Here are some ways you can save by using a credit union. People helping people can take shape in many ways. Save when you file taxes, find a mindfulness practice and much more.

Financial advisors share it as a tool. Retirement accounts depend on it. Einstein called it the 8 th wonder of the world. Compound interest is one of the most powerful tools in your financial toolbox. It’s how people grow their wealth—but you don’t

To an extent, we’re always looking ahead. What to have for dinner. What to do over the weekend. Who’s hosting the next holiday. Sometimes, we’re so focused on the near future, it’s easy to ignore what’s further down the road. But taking some time to

Your debit card is your freedom. It’s the key that unlocks your money wherever you go. The more control you have over it, the better. If your debit card has ever been lost or stolen, you know how stressful it can be to go through the process of

A frictionless checking account experience from OCCU helps keep your financials running smoothly so you can redirect more time and attention to tasks that move the needle.

Local businesses are the soul of any healthy community. They enrich our neighborhoods, give us places to gather (when gathering is safe) and provide the local flavor that makes our communities unique. Staying afloat throughout the pandemic—and all

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