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The Naughty List: How to Avoid Holiday Fraudsters

The holidays are a time of joy, family, and relaxation, but they can also bring added stress. Whether you're feeling the financial strain of gift-giving, dealing with travel hassles, or racing to check off your to-do list before taking a break, the holiday season can...

October is Financial Planning Month: Time to Tune-Up Your Finances!

As we dive into the holiday season, Financial Planning Month gives us the perfect chance to take a closer look at our spending habits, reassess our financial goals, and fine-tune our budgets. This month isn't just about crunching numbers—it's about emphasizing the...

Common Signs Of Phishing

Common Signs Of Phishing To Keep In Mind When Your Inbox Overflows With email phishing, deciphering what’s real from what’s fake can be a challenge. Our inboxes are stuffed with emails fighting to get our attention and get us to take some action. But how to ferret-out...

Are You Raising Financially Savvy Kids?

Investing in our kids' financial education is like giving them a key to a successful future. When children learn how to manage money from an early age, they become more prepared to handle their finances, avoid debt, and make smart choices as they grow up. As parents,...

What is Bot Fraud and Why Should You Care?

Bot fraud refers to fraudulent activities carried out or assisted by malicious bots. These bots are designed to imitate human behavior and perform automated tasks quickly and can lead to serious consequences, such as financial loss and identity theft. Unfortunately,...
Watch 2022 Financial Education Videos

Watch 2022 Financial Education Videos

Through October, Mid Oregon Credit Union has presented 17 Financial Fitness webinars on a variety of topics. All but one we have recorded, and they are available for viewing. One of our core purposes is to increase the financial literacy of our members, their...

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Tips to Manage Your Holiday Spending

Tips to Manage Your Holiday Spending

The holiday season is upon us, bringing images of gatherings with friends and family, pumpkin pie, decorated trees, gifts—and debt? Avoid owing more money by learning to better manage your holiday spending. It can be easy to go overboard on holiday shopping, but with...

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Effectively Manage your Credit Card Debt

Effectively Manage your Credit Card Debt

What does credit card management mean? Credit card management is an important skill to develop to ensure your long-term financial health. Having smart strategies for spending, making payments on time, monitoring usage, and more might seem daunting, but can have a big...

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