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.

Good money skills are like basic hygiene: It’s all about developing the right habits. The earlier you start, the more ingrained those habits will become. That’s why it’s so important to start teaching financial literacy from an early age. Money

The members-first thinking that is the foundation of credit unions makes your relationship with your credit union dramatically different from what happens when you get a traditional bank mortgage loan.

You’ve been cooped up in the house long enough. There’s a whole world out there waiting to be explored—all you need are the right wheels to carry you. Buying a vehicle can be a stressful experience—but it doesn’t have to be. From loan pre-approval to

Your local business is about more than just the goods or services you provide. It’s an investment in our community—and you can maximize your investment by choosing a credit union as your banking partner. A credit union like OCCU is the perfect choice