Scammers always find opportunity in a crisis, and the COVID-19 outbreak is no exception. From social media ads touting fake cures to criminals threatening to infect families with the coronavirus, new fraud schemes have emerged to capitalize on the
If social distancing has taught us anything, it’s how to get creative with technology. From FaceTime dinners to Zoom exercise classes, we’ve discovered all sorts of ways to conduct our lives from afar. Digital banking isn’t new, but it’s quickly
We are committed to helping you and our community through these challenging times. If you’ve been financially impacted by this pandemic, please contact us to learn how we might be able to support you with skip payments, emergency loans and a variety
At OCCU, we are committed to enriching the lives of our members and our communities; and in 2020, we’re working to bring additional value to both. Recently, we launched Ignite Savings ®, an account that pays higher interest on lower deposits to
A new year opens new horizons. As you travel toward your next big goal in life, have you given much thought to how you’ll get there? According to age-old wisdom, life is about the journey, not the destination—so it’s important to enjoy the ride. If
As a consumer, interest rates are a foundational part of your personal finances. You’re either paying interest on a mortgage or car loan, or collecting it through savings and checking accounts or other investments. Interest is a pretty simple concept
This time last month, you were getting ready for the new year, full of motivation and positive intentions. Now that the holidays are over, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily hustle and lose track of all those life-changing goals you set for
Just hearing the words “tax season” can make your pulse race and tie your stomach in knots — but it really isn’t as bad as you think it is. As the W-2s and other forms start rolling in, millions of households will begin calculating their annual
When the holidays work their magic on us, they have a way of making our compassion bubble over, unleashing our inner generosity. Giving gifts to loved ones makes us want to give more, often to those who are less fortunate. Donating to charity this
Nine-to-five grind? Over it. Instead of spending your time working for someone else, it might be time to start investing your energy into your creative passion. At least half of young professionals have a side hustle in addition to their daily jobs
