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Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Online shopping is convenient but beware of fake websites and deceptive marketplace listings. These scams aim to steal your money or data. Stay safe by recognizing the warning signs. Red Flags to Watch For: Unbelievable Deals: If it's...

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...

Fake Goods Real Loss

Avoiding Online Shopping Scams Online shopping is convenient but beware of fake websites and deceptive marketplace listings. These scams aim to steal your money or data. Stay safe by recognizing the warning signs. Red Flags to Watch For: Unbelievable Deals: If it's...

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...
Pay it Forward: Alyce Hatch Center

Pay it Forward: Alyce Hatch Center

Roger Singer, board member of the Alyce Hatch Center in Bend, along with a few other board members, nominated the center to be November's Pay it Forward winner. KTVZ surprised them Wednesday with $500, courtesy of Mid Oregon Credit Union and CoEnergy Propane. Jennifer...

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Know Your Priorities to Make Holidays Special

Know Your Priorities to Make Holidays Special

Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or the solstice, the holiday season can be stressful—with financial stress often playing a large role. To cut through the noise, you have to know your priorities to make the holidays special. What Is Most Important...

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Pay it Forward: Affordable Auto Repair

Pay it Forward: Affordable Auto Repair

This month's Pay it Forward recipient, Pixie Gullickson, brought $500 to Affordable Auto Repair, thanks to Mid Oregon Credit Union and Co Energy Propane.  Skip Black, the owner of the Redmond business  will reinvest the $500 back into a program he has developed to...

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