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Message from Kevin Cole, President & CEO

As we step into a new year, Mid Oregon remains committed to being your trusted financial partner. Growth is a key objective for us, not just as an organization, but for you, our members. Every initiative we launch is designed to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence and support.

New Year, New Financial You! Start 2026 Strong!

The start of a new year is the perfect time to give your finances a checkup. Just like we prioritize our physical health, investing time in your financial well-being can set the stage for a successful year ahead.

Simple Habits That Make You a Tougher Target for Cybercrooks

It’s already well into the new year and a fresh year usually brings fresh goals—exercise more, spend less, maybe try a new hobby. But one resolution that deserves a permanent spot on everyone’s list is tightening up your personal cybersecurity. Cyberthreats don’t take holidays, and scammers aren’t slowing down. In fact, they’re getting bolder, trickier, and faster at finding new ways to get into your accounts and steal your money or data.

“Wait, Did I Take a Toll Road?” What to Do When You Get the Text.

Have you taken a toll road recently? Well, even if you haven’t, this story is for you. There is a text message going around that anyone who drives on highways or freeways should be on the lookout for and it’s just annoying enough to drive anyone mad. As you can guess, it involves driving (or perhaps not driving) toll roads and the supposed accompanying fees related to them, as well as fake websites, the attempted collection of information, and other phishing flags.

From Ledger Sheets to Digital Banking: 5 Tips for Financial Wellness

When I was a child, I watched my father balance our checkbook once a month like clockwork. He’d retreat to the little room off the garage he called his “office,” armed with an ancient mechanical calculator. I can still hear the rhythmic tap-tap-tap and the roll-chunk as the machine printed each calculation on a narrow strip of paper. It went on for hours, but at the end of the day, his account book balanced perfectly.

Message from Kevin Cole, President & CEO

As we step into a new year, Mid Oregon remains committed to being your trusted financial partner. Growth is a key objective for us, not just as an organization, but for you, our members. Every initiative we launch is designed to help you navigate your financial journey with confidence and support.

New Year, New Financial You! Start 2026 Strong!

The start of a new year is the perfect time to give your finances a checkup. Just like we prioritize our physical health, investing time in your financial well-being can set the stage for a successful year ahead.

“Wait, Did I Take a Toll Road?” What to Do When You Get the Text.

Have you taken a toll road recently? Well, even if you haven’t, this story is for you. There is a text message going around that anyone who drives on highways or freeways should be on the lookout for and it’s just annoying enough to drive anyone mad. As you can guess, it involves driving (or perhaps not driving) toll roads and the supposed accompanying fees related to them, as well as fake websites, the attempted collection of information, and other phishing flags.

From Ledger Sheets to Digital Banking: 5 Tips for Financial Wellness

When I was a child, I watched my father balance our checkbook once a month like clockwork. He’d retreat to the little room off the garage he called his “office,” armed with an ancient mechanical calculator. I can still hear the rhythmic tap-tap-tap and the roll-chunk as the machine printed each calculation on a narrow strip of paper. It went on for hours, but at the end of the day, his account book balanced perfectly.

Don’t Get Grinched! Top Holiday Scams You Need to Know.

Safely past Thanksgiving, they’re out there waiting. Right now, the scammers are looking to ruin this holiday season of gifting for their own benefit. Here are some common holiday scams and tips on how to thwart them.

Is Your Phone Safe for the Gate?

Before your next flight, take this crucial step to safeguard your finances.

Challenges Beyond Credit Accessibility

Challenges Beyond Credit Accessibility

The Credit Invisibles: 4 Challenges Beyond Credit Accessibility By: Kimberly Roy, National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®). I met a teacher at a conference recently who shared a viewpoint we sometimes hear from other educators. He claimed that students...

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College Student Tax Refunds- The 4 Best Uses

For many of us who have recently graduated school or are still in school, tax season can be a happy time financially. Many people will get a tax refund from the IRS, and more will squander that money before it has a chance to make it through one statement. We have...

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Two New Exhibits At February Free Family Saturday!

Two new exhibits will be available at the next, and last, Mid Oregon Credit Union sponsored February Free Family Saturday at the High Desert Museum. Taking place Saturday, February 25, the museum will be open to the public for FREE, from 10 am to 4 pm. Transportation...

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