Thinking about homeownership? Read our best of 2016 mortgage tips.

As the housing market continues to rebound, it’s an exciting time to buy a home. Learn our top tips and best practices for navigating the mortgage and home ownership process.
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Owning a Home

New year’s resolution: fight homelessness

It’s a terrible time of year to be homeless. Will you join us in doing what we can to give some of our neighbors a fresh start under a new roof?
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Community

Can spending help you save?

If you’re still scrounging for nickels and dimes to fill that old piggy bank or pickle jar for your savings, then it might be time for a change. The OCCU Change Jar savings program is the convenient and easy way to reach your savings goals – no
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Starting Out Financially

5 credit-building tips that’ll make your life easier

How important is having a good credit score? More important than you might think. Without good credit, you won’t able to apply for that nice apartment with your best friend. You also won’t be able to get a new car because you’ll be classified as a
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Starting Out Financially

Don’t let the Grinch steal your holiday packages

Every Who in Whoville likes free shipping a lot—until the Grinch intercepts the packages they bought.
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Privacy & Security

Holiday budgeting lessons for kids

You might think your child is too young to grasp such abstract concepts as money, but you might be surprised. Kids as young as three years old can learn the basics like spending and saving.
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Budgeting & Saving

Is a rewards card right for you?

Learn the benefits and drawbacks of a rewards credit card before applying for one.
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Starting Out Financially

Alarm systems protect your budget—and your holidays

Whether you go for all the bells and whistles or stick to a basic alarm system, having a home security system will make you far less likely to fall prey to a holiday burglary.
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Privacy & Security

Your friendly guide to gift giving when you’re on a budget

You don’t have to break the bank or sell off a prized belonging to give a thoughtful gift this season.
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Starting Out Financially

What to do with an extra $100

So let’s say you come across a small financial windfall during the holidays. What’s the smartest thing to do with it?
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Starting Out Financially