Throughout 2025, Oregon Community Credit Union (OCCU) will be offering free quarterly financial literacy classes for teens and adults, utilizing the Financial Beginnings platform and other resources. OCCU's goal is to foster an understanding of financial budgeting, credit reporting, homebuying, personal information security measures and more. They seek to empower our community with knowledge and resource availability.
Upcoming Adult Classes
OCCU Cyber Security Awareness
This session will provide essential knowledge and practical strategies to protect your privacy, personal information and devices while navigating the digital world. Participants will learn about common online threats, safe browsing, password security, and effective ways to safeguard their online communications.
Date: Tuesday, Jan. 20
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Eugene Family YMCA
Cost: FREE
OCCU IRA and Investment Services
This session will break down the basics of IRAs (traditional, ROTH, SEP and SIMPLE), explaining how each works, the rules for saving, and what to know about taxes and withdrawals. You'll also learn tips for managing accounts, avoiding penalties and choosing your investments.
Date: Wednesday, Apr. 1
Time: 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: Eugene Family YMCA
Cost: FREE
Upcoming Teen Classes
OCCU Financial Literacy for Middle and High School
OCCU is pleased to provide financial literacy classes to teens, utilizing the Financial Beginnings platform. It's never to early to foster an understanding of financial budgeting, credit reporting and personal information security measures!
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 17
Time: 4 to 5 p.m.
Where: Eugene Family YMCA
Cost: FREE
