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CU4Kids Pledges $5M

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 cardiac care in the region.

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Renting vs Buying a Home

Contemplating a shift from renting to owning your home? This decision, likely one of the largest you'll make in life, requires careful consideration of your lifestyle, budget, and long-term goals. From evaluating the pros and cons of homeownership to understanding the financial implications, it's crucial to ask the right questions to illuminate your path forward.

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Oregon DMV Data Breach

In June 2023, the Oregon DMV confirmed they were part of a global hack of the file transfer tool called MOVEit. An estimated 3.5 million driver’s license and identification card files were compromised If you have an active Oregon driver's license, permit, or ID card, you should assume your personal information was exposed. No Rivermark information has been compromised. However, some of your personal data could be at risk.

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How to Invest In Your 401(k) or IRA

If you already have a 401(k), IRA or other retirement account, congratulations! You’ve taken a huge step to securing tomorrow for “future you.” But what do you do with the money once you’ve contributed it to your plan, or put it into your account? If you want it to grow, you’ll need to put it to work — or invest it — and there are two basic ways to do that.

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What You Need to Know About Paying For College

With college costs soaring – and student loans readily available – it’s easy for young adults to graduate without understanding exactly how much they’ve borrowed or what their projected loan payments might be. Borrowing isn’t a bad thing. It’s when you borrow too much, and get in over your head with student debt, that things can get hairy. Here’s a look at what you need to consider when it comes to paying for college costs.

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Mortgages 101: Getting Started on The Path to Homeownership

When you embark on the search for a new home, you may think you know the steps to take: Read the listings, visit some open houses, sign on with a Realtor, make an offer. In fact, there’s a biggie missing from that list — a step as important financially as the house you decide to buy itself: Get a mortgage.

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What to Consider Financially As A First-Time Homebuyer

So, you’re ready to buy your first home. Congratulations! For many people, taking this step is one of the biggest financial moves they will make in their entire lives. Because of that — and because it’s a lot more complicated than, say, buying a plane ticket or even something else you’d need to finance (like a car) — you’re going to want to tread carefully.

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How Emergency Funds Work In Practice

If you depleted your emergency fund in the last year or so, don’t panic. We build up emergency funds so they’re there for us when we need them. And if you’ve never had an emergency fund, you absolutely need one to protect yourself if something unexpected happens. Because inevitably, it will. Here’s what you need to know about the care and feeding of your oh-so-important emergency fund.

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Why You Need An Estate Plan (And What Should Go In It)

Many believe that an estate plan is reserved for those with millions and mansions. This could be why only 42% of adults in the U.S. have estate planning documents in place, including wills and powers of attorney. Although you might not plan to leave a whopper of an inheritance to your loved ones when you die, an estate plan is the only way to make sure your assets go to the people or charities you love most.

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Rivermark Awarded Mental Health Seal

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Mental Health America (MHA) awards a Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health to companies committed to creating mentally healthy work environments. Rivermark‘s status as a Platinum Bell Seal-certified organization demonstrates our outstanding commitment to employee mental health and well-being.

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