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New year, new opportunity? We’re hiring at OCCU!

Now that the new year has finally arrived, we could all use a little change. Or a big change. Perhaps even a job change. Maybe you’re longing for work that’s more meaningful—a role that allows you to serve your community while also providing for you
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
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Reflection and resilience: A new year for our community

What an overwhelming year. We’ve weathered enough happenings in the past twelve months to last a lifetime. As we continue to check in with our members, we’re hearing from so many who are worn out and stretched thin. We hear you and are here for you
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Credit Unions vs. Banks
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A financial solution for nonprofits

Your nonprofit organization has a unique gift to give and a unique role to fill. The more you’re able to focus on that, the more our communities benefit. A frictionless checking experience helps keep your financials running smoothly so you can
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Business
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Introducing our newest OCCU branches: Keizer and Royal

Our members often tell us they love doing business with us because it makes them feel like they’re giving back to their community. That’s because we don’t just do business —we live, work and invest in the people and places we serve . As Oregonians
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Community
Credit Unions vs. Banks
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These small businesses help our communities thrive

Local businesses are the soul of any healthy community. They enrich our neighborhoods , give us places to gather (when gathering is safe) and provide the local flavor that makes our communities unique. Staying afloat throughout the pandemic—and all
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Business
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How GivingTuesday continues throughout the year

Tough times have a way of pulling people together. If you want proof, look at this year’s record-breaking GivingTuesday. In the middle of a pandemic, as communities across the West Coast were recovering from wildfires, Americans gave $2.47 billion to
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Community
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What is estate planning?

We spend a lot of time planning for life’s big milestones: buying a home, having a baby, entering retirement — but there’s one milestone that often gets overlooked. The end of life isn’t something most people want to think about, yet it’s something
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Insurance & Protection
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Brighten the holiday season: Join us in donating $10,000 to local families

Some of our neighbors are facing a lean holiday season this year. Between the COVID-19 pandemic and the recent wildfires, many Oregon families have lost stability, their incomes and homes. With two of the season’s biggest shopping days coming up, why
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Managing Debt & Credit
Community
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Create a holiday spending plan you can stick to

It’s easy to get swept up in the magic and excitement of the holidays. After a long summer, we all deserve a healthy dose of holiday cheer. If you want to stay financially healthy heading into the new year, the first step is to avoid overextending
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Budgeting & Saving
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With gratitude | A letter from our President & CEO

At OCCU, our vision is to enrich lives, and we are very purposeful in how we go about fulfilling that. It is quite simple, each day we focus on bringing you value and doing what we can to make a positive impact. We work to bring you the financial
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Credit Unions vs. Banks