CU difference in action: Oregon credit unions’ $2.8 billion economic impact

Our Oregon communities are like ecosystems. When members work together and pool their resources to supply each other’s needs, everyone benefits. When organizations work together to shore up the community’s foundations, the effects ripple outward
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Mortgage glossary: Terms and definitions to know

Buying your first home is a learning journey as well as a financial one. You’ll learn some important life lessons along the way, like how many problems can be fixed with a fresh coat of paint and why location really is everything. You’ll also learn a
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Owning a Home
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What is financial planning?

It sounds a bit dry. Daunting, even. Like something that involves a lot of number crunching and specialized knowledge. But financial planning isn’t what you think it is. When you boil it down, it’s really about nurturing your financial wellness and
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Budgeting & Saving
Retirement Planning
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Introducing Financial Wellness: A new MyOCCU Online & Mobile feature

We’ve all worked hard to stay physically healthy this past year. We know that in these times, keeping up your financial health is just as important. Think of your money as a second immune system—one that shields you from the economic ups and downs of
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Digital Banking
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How a low interest rate environment can help your financial journey

How we live our lives to how we manage our money adjusts year to year. To assist consumers in their financial recovery and help get the economy moving, the Federal Reserve announced in March that it would keep interest rates at rock-bottom levels
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Basic Finances
Managing Debt & Credit
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Deposit accounts guide: Which one is right for me?

Your long-term financial health isn’t just about how much money you make or what you spend it on. No matter where you’re at in life or what your income level is, the key to financial wellness is to match your money goals with the right tools to help
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Basic Finances
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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6 things you need to know about financing a motorcycle, boat or RV

Some of the best medicine is to get out on the open road or water. We can help get you there. Here are some things to think about before you commit to a motorcycle, boat or recreational vehicle.
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Basic Finances
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10 steps to refinancing with a 15-year mortgage at OCCU

Want to pay off your home faster? Refinancing with a 15-year mortgage can help you pay off your home sooner while saving thousands of dollars in interest over the life of your loan. Homeowners often overlook the 15-year mortgage because they assume
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Budgeting & Saving
Owning a Home
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How to save for a mortgage down payment

Saving for a downpayment can seem challenging – that’s why we’re here to help. The sooner you get started, the sooner you’ll be ready to pounce on that perfect-for-you home.
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Budgeting & Saving
Owning a Home
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3 ways OCCU is like a money tree plant

When times are tough, we often seek prosperity and good luck in unexpected places. Take the money tree plant. According to legend, a Taiwanese farmer prayed for money and soon found a strange, beautiful plant growing in his field. He made a fortune
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Credit Unions vs. Banks