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Traveling Soon? Don’t Let These Hotel Scams Ruin Your Trip

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Financial Literacy Month: Let’s Take the Stress Out of Money

April is Financial Literacy Month, and there’s no better time to take the stress out of money. Whether you’re juggling bills, setting family goals, or just trying to feel more confident about your finances, even small steps can make a big difference. Financial literacy is like having a personal GPS for your money—helping you avoid surprises, stay on track, and build the future you want.

I Didn’t Try To Sign Into That Account. So Who Did?

We’ve all gotten them. A text with a random code we are supposed to enter somewhere to log in to something. And it’s likely you’ve received one or two that just showed up and you don’t know why. Firstly, and importantly, don’t ignore them! When you receive an unsolicited verification code, it’s like a huge warning sign screaming, “Someone’s trying to get into your account!” But don’t panic. We’ve got you covered. Here’s a guide to help you navigate those random texts with verification codes.

Unlocking the Mystery of VPN’s: Why You Need One

You may have heard about VPN’s (Virtual Private Network) more often lately, even popping up in TV ads for VPN service providers. What’s behind the sudden surge of VPN’s and why would you want or need one? For those who use WiFi internet connections at home or work, for shopping, banking, or just plain fun, VPN’s provide a layer of security that WiFi cannot. Although free public WiFi is found most everywhere, it’s long been a favorite for hackers because there is virtually no online security offered when using it.

Why Business Social Media Accounts Need Strong Passwords, Too

Business leaders and those responsible for their corporate social media accounts can use this reminder about the importance of secure passwords – you’re only one weak password away from a breach. It’s a truth that’s too easily forgotten, especially when it has to do with securing a company’s social media websites. Whether a company’s oversight is internal or done by a third-party provider, breached social media sites start with a compromised password and can end with damage to a company’s brand and worse.

Financial New Year resolutions that are bound to stick

Financial New Year resolutions that are bound to stick

New Year resolutions can be difficult to keep because much of the time, we tend to aim a bit too high. Instead of declaring that we’ll exercise one more time per week than last year, we set a goal of exercising every day. It’s no surprise these resolutions sometimes...

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2021 RECORD BREAKING HOLIDAY DOUGH!

2021 RECORD BREAKING HOLIDAY DOUGH!

Our Holiday Dough branch fundraiser concluded at the end of November, and the amounts raised were the most ever. With the donations received, we achieved a record breaking Holiday Dough through the generosity of our members and local community! Closing In On $9,000 in...

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Holiday Dough Shows Local Generosity

Holiday Dough Shows Local Generosity

Mid Oregon's Annual Holiday Dough Each year, Mid Oregon Credit Union's annual fundraiser, Holiday Dough shows local generosity, of our members and Central Oregon. In 2020 almost $9,000 was raised, the most ever. This year, we are on pace to exceed that amount, with...

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