We all know it’s important to have an emergency fund but living through uncertain times has made it real. A little bit of savings can go a long way toward paying your bills in case the unexpected changes the direction of your financial path. Most

Important note: In the interest of continuing to practice safe social distancing measures, Shred Fest 2020 and the availability of shred bins in OCCU branches has been postponed. We will update this posting and inform our members with confirmed

In uncertain times, it helps to have someone to lean on. If you’re facing a loss of income, unexpected medical bills, or other expense burdens—we’re here to help you through it. Find out how.

You’ve heard the old sayings: Everything is cyclical. Night follows day. What goes up must come down. They’re as true on Wall Street as they are in nature. To understand the stock market, you need to become familiar with its cycles—most notably the

Our instincts tell us to pull together in a crisis, but social distancing requires us to stay six feet apart. The coronavirus has changed how we do a lot of things, including helping each other out in times of need. It’s hard to stay at home with all

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

March 27, 2020: You and your family may be worried about the impacts of COVID-19 on our community, but I want you to know that OCCU is here for you as we always have been. We are a safe and strong financial institution ready to support our members

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