Creating a budget that works for you is essential to financial wellness and freedom.
Take Control of Your Money
OUCU Financial has partnered with Banzai to bring you clear, in-depth lessons that help you dive into the financial topics you care most about.
Opening a Checking Account
In a world of digital spending and online banking, checking accounts are becoming an increasingly vital part of personal finance.
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Basic Saving
Whether you're saving for a rainy day or a rainy trip to London, mastering the basics of saving can help you reach your goals.
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Building Credit
It takes credit to get credit, and credit is crucial to buying a new home, finding a place to rent, or purchasing a new car. You have to start somewhere, start here.
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Fraud and Security
With hackers and scammers getting more proficient than ever, learn to protect yourself from fraud by using safe practices.
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Losing a Job
Losing a job is tough, but with a bit of planning and some research, you can navigate your way through it.
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Owning a Home
There are a lot of responsibilities that come with owning a home. Learn more about paying off your mortgage, insuring your home, and more.
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Personal Financial Wellness Assessment
The Financial Wellness Assessment analyzes your spending, budgeting, and saving habits so you can reflect on how you’re currently managing personal finances.
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Saving for a Vacation
What does a trip to Cancun and a trip to Idaho have in common? They both cost money! Save for your trip, no matter the size, using smart, easy-to-understand strategies.
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Starting a New Job
New job. New benefits. New You. Start your job on the right foot and adjust your personal finances for your new income and benefits package.
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Create a Budget
5 min activity
Creating a budget that works for you is essential to financial wellness and freedom.
Trim Your Budget
5 min activity
Set a goal for reducing your budget each month, then evaluate your expenses and create new goals.
When Times Get Tough
4 min read
Learn ways to prepare for and shore up your finances when hard times hit.
14 Ways to Cut Household Expenses
3 min read
Cutting unnecessary expenses in your budget made easy.
3 Jar Allowance For Kids
4 min read
The 3 jar money system encourages kids to learn about budgeting by splitting their money into saving, spending, and giving categories.
50/30/20 Calculator
1 min activity
Learn how to apply the 50/30/20 budget for effective money management. Our free 50/30/20 rule calculator makes budgeting easy.
