No one has told you that having a baby is super inexpensive, and if they did, they are definitely telling you that as a joke. The average cost to raise a child to the age of eighteen in Canada is the not at all small sum of $243,660. This amounts to about $13,500 per year (and…
Worried about outliving your money? With different budgeting methods, you can avoid outliving your personal finances. Our credit union offers an array of services that can help you execute different budgeting methods and subsequently have enough monies to live comfortably now, and during your golden years. Trust us when we say, you’re not alone in…
A savings account is a great place to keep cash that you don’t plan to spend immediately. These accounts keep your money safe and accessible while paying you interest, but there are several different types of savings accounts to choose from. Each option has different features, so it’s important to understand what's available. Osoyoos Credit…
Osoyoos Credit Union (OCU) is excited to announce the opening of their second location in October 2019. It will be the credit union’s first-ever expansion. The credit union’s second location will be in Rock Creek, B.C. OCU will fill a longstanding need of the Rock Creek community, as it has been 90 years since the…
Our dedicated and professional team at Osoyoos Credit Union has a strong sense of fraud risk awareness, and we want our members to develop this awareness as well. The more knowledge that everyone has—the better. Fraud Risk Awareness: Tips for Avoiding Fraud Fraudsters will stop at nothing to get your personal information and card data.…
Whether you’re purchasing your first home or your fifth, one of the best ways to increase your equity is by purchasing a home that needs some TLC. Updating and renovating a home can increase your home’s value far beyond your mortgage. However, many prospective home buyers have a hard time budgeting for a house and…
When newly-wed couple and Osoyoos Credit Union members, Seymour and Eden, began discussing house hunting, mortgages, and budgets, they contacted their financial advisor at Osoyoos Credit Union. Together they determined a fixer-upper was the best option and began discussing the best home improvement loan for the couple. If you’re planning on purchasing a home and seeking financial advice, keep…
At Osoyoos Credit Union we are a community-based, member-owned and governed organization. We offer a variety of financial services for small business financing, competitive products, professional personal service, business finance options and a community focus. In keeping with the growth of the community and its financial service needs, Osoyoos Credit Union is constantly changing and improving. We support large…
Our Financial institution, Osoyoos Credit Union, offers business owners a variety of wealth management services and financial advice so you can make the most of your finances. Our financial advisors can recommend the best money management app and credit card, advise you with your online wealth management, or provide you with great interest rates on business loans and mortgages. …
With 2018 coming to an end, you may be taking time to reflect on the past year and considering a list of New Year’s goals for the upcoming year. Seeking financial advice, reassessing finances, and implementing new financial goals are often at the top of the list for our clients at Osoyoos Credit Union. One of the most common questions we hear…