Don’t sacrifice your security for free Wi-Fi

Although convenient, public WiFi can leave you vulnerable to hackers seeking to steal your info.
Topics:
Privacy & Security

Could your checking use an upgrade? It’s remarkably easy

A checking account is more than just a way to fund the checks you write. It’s a central hub for most of your financial activity and there’s a good chance that your checking account is doing a lot of heavy lifting.
Topics:
Basic Finances
Credit Unions vs. Banks

4 ways to save for a down payment

The more work you put into saving, the faster it goes. Before you know it, you’ll have your down payment in hand and your goal within grasp.
Topics:
Owning a Home

How much lifestyle can I afford?

Try finding a lifestyle that fits your budget. Always look forward to helping make your future self comfortable.
Topics:
Starting Out Financially

How will you pay for college?

From getting started with your FAFSA to exploring non-traditional funding sources our flowchart walks you through the funding options to make a plan.
Topics:
Budgeting & Saving

Five tips to up your budgeting game

Sticking to a budget isn’t easy and we all miss the target once in a while. If you’re reeling from a recent budget mishap, there’s no need to get discouraged—you’ll do better next month.
Topics:
Budgeting & Saving

5 questions to ask before you say ‘I do’

When you’re caught up in planning a wedding, it’s easy to forget about what comes after. I’m talking about your financial future together.
Topics:
Budgeting & Saving

Let's be friends

Memes and gifs are great for laughs, but they won’t help you build up your stacks. OCCU is that friend who syncs you up with the latest news and tips to help you win at money.
Topics:
Starting Out Financially

Ready to invest? Here's a simple way to start

When people and technology combine forces, they can achieve amazing things.
Topics:
Retirement Planning

Top 5 mortgage misconceptions

Think you can’t get a mortgage? Think again. There are lots of misconceptions about home loans floating around out there. We’re here to clear some of them up. Top 5 mortgage misconceptions from MyOCCU Misconception 1: I need to put 20 percent down
Topics:
Owning a Home