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Taking Charge of Rivermark's Card Control Features

Imagine a world where you have full control over your debit and credit cards - from activation to PIN changes, setting spending limits, and receiving real-time transaction alerts. What if you could manage all this without having to wait on hold with your bank or worry about your card getting blocked while...
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10 Tips to Pay Off Student Loans Faster

Americans owe more than $1.4 trillion in student loan debt, and students graduating this year will, on average, face decades of monthly payments. Grappling with such a large amount of debt can be paralyzing, especially for recent graduates whose average starting salary isn’t six-digits. Thankfully, there are...
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Rivermark Gives $25,000 to Community Roots Collaborative

We're excited to share some fantastic news! The Rivermark Community Fund has decided to donate its 2023 grant of $25,000, which is an increase of $5,000 from previous years, to the Community Roots Collaborative (C-Roots). C-Roots is an incredible non-profit organization that focuses on creating stable and...
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2023 Rivermark Golf Tournament Recap

The Rivermark Community Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament on Friday, August 18th, 2023. It was a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and a shared commitment to giving back. We are thrilled to announce that the event exceeded all expectations, raising an impressive amount of over $70,000 for the ...
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CU4Kids Donates $5M to Doernbecher

Credit Unions for Kids — a nonprofit collaboration of credit unions and business partners from across the country — has pledged $5 million to create a new hybrid operating suite at OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. The expansion supports Doernbecher’s delivery of the most innovative, life-saving pediatric...
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Rivermark Awarded Mental Health Seal

We are proud to announce that Rivermark has been awarded the 2022-23 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA). The Bell Seal is a first-of-its-kind workplace mental health certification that recognizes employers who strive to create mentally healthy workplaces for their...
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KGW Great Food Drive 2023

The 2023 KGW Great Food Drive has come to a close, and we are proud to share the incredible impact this year’s efforts have had on local families facing food insecurity. Thanks to the overwhelming generosity of our community, Rivermark Credit Union, in partnership with KGW, Toyota, Safeway, Pacific Office...
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Rivermark Gives $20,000 to Community Roots Collaborative

We are excited to announce that the Rivermark Community Fund, a philanthropic arm of Rivermark Community Credit Union, has directed its 2022 grant of $20,000 to Community Roots Collaborative (C-Roots), a non-profit organization aimed at creating stable and affordable housing. The donation will be used to help...
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Helpful College Savings Tips and Tools

As the cost of college tuition continues to rise, it's more important than ever for parents to start saving for their child's education early. But with so many different college savings options out there, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are a few helpful tips and resources to get you on the right...
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10 Fall Home Maintenance Tips

As winter approaches, there are some things you can do on the inside and outside of your home to protect your investment, save money, and keep your family comfortable. Best of all, these ten tips are quick and easy to complete on your own or with a professional.