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We're Looking for OCCU's Most Passionate Members!

By Genevieve Parker, OCCU Board Member and Nominating Committee Chair OCCU is currently accepting applications from members who would like to share their time and talents to help shape the future of our credit union! OCCU has a group of Board Members
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Hit your financial goals in no time with a CD

You work hard for your money so you want it to go further than paying for internet, sushi takeout and the gym. After all, you’ve got dreams and you’ve got goals. One way to chase your dreams and achieve your goals is by investing your savings in a
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Budgeting & Saving
Teaching teens about money

Teaching teens about money

When your teens use their own money to buy things they want and need, you start to see a thrill of buying and satisfaction take hold. Once your kids reach their teenage years, they want big-ticket items, like video games, a new phone or a car that
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Basic Finances
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Build your financial freedom

Making smart investments to grow your savings and build financial freedom can feel like a complicated process. Simple strategies like CD laddering can help you easily establish a savings strategy that will help you move toward the future on stronger
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Budgeting & Saving
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How to do spring break on a budget

Spring break has a way of sneaking up on you. One minute you’re powering through a seemingly endless winter, and the next thing you know, summer’s right around the corner. If you’ve suddenly found yourself scrambling to plan a spring break trip on a
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Budgeting & Saving
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How to request a stop payment

Simply call OCCU as soon as possible with basic financial information about the item or items you wish to cancel.
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Basic Finances
Three reasons to consolidate debt with a HELOC

Three reasons to consolidate debt with a HELOC

We all have dreams. Buying the perfect home. Starting a business. Taking a fantasy vacation. Retiring in luxury. For a growing number of households, however, going debt-free has become the ultimate financial goal. In a Credit.com survey, one in four
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Owning a Home
Want a bigger tax refund? Do this

Want a bigger tax refund? Do this

The best thing about tax season is the anticipation of receiving a refund — the bigger the better. And this year, more than half of all taxpayers plan to use their refund to improve their finances by paying off debt or building their savings. What
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Retirement Planning
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What’s your home’s life expectancy?

As you decide which home improvement projects to tackle next, you can use the guide below to identify parts of your home that are likely to need replacing in the near future and focus your efforts on those. You can also plan ahead for costly projects
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Owning a Home
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How to keep your wheels road-worthy

When it comes to your car, a little love goes a long way. Follow these tips to stay safe and comfortable wherever you go.
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Basic Finances