Secure by design

How Does Your Home Look to a Thief? With a little investment you can keep your home a safe haven for you and your family.
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Privacy & Security

Make this school year the best yet for local kids

If you’ve bought supplies for your kids in the last few years, you know it isn’t a cheap endeavor. Sometimes a list of school supplies can come in around $100 or more. For many families that cost is prohibitive. But you can help!
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Community

Home equity line of credit or refinance?

With so many variables to consider, OCCU encourages you to talk with a Mortgage Loan Officer and let them know what you are hoping to do. OCCU will do its best to find the solution that meets your needs.
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Owning a Home

Setting short-term savings goals makes good financial sense

When long-term goals feel daunting, consider making short term goals for more success with your savings.
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Personal
Budgeting & Saving

3 smart reasons to start thinking Christmas in August

There are many ways to save for the holiday season. Here are a few from the OCCU team.
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Budgeting & Saving

United Way of Lane County offers kids a place to read.

Athena Intros is mother to four children between the ages of 6 and 11, two of them with special needs. Though her children keep her very busy, she makes time three days a week in the summer for a program dear to her heart. Intros is a volunteer with
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Community

Three must-visit Oregon summer destinations

Looking for an adventure close to home this summer? Check out a few of our favorite off the beat and path places in Oregon.
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Community

4 security tips for using ATMs

ATMs are a quick and convenient way to withdraw money from your account. Unfortunately, the popularity of ATMs may also attract thieves, so it’s important to observe a few key safety tips when using an ATM.
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Privacy & Security

What’s the deal with private mortgage insurance?

If your down payment is less than 20 percent of the value of the home you'll most likely be required to carry private mortgage insurance.
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Owning a Home

Safety first: best practices

Playing an active role in protecting your sensitive information is vital to keeping your identity safe. Fortunately, the OCCU security team has some best practices for doing just that.
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Privacy & Security