being a conscious consumer is about so much
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Budgeting & Saving

Here’s what your credit score really means

Your credit score is an important part of your overall financial picture. It determines how much money you can borrow and how much interest you’ll end up paying. But how well do you understand it? If you’re confused about what your credit score means
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Basic Finances
Managing Debt & Credit
Starting Out Financially

Paying down debt: Why the snowball method works

Studies have found that folks who use the snowball approach are more likely to pay off their entire debt load than those who use other methods
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Managing Debt & Credit

Financial assistance available at OCCU

Our financial assistance has helped families stay afloat and individuals begin their journey toward financial recovery. We've shown up for neighbors in crisis, worked with borrowers to prevent their loans from defaulting, and helped ensure our
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Managing Debt & Credit
Credit Unions vs. Banks

Member benefits: adding value with fee reductions

At OCCU, we’re driven by a vision—not profits. We’re always finding ways to show we value you as a credit union member. Learn how we’ve taken our fee reduction and removal initiative to the next level to support your financial wellness.
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Credit Unions vs. Banks

College bound? Here are 8 tips to manage your money with confidence

The day I got my first financial aid check, I couldn’t believe how much money they were handing me. That was before I realized the funds would have to cover all my expenses for the whole term. If I didn’t want to run out of money before midterms, I’d
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Basic Finances

Seeking members with a commitment to member service

By Beverly Anderson, OCCU Board Member and Nominating and Development Committee Chair When I moved to Oregon in 1975, I joined U-Lane-O Credit Union. About six months later, my husband left me. I had a two-year-old child, no car, no income and no
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Community

Is it time to refinance your auto loan?

A lot can change in five to eight years. Making money moves can keep you rolling along your financial journey. Here are three reasons to find out if it’s time to refinance your auto loan.
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Budgeting & Saving
Managing Debt & Credit