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
Fundraising and putting on events during the best of times takes a lot of tenacity. At OCCU we have first-hand knowledge of this, and we have seen our nonprofit partners put their imaginations and passion to work to create engaging galas, auctions
Still bummed about having to cancel your summer vacation? You’re not alone. Nearly half of Americans have had their travel plans disrupted by COVID this summer.
What will the economy do next? When you take out a loan, the interest rate determines how much extra you’ll end up paying. Changes in interest rates can affect more than just your house payment and credit card balances, it can affect everything from
We’re living in the age of automation. Vacuums can run themselves, refrigerators can order groceries for us, and soon even our cars won’t need drivers. The more tedious tasks we can automate, the more we free up our time to focus on things that
Everyone’s path to financial success is different, but we all share some common ground. Wherever you are on your journey, from paying for college to prepping for retirement, you don’t need to walk it alone. Your bank account isn’t just a place to
Your dreams of sipping frozen drinks at a beach resort or luxuriating on a cruise ship deck might be on hold for now, but there’s no reason you can’t enjoy some quality time lounging outdoors. If you’re looking at another staycation this summer, this
