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Thinking of home improvements? Start with a plan!

We’ve all heard the horror stories of remodeling projects that took too long and went over budget. While you should always add a buffer in both your timeline and budget, a plan will help you get the project done without unnecessary stress.
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Owning a Home
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A cornerstone in the community

Housing program provides more than just a place to live
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Community
Kids reading books at Gift of Literacy

A Different Kind of Investment

OCCU invests in children through Gift of Literacy
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Community
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What's a FICO score anyway?

We all have a FICO score, or at least anyone who has ever used credit does. Although you may be familiar with the concept of a credit score, do you really know what goes into coming up with a FICO score?
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Basic Finances
rv camping

Finding the right RV for you

Interested in hitting the road to explore our amazing state? With Crater Lake National Park, a spectacular coastline and 50 mountain ranges within Oregon’s borders, it’s no wonder you see recreational vehicles (RVs) traveling to scenic Oregon
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Basic Finances
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Simple tips for vacation budgeting

Go, have fun, enjoy yourself! But make smart opening choices so you can do it all again next summer or even something better.
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Budgeting & Saving
OCCU Member Melissa Hurley

Melissa Hurley, Lucky Duck to Super Saver

“I think my parents started me a savings account when I was 6 years old,” OCCU member Melissa Hurley recalls.
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Community
2016 A Champion in Education (ACE) Awards Winners

Champions in education - 2016 ACE Awards

Congratulations to this year's ACE Award winners and thank you for the difference you’ve made in our communities and the lives of our students.
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Community
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Thinking about remodeling? Then consider ROI.

For many homeowners, home improvements are inevitable. In 2015, Americans spent more than $320 billion in upgrades and renovations to their homes.
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Owning a Home
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Increase the chances of finding your dream home

Spring is in the air and the birds are nesting so why aren’t you? Actually, the best time to buy or sell a home has a lot more to do with what’s going on with the real estate market than the weather. In an ideal world, your nesting instincts would be
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Owning a Home