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

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. Since airlines, some cruise lines and certain hotels are offering refunds for canceled

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

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

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

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

Within our communities, COVID-19 has left record numbers of people experiencing food scarcity. As local food banks continue working to keep families fed, they could use some extra help. During times like these, we’re grateful for our members and how

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