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How to Get a Commercial Real Estate Loan from a Credit Union

Purchasing commercial real estate is a significant investment, and the process can be somewhat complex. In most cases, ...
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How Does Inflation Affect Budgeting & Savings

Inflation means the average cost of goods and services is on the rise. While a steady increase is to be expected, the ...
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5 Tax preparation tips for small businesses and Startups in Oregon

Whether you’re a Portland startup working on the next big app or a small business in Alberta, here are our top 5 Oregon ...
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buying a house in Portland Oregon with CCCU is easy

How to Know if You Are Ready to Buy a House in Portland, Oregon

Are you ready to buy a house in Portland, Oregon? CCCU is here to guide first-time homebuyers through a few key ...
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CCCU Announces $5,000 College Scholarship Recipient

We understand that with big dreams come big expenses. That's why our scholarship program was created: to help CCCU ...
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How Financially Literate Are You?

"Financial literacy" is a term that's thrown around a lot. But what does it mean exactly and how do you stack up? Our ...
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4 Worst Ways To Borrow Money

Borrowing money is often a fact of life. Whether it's to enter the real estate market, attend school, or launch a ...
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renting vs buying a home in Portland Oregon

Should I rent or buy a house in Portland, Oregon?

Whether you’re just moving to the City of Roses or are a PDX native, you might be wondering if buying a house in ...
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Getting Pre-Approved For A Mortgage?

For many, borrowing money is a key component of buying a home. But before you can finalize your mortgage, you'll need ...
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