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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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Community
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What is estate planning?

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
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Insurance & Protection
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Brighten the holiday season: Join us in donating $10,000 to local families

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
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Managing Debt & Credit
Community
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Create a holiday spending plan you can stick to

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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Budgeting & Saving
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Have a loan with OCCU? Here’s how MyOCCU Online & Mobile can help you manage it

Move your money wherever it needs to go without making an in-branch visit. MyOCCU Online & Mobile has all the tools you need for loan management. Discover all the ways digital banking can help you manage your loans online, from home and on-the-go.
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Managing Debt & Credit
Digital Banking
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3 ways to use your credit card and points to help others

There are plenty of reasons to use your credit card during the holidays: to build credit, make your purchases more secure, earn more rewards points and more. Here’s one reason you might not have thought of: to help others. Our members are often
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Managing Debt & Credit

Meet the OCCU team: Investment Services

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
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Retirement Planning
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Support small businesses by shopping local for the holidays

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
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Community