Every two weeks, OCCU new hires spend their last afternoon of New Employee Orientation volunteering at a Eugene/Springfield area nonprofit. It is an important way for new employees to begin to understand and embrace OCCU’s brand pillar of community
Your RV is your ticket to freedom. It’s the force that sets you loose upon the world, a home base that goes where you go. Until it isn’t. Let’s face it: Part of the magic of the road is that anything can happen, including accidents or theft. If
Buying a home comes with some big questions. How much can I qualify for? Will the seller accept my offer? What will the home inspection find? Can I lock in my interest rate before it goes up? That last question can have a big impact on your home’s
Does buying a home seem like a far-off dream to you? If so, you’re not alone. In Oregon, a shortage of homes for sale has caused prices to climb and fueled intense competition in many areas, dissuading would-be buyers from entering the market. But
Most of us can’t even go to the grocery store without our smartphone, let alone take a whole trip. How else would we order an Uber or find the best nearby restaurant? These days, toting hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of electronics
Paying for college is the biggest expense many parents will face outside of retirement. Yet many delay saving for it - often because they’re not sure how much they’ll need. Saving for college is like aiming at a moving target. While the College Board
There are things you do because you’ll be glad you did later — like brushing your teeth or eating your broccoli. Saving money is one of them. Setting aside a nest egg protects you from financial distress in case something big happens, like a car
How much does your new home really cost? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. You can calculate the cost of your home in different ways. Most buyers focus on the sale price, which determines how much
Shopping for a home is a bit like rafting. Sometimes you’re speeding through exhilarating rapids and sometimes you’re drifting along in slow water. Sometimes you just have to dig in and paddle like you mean it. The average buyer spends more than four
How do you know when it’s the right time to buy? It’s a question many homebuyers struggle with. You want conditions to be right. You want to get the best deal you can. Taking the pulse of your local housing market can help you decide when to make
