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Credit union member benefits you should know about

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.
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Compound interest 101: How can it help me?

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
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Basic Finances
Budgeting & Saving
Starting Out Financially
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5 reasons to consider opening an IRA

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
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Budgeting & Saving
Retirement Planning
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Digital banking: How to manage your debit card anytime, anywhere

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
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Privacy & Security
Digital Banking
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New year, new opportunity? We’re hiring at OCCU!

Now that the new year has finally arrived, we could all use a little change. Or a big change. Perhaps even a job change. Maybe you’re longing for work that’s more meaningful—a role that allows you to serve your community while also providing for you
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Reflection and resilience: A new year for our community

What an overwhelming year. We’ve weathered enough happenings in the past twelve months to last a lifetime. As we continue to check in with our members, we’re hearing from so many who are worn out and stretched thin. We hear you and are here for you
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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A financial solution for nonprofits

Your nonprofit organization has a unique gift to give and a unique role to fill. The more you’re able to focus on that, the more our communities benefit. A frictionless checking experience helps keep your financials running smoothly so you can
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Business
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Introducing our newest OCCU branches: Keizer and Royal

Our members often tell us they love doing business with us because it makes them feel like they’re giving back to their community. That’s because we don’t just do business —we live, work and invest in the people and places we serve. As Oregonians
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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These small businesses help our communities thrive

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
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Community
Business
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How GivingTuesday continues throughout the year

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
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