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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,...
Support Health Screening For Preschoolers

Support Health Screening For Preschoolers

Fun Mid Oregon Fundraiser Helps Preschoolers Receive Free Health Screenings Mid Oregon is gearing up for its 18th Annual “Adopt-A-Bear” fundraiser April 1 through April 17 in support of Healthy Beginnings. They provide free health screening for preschoolers. We want...

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Why Auto Loan Pre-Approvals are Critical Today

Why Auto Loan Pre-Approvals are Critical Today

Are you seeing the need to get yourself a new set of wheels? Maybe you have been waiting until the pandemic restrictions were reduced? Perhaps your current vehicle is becoming less reliable? Generally, more people make vehicle purchases in the spring. Mid Oregon wants...

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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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