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Urban League Financial Empowerment Collaborative
Rivermark strives to build and give back to the community we serve. Financial wellness is at the heart of the credit union industry and is an ongoing focus at Rivermark. With that, we are excited to announce Rivermark's latest initiative in collaboration with other local credit unions: The Urban League Financial...
Celebrating 1 Million Video Teller Transactions
Rivermark recently hit a huge milestone . . . 1 million video teller transactions! In September we celebrated this milestone by giving away $100 at random to members using the video teller machines. Check out the winning reactions in our video below!
Ways to Save Money Every Day of the Month
If you're looking to save money on a monthly basis, it's important to have a plan. It can be hard to find the motivation and discipline necessary to save if you don't know where your money is going or what it's being used for. That's why we've created this guide - so that you'll know exactly how much you need to spend...
10 Important Cyber Security Tips
More than half of the world's population could have had their private information leaked online! In this post, we'll discuss 10 important Cyber Security tips that you should follow if you want to protect yourself from malicious hackers and keep your private information safe online.
2021 Rivermark Golf Tournament Recap
On Friday, August 20th, 2021 we hosted our annual Rivermark Community Foundation Golf Tournament. We had a fantastic turnout and a wonderful day filled with golf, laughter, and charitable giving. We were able to raise $42,380.12 for the Rivermark Community Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation.
6 Factors That Could Hurt Your Credit Score
It's no secret that maintaining a good credit score is essential to strong financial health. It is a must if you ever wish to take out a substantial loan or need to apply for rental properties. Most people know the basics of what may hurt and what may help your credit score. For example, paying your bills on time will...
How to Avoid Spoofing Scams
Credit union members in the Northwest are falling victim to a new twist on classic telephone scams. Scammers are using easily obtained software to mimic the phone number of credit unions and other financial institutions. They then make phone calls to their victims, posing as credit union employees from the security...
Money Skills for Young Adults
As new college graduates, young professionals, and others in their twenties launch their careers, they get bombarded with tempting ways to spend money. For many, handling a more considerable income and “adult” expenses like rent, utilities, and insurance, is a new experience. Now more than ever, money management...