Living through this pandemic hasn’t been easy. No one thought it would last this long—lockdown was supposed to take care of the virus swiftly. But more than a year later, COVID-19 is still disrupting families and putting a strain on household

Do you dream of a world where people lend a hand when needed? Where neighbors invest in each other? Where communities work together to enrich everyone? So do we. In fact, those are the very ideals credit unions were founded on. Now, more than ever

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.

When our state was impacted by wildfires in September of 2020, we established the OCCU Foundation (OCCUF) Fire Relief Fund . The foundation is still providing grants to projects and nonprofit organizations that are responding to and supporting the

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

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

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.

You don’t have to be a mortgage expert to get a home loan, but there are some things you should know first. While there’s plenty of information online to assist you in your research — including our handy mortgage calculator — sometimes it helps to

The pandemic brought a lot of unexpected challenges. We’ve all had to be flexible — and so have our budgets. After more than a year of trying to find our financial footing on shifting sands, we’re working towards adjusting to the new normal. Now that

Similar to your physical health, your financial health can improve by taking small steps towards your goals. In other words, you don’t have to have a large sum of money to invest, so long as you are making progress.