Staying Secure
In today’s world, there are risks for your finances and identity. Here are tips and resources to help you recognize those potential hazards and prevent potential loss.

What Does “Local” Really Mean?
What Does "Local" Really Mean? You’ve heard the message a lot in the media lately: Financial institutions in our area claiming to be “local.” Sure, for many consumers who are new to Central Oregon from another region or state, a financial institution that’s...

To Pay Down Debt, First Save
When you want to pay off debt fast, that impulse often means depleting your savings. So how do you pay off debt AND save money? Paying Debt vs. Increasing Savings Mathematically, based on the interest rates of your loans versus your savings account (or other savings...

Call for Funds for CA Fires
Central Oregon has been hard hit by wildfires the last couple of months. But we haven't faced the kind of devastation seen from hurricanes on the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts. More recently, and closer to home, Northern California has experienced horrendous losses...