Food pantries have taken a hit in recent years, with shrinking donations and growing needs. As the holidays draw near, it’s the perfect opportunity to step up and lend a hand. This year, the OCCU Foundation is joining with OCCU cardholders to help

Your credit score is an important part of your overall financial picture. It determines how much money you can borrow and how much interest you’ll end up paying. But how well do you understand it? If you’re confused about what your credit score means

Studies have found that folks who use the snowball approach are more likely to pay off their entire debt load than those who use other methods

Our financial assistance has helped families stay afloat and individuals begin their journey toward financial recovery. We've shown up for neighbors in crisis, worked with borrowers to prevent their loans from defaulting, and helped ensure our

Do you dream of a world where people lend a hand when needed? Where neighbors invest in each other? Where communities work together to enrich everyone? So do we. In fact, those are the very ideals credit unions were founded on. Now, more than ever

At OCCU, we’re driven by a vision—not profits. We’re always finding ways to show we value you as a credit union member. Learn how we’ve taken our fee reduction and removal initiative to the next level to support your financial wellness.

When our state was impacted by wildfires in September of 2020, we established the OCCU Foundation (OCCUF) Fire Relief Fund. The foundation is still providing grants to projects and nonprofit organizations that are responding to and supporting the mid

The day I got my first financial aid check, I couldn’t believe how much money they were handing me. That was before I realized the funds would have to cover all my expenses for the whole term. If I didn’t want to run out of money before midterms, I’d

By Beverly Anderson, OCCU Board Member and Nominating and Development Committee Chair When I moved to Oregon in 1975, I joined U-Lane-O Credit Union. About six months later, my husband left me. I had a two-year-old child, no car, no income and no

A lot can change in five to eight years. Making money moves can keep you rolling along your financial journey. Here are three reasons to find out if it’s time to refinance your auto loan.