Personal lending: how we’re meeting our members where they are

Maybe you’re finally ready to begin that passion project you’ve been dreaming about. Maybe you need some fast funds to cover an emergency. Or maybe you just want to feel a little more prepared for whatever comes next. The past year has brought some
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Basic Finances
Managing Debt & Credit

Support for those affected by wildfires | A letter from our President & CEO

The ongoing impacts of the Oregon wildfires and the smoke that has settled over our state continue to cause challenges in our communities. We are empathetic to those who have been directly affected and want to assure you that OCCU is here support
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Community

Apply for nomination to your OCCU Board of Directors

By Bill Inge, OCCU Board Vice Chair and Nominating Committee Chair I visited a local credit union and applied for my first auto loan when I was 16 years old. Over the years, I had many different credit union accounts and had been very satisfied with
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks

How nonprofits are adapting to change

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
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Community

4 ways to grow your travel refund for a future trip

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. Since airlines, some cruise lines and certain hotels are offering refunds for canceled
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Budgeting & Saving
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APR and APY: How the economy affects interest rates and yields

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
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Basic Finances
Starting Out Financially

College funding options: Financial aid vs. student loans

Paying for college is complicated. Today’s students often draw upon multiple sources of funding, from scholarships to loans to federal financial aid. Since the funding options you choose now can impact your financial future for years to come, it’s
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Managing Debt & Credit

What’s new: Ignite Savings, fee savings calculator, OCCU Foundation, and more

There’s always something new happening at OCCU. That’s because we’re constantly creating new products and services to give you the best possible member experience. Your financial success is our success. We strive to do everything we can to remove the
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Credit Unions vs. Banks

Streamline your finances with Bill Pay

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
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Digital Banking

How can OCCU help me on my financial journey?

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
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Credit Unions vs. Banks