Author: Jeff Hester

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Oklahoma Educators Credit Union members can now save up to $15 on TurboTax®! Get your taxes done right and your biggest possible refund. Are you a simple filer, freelancer, side-gigger or homeowner? TurboTax has a product that is right for you. And, OECU members can save up to $15! This year, get your biggest possible tax refund – without leaving your living room. TurboTax®, the #1 best-selling tax software, makes it easy. TurboTax has you covered. TurboTax is up to date on the latest tax laws and guarantees 100% accurate calculations, so you can be confident your...

April is Financial Literacy Month, an we’re empowering our members with the knowledge they need to achieve their goals at every age and every stage of life. When it comes to Spring cleaning, it’s time to start thinking outside the box. This spirit of renewal applies to more than just your closet! Spring is an ideal time to dust off your finances and tidy up your budget. Maybe your tax returns have motivated you to increase your emergency savings for the year ahead, or perhaps you need a refresher on the New Year’s resolution you made to improve your credit score?...

As our parents age and become grandparents, it is very important to be mindful of things that may not always be so obvious. Elder abuse happens more commonly than you would think and it isn’t always easy to spot.  “In fact, one out of 10 older adults worldwide experience some form of abuse.”* What is elder abuse? Elder abuse can be defined as “a single, or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust which causes harm or distress to an older person.”** These abuses can be physical, mental, psychological and even...

To rent or to buy, that is the question! When it comes to determining where you live and what you live in, it’s always best to research the pros and cons and evaluate how they fit in with your lifestyle. While renting a house seems like it would be easier without maintenance costs, you also are more restricted in what you can do while living there. Check out these advantages and disadvantages for buying and renting a house. Below are the pros and cons to buying versus renting. Advantages of buying a home: When you purchase a house, you purchase an...

Did you know that you can connect your OECU account to online payment apps such as Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal? It’s super easy and only takes a few minutes. Below are instructions on how you can get started! To begin this process, you will want to open the secondary financial app, like Venmo, and access your account settings. From there you will be able to add either a bank account or a card. To connect your OECU online banking account you need some information first. You will need your account number and routing number for the account you want connected...

The month of October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month. As we become a more technologically reliant society, it is important for us to remain vigilant with our online security. Releasing certain information over the internet can put you at serious risk for identity theft. Here are some common online scams that you should be aware of: 1. Phishing Scams Phishing emails are disguised to look like legitimate emails that trick you into believing they are real. These emails will often ask you to respond with personal information or have you follow a link to an insecure website. To combat these fraudulent emails,...