Local businesses are the soul of any healthy community. They enrich our neighborhoods, give us places to gather and provide the local flavor that makes our communities unique. Some are places we rely on for our essential needs. Others we simply love
Tough times have a way of pulling people together. If you want proof, look at this year’s record-breaking GivingTuesday. In the middle of a pandemic, as communities across the West Coast were recovering from wildfires, Americans gave $2.47 billion to
We spend a lot of time planning for life’s big milestones: buying a home, having a baby, entering retirement — but there’s one milestone that often gets overlooked. The end of life isn’t something most people want to think about, yet it’s something
Some of our neighbors are facing a lean holiday season this year. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent wildfires, many Oregon families have lost stability, their incomes and homes. With two of the season’s biggest shopping days coming up, why
It’s easy to get swept up in the magic and excitement of the holidays. After a long summer, we all deserve a healthy dose of holiday cheer. If you want to stay financially healthy heading into the new year, the first step is to avoid overextending
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Credit card usage and spending increase during the holiday season. We get it. There are plenty of reasons to use your credit card during the holidays, like building credit, making your purchases more secure and earning rewards points. But here’s one
When you think about the future, what do you envision? A comfortable retirement? Leaving a legacy for your loved ones? Whatever your goals in life, financial planning is all about creating a roadmap to help you get there. Planning your financial
With the holidays just around the corner, now is the perfect time to remember the importance of our community’s small businesses. These are our friends and neighbors, and the revenue they earn generates prosperity within our community. When you spend
In times of rapid change, we all need strong, healthy communities to help us thrive. When everyone invests in the community, from businesses to nonprofits to individuals, it gives back by supporting us through tough times. As a credit union, OCCU is
