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Best home improvement projects for spring—and how to pay for them

After being cooped up indoors all winter, you’ve probably got a few ideas to spruce up your home. Now that spring has arrived, it’s time to air out those home improvement ideas and start deciding which ones to tackle during the stretch of good
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Owning a Home
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Four ways remote banking sets you free

Remember when phones had cords and you had to walk five miles in the snow, uphill both ways, to deposit your paycheck every month? If not, you’ve probably heard stories about it. So many things are easier now—like banking. With OCCU’s mobile banking
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Digital Banking
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How to avoid the latest tax scam

Getting a bigger tax refund than you expected usually warrants a balloon drop. But if the IRS suddenly deposits a large sum of unexpected cash into your account, you might want to hold the confetti. It’s probably a scam. Tax season is a vulnerable
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Privacy & Security

Find a home that's your perfect fit

If only we could try on houses the way we try on jeans. Sleek condo in the heart of a thriving city? Stylish enough for a night out. Quiet property tucked away in the country? Simple and understated. Modest home in a family-friendly neighborhood
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Owning a Home
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What a seller’s market means for your home

You’ve probably heard by now that it’s a seller’s market. That means homes for sale are scarce, buyers are competing over listings and houses are getting snapped up for more than their list price. If you already own a home, a seller’s market is great
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Owning a Home
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Harness the power of compound interest with an IRA

IRAs can also vary based on the types of account you choose—and that depends on your goals. Are you looking for a safer or riskier route?
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Retirement Planning
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Time to recalibrate your New Year's resolutions?

Remember those New Year’s resolutions you made last month? By now, only about one in five people are still adhering to them. The rest of us have already let ours lapse. People abandon their resolutions for all sorts of different reasons. Usually it’s
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Budgeting & Saving
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Important CEO Announcement

Leading this organization and serving you has provided me with both passion and purpose that has fulfilled me in countless ways.
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How to order personal or business checks

Ordering new checks for your personal or business checking account is simple – a few steps and you’re done.
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Basic Finances
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What to do if your credit or debit card is lost or stolen

Your financial security is important and we’re here to help. If your card is lost or stolen keep calm and act right away. Here’s what to do if your credit or debit card is lost or stolen.
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Privacy & Security