It’s been another summer of prolonged heat waves and uncomfortable temperatures. How are you holding up? If you’re like most people, this relentless heat can really sap your energy. It can also sap your budget. Hotter temperatures mean the AC has to

Every two weeks, OCCU new hires spend their last afternoon of New Employee Orientation volunteering at a Eugene/Springfield area nonprofit. It is an important way for new employees to begin to understand and embrace OCCU’s brand pillar of community

Your RV is your ticket to freedom. It’s the force that sets you loose upon the world, a home base that goes where you go. Until it isn’t. Let’s face it: Part of the magic of the road is that anything can happen, including accidents or theft. If

Buying a home comes with some big questions. How much can I qualify for? Will the seller accept my offer? What will the home inspection find? Can I lock in my interest rate before it goes up? That last question can have a big impact on your home’s

Does buying a home seem like a far-off dream to you? If so, you’re not the only one. The number of mortgage applications fell nearly 9 percent this summer compared to last year, remaining far below its 2005 peak—a sign that would-be homeowners are

Most of us can’t even go to the grocery store without our smartphone, let alone take a whole trip. How else would we order an Uber or find the best nearby restaurant? These days, toting hundreds or even thousands of dollars worth of electronics

Paying for college is the biggest expense many parents will face outside of retirement. Yet many delay saving for it - often because they’re not sure how much they’ll need. Saving for college is like aiming at a moving target. While the College Board

There are things you do because you’ll be glad you did later — like brushing your teeth or eating your broccoli. Saving money is one of them. Setting aside a nest egg protects you from financial distress in case something big happens, like a car

How much does your new home really cost? It’s a simple question, but the answer isn’t as straightforward as you might think. You can calculate the cost of your home in different ways. Most buyers focus on the sale price, which determines how much

Shopping for a home is a bit like rafting. Sometimes you’re speeding through exhilarating rapids and sometimes you’re drifting along in slow water. Sometimes you just have to dig in and paddle like you mean it. The average buyer spends more than four