The CRA has partnered with eligible financial institutions to make receiving the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit easier for you. We're one of them! So, all our members are able to quickly and easily sign up to receive payments straight into your OCU account via secure direct deposits. Before we outline the process, we want to…
More Ways OCU is Here to Help
Hi Everyone, There are so many new things to think about with all the changes happening in our community, country and the world. New ways of shopping, eating and certainly banking. In the past few weeks, we have had to make incredible adjustments to our normal way of doing things to make sure that staff…
Budgeting and financial planning during a crisis
At Osoyoos Credit Union, we say together, we’re better. The current crisis has already caused financial stress for many of us. Unfortunately, it looks set to continue in the near future. We value you. So we thought we’d lay out some of our best tips for budgeting and planning during the COVID-19 crisis. Budgeting during…
Update: Reduced Branch Hours
Our team is taking the health and safety of staff and members as a priority. As of Tuesday, March 24th our branch hours will be: Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 2pm We know that accessing your money is important. We will continue to serve our membership at the branch and we are confident that we can…
When it comes to your business, we are here to help
As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve, I want you to know that OCU is doing everything we can to support you through this difficult time. I can assure you that we are taking added precautions to keep our members and employees safe. This is our number one priority. When it comes to your business,…
AGM Postponed, Director Nominations Continue
Notice of Meeting: 74th ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - Postponed The Osoyoos Credit Union Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held in May of 2020 at the Watermark Beach Resort, 15 Park Place, Osoyoos B.C., is postponed with plans to hold the meeting later in the year. The election to fill three Director vacancies will go…
OCU is here to support you
Hi everyone, Our world is changing so quickly, and we are all trying to keep up on the changes that are affecting our daily lives. I wanted to reach out again to let you know what we are doing to support you. We know that accessing your money and knowing that it is safe, is…
COVID-19 Preparedness & Precautions
Our team is taking the health and safety of staff and members as a priority. Our branch hours are currently Tuesday to Saturday: 10am to 2pm Update as of March 16th, 2020: As the situation continues to evolve, we want you to know that OCU is doing everything we can to support you through this difficult…
The Road to Retirement: Savings with RRSPs
What is an RRSP? An RRSP is a Registered Retirement Savings Plan. It is a registered account into which you and your spouse or partner can contribute money for your retirement. RRSP contributions can be used to reduce the amount of tax you pay. And any income you earn in the RRSP is (usually) exempt…
5 Tips for Reducing Your Personal Debt in 2020
You might’ve heard that personal debt is the largest financial concern facing Canadians in 2020. This is the 10th year running that debt repayment has topped CIBC’s list of financial priorities. Canadians otherwise expect the costs of household goods to continue to rise. And, if you’re like many others, you’re concerned that you lack the…