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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...

2025 Security Tips

It’s more important than ever for individuals to assume responsibility for safeguarding their devices and data.

Kickstart Your Financial Health

As the new year begins, take this opportunity to conduct a financial checkup. Just as we prioritize our health, we should also invest time in our financial well-being.A solid financial plan gives you direction and measures your progress. Reviewing last year’s...
Celebrating 13 Years of Adopt-a-Bear!

Celebrating 13 Years of Adopt-a-Bear!

Mid Oregon Credit Union is happy to announce their continued support of Healthy Beginnings Adopt-a-Bear campaign. In 2004, Mid Oregon’s CEO, Bill Anderson, and Healthy Beginnings Executive Director, Holly Remer provided a perfect solution to a fundraising dilemma with...

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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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