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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...

Creating a Will

It’s not always an easy thing to think about, but preparing for your end of life will ultimately ensure your property is distributed as you wish, and to the benefit of those you care about most. In this article, we discuss why a will is important and how to create one. While creating a will may not help your personal...

Benefits of Delaying Retirement

Some anticipate retirement years as a time for new adventures, travel, and pursuing postponed hobbies. Approximately half of working Americans retire between the ages of 61 and 65. For a growing number of seniors, delaying retirement is becoming more common. Some people delay out of financial necessity, while...

8 Tips to Eliminate Debt Now

Debt is something many people deal with in their life. It can feel difficult to tackle, which is why many need strategies to help eliminate their debt. If you feel overwhelmed by your current financial situation, understand that you are not alone. We have identified eight strategies that you can use to help you...

How to Avoid Outliving Your Money

If you are like most American workers, you will likely be responsible for saving most of the money you will need for retirement. That's because many companies have replaced defined-benefit (or pension) plans with defined-contribution (or 401k) plans. Furthermore, Social Security will only cover a fraction of the...