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Fill Your Cart, Not the Debt Tips to Smarter Grocery Shopping

We know we can’t be the only ones picking our jaws up off the floor after looking at our grocery bills lately. We all have to eat, yet it’s harder than ever to keep our fridges—and our bank accounts—full. What’s a grocery shopper to do? Like many of us, saving on...

Don’t Let the Imposters Win!

Imposter scams often begin with a phone call, message, or email from someone pretending to be someone you trust.

Think you are too smart to be scammed?

Think you are too smart to be scammed? You may be right, but in these fraud-frenzy times, whether it's you or a friend or family member—anyone can fall for a scam. Emails That "urgent" emails and texts about your account? Emails saying your account's locked can be...

Don’t Let the Summer Heat Up Your Budget

Summer can be packed full of fun things that distract you from your financial goals. In the midst of all that fun, it can be easy to lose sight of you budget. The temptation to spend a little extra here, or there, is common—but that temptation can lead to...

Ten Tips for Securing Your Accounts

Ever had that spine-tingling feeling like someone’s lurking around your accounts, peeking over your digital shoulder? You’re not alone. Here are ten tips to help secure your accounts and give you peace of mind.

Don’t Let the Imposters Win!

Imposter scams often begin with a phone call, message, or email from someone pretending to be someone you trust.

Think you are too smart to be scammed?

Think you are too smart to be scammed? You may be right, but in these fraud-frenzy times, whether it's you or a friend or family member—anyone can fall for a scam. Emails That "urgent" emails and texts about your account? Emails saying your account's locked can be...

Don’t Let the Summer Heat Up Your Budget

Summer can be packed full of fun things that distract you from your financial goals. In the midst of all that fun, it can be easy to lose sight of you budget. The temptation to spend a little extra here, or there, is common—but that temptation can lead to...

Forget Phishing, Smishing Scams are on the Rise

According to Verizon, one of the leading telecommunications companies, smishing (SMS phishing) is an increasingly prevalent form of cyber-attack targeting mobile phone users. Mid Oregon want’s you to know about the dangers of Smishing messages. Smishing is deceptive text messages that aim to trick individuals into divulging sensitive information or performing harmful actions. Verizon has identified several common types of these types of messages that users should be aware of to protect themselves from falling victim to these scams.

Stop Dreading Your Finances: Simple Steps to Financial Peace This April

April is Financial Literacy Month, making it an ideal time to overcome financial anxiety and adopt a more positive outlook on our finances. Let’s be honest—money can be daunting. We pay bills and receive paychecks, but we rarely take the time to explore the bigger...

How Mid Oregon’s Growth Benefits You: A Message from Kevin Cole, President and CEO

You may have noticed that “growth” is a frequent word heard around Mid Oregon. Growth is one of our key objectives—showing up in everything from expanding our products and services to developing our team’s skills to providing you with an award-winning member...
10 Facts About Credit Unions

10 Facts About Credit Unions

Being a member of a credit union is a coup for your finances for many reasons. Here are just a few facts that make credit unions a great option. Fact #1: President Roosevelt signed the Federal Credit Union Act in 1934 to promote thriftiness and prevent usury during...

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Financial Calculators- Website Feature

Financial Calculators- Website Feature

In late summer Mid Oregon upgraded our website at www.midoregon.com to provide a better online experience for our members and the community. Starting with this post we would like to share some of the best improvements and point out ways these can benefit our members...

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Pay It Forward: Full Circle Outreach

Pay It Forward: Full Circle Outreach

Full Circle Outreach is this month's Pay It Forward organization In 2003 Rebecca Hanson founded Full Circle Outreach in Redmond, to help people get over difficult life obstacles. Today, Full Circle Outreach serves over 4,000 Central Oregonians per year who are dealing...

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