Simple steps toward stronger finances

At OCCU, we're passionate about your financial success. Whether you're just starting out or getting ready for retirement, we can help you reach your financial goals. This simple plan will get you going. Start with a budget Need to trim down monthly
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Basic Finances
Budgeting & Saving

Steps to buying your first home

Becoming a new homeowner is an exciting milestone in anyone’s life. When you own your own home, you can make it truly yours — paint rooms, install new flooring, change light fixtures, even knock down walls! In addition to having a place to call home
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Owning a Home
Budgeting & Saving
Managing Debt & Credit

5 tips to manage your credit

Among the many meaningful numbers in your life is one that has a huge impact in your financial affairs: your credit score. A higher score signifies good credit risk, potentially making you eligible for more borrowing opportunities, lower interest
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Managing Debt & Credit

8 types of insurance to keep you protected

Learn more about our OCCU Oregon auto, home and life Insurance Services team and the eight types of insurance to keep you protected in the moments that matter.
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Insurance & Protection

Credit union vs. bank: What to choose?

Bank vs credit union? An Oregon credit union may be the best option. Explore the differences between credit unions and banks as well as other financial institutions.
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks

Shop securely with these 8 tips

Internet fraud is by no means uncommon. We’re here to help. To make sure you’re doing everything you can to avoid scams, stay up to date with these eight simple tips. 
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Privacy & Security
Digital Banking

7 steps on your way to home sweet home

Buying a home can be overwhelming. The good news is it doesn’t have to be. When taken step-by-step, buying a home can be an easy and rewarding experience.
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Owning a Home

More than an OCCU member: Jan Burch

“Community is such a part of my soul,” Jan Burch, a member of OCCU, tells us on a sunny Eugene afternoon. We know Jan not just by her charismatic visits to our branches and investment seminars, but her passion for community involvement. “It’s how I
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Community

Build a budget in 4 simple steps

Building a thorough budget can make a huge difference in your finances. Here are 4 simple steps to help you save money long term.
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Budgeting & Saving

Multiply your money – reap the benefits of a Roth IRA

Roth IRAs allow you to save for retirement and reap the benefits of compounding interest while keeping the money you invest available for big expenses.
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Retirement Planning