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International Credit Union Day® is a day worth celebrating 

It’s the 75th International Credit Union Day on Oct. 19, 2023. We are celebrating the credit union difference of people helping people. Credit unions are more than an alternative to big banks. We believe in giving back to the communities we serve.
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Discover your path to financial wellness

It’s important to take steps toward your financial wellness. As with any goal, depending on where you’re starting from, it can feel daunting. But it all starts with the first step.  This article gives you four tips to soar toward financial wellness. 
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Personal
Basic Finances
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OCCU Foundation’s contributions topped $900,000 in 2022

Eugene, Oregon – OCCU Foundation distributed $919,497 to nonprofits and charitable initiatives in 2022, the largest annual total in its five-year history.
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News
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OCCU announces second auto-loan securitization sale

Eugene, Oregon – OCCU (Oregon Community Credit Union) has issued its second auto asset-backed securities sale this month, the first credit union to do so within one year of its first.
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Your student loan journey: Take charge of your repayment plan.

Feeling a little nervous about student loan repayment plans starting up on October 1? Student loan repayments don’t have to be daunting; they can be an opportunity for empowerment and financial growth. Stay on track by using this checklist. Student
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Personal
Basic Finances
Budgeting & Saving
Managing Debt & Credit
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September Mortgage Seminar
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Build a plan for your retirement lifestyle

Retirement planning is not a one-size-fits-all process. We believe planning for retirement should be personalized to reflect the lifestyle you want to have when you retire. We’ve put together a list of questions to consider when you are developing
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Retirement Planning
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Home safe home

Consider some of the most common reasons people have to file a claim with their homeowners insurance company. Having the right policy will bring you peace of mind. The Insurance Services team at OCCU can help you find the right coverage for you and
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Insurance & Protection
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What’s vishing? How to spot the latest phone scams

Email isn’t the only vehicle for phishing scams. Voice phishing, or vishing, has gotten easier with voice over internet protocol (VoIP) technology. We spoke to an expert in the financial security and have compiled a list of helpful definitions that
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Privacy & Security
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Four reasons fall is a great time to shop for a home

By the time fall rolls around, you may want to pause your home buying search. Here is a list of reasons why you shouldn’t let the fall market cooldown dissuade you from searching for the perfect home.
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Owning a Home