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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.

Fraud Tips: How to React to that “Urgent” Call, Text or Email

That heart-pounding moment when you see an email labeled “Urgent Action Required!” or receive a call needing immediate financial info can be unsettling. Scammers use urgency to manipulate you, aiming to bypass your judgment.

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...
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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