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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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5 Best Ways To Borrow Money

No matter your income, wealth, job, or socioeconomic status, most adults will borrow money at one time or another. ...
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Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before You Retire?

For lots of new homeowners and prospective buyers, the mortgage pay-off date is so far away that it hardly seems real. ...
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What You Need to Know About Investing Apps

If you’re like many millennials, you might be thinking you’ll never really retire. In a recent survey, over 60% said ...
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Should you pay off your credit card every month?

Paying off your credit card monthly will increase your credit score and build trust with your lenders. CCCU is here to ...
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3 Things to Consider When Opening a Roth IRA

Traditional and Roth individual retirement accounts (IRAs) are ideal for self-employed individuals who want to save for ...
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Use these personal budgeting apps to keep your finances on track

5 Personal Budgeting Apps Everyone Should Use

Budgeting apps like Mint, PocketGuard, and others are making it easier than ever for us to manage our finances. Read ...
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