It’s the season for shopping, decorating and entertaining. Mid Oregon Credit Union reminds you to be alert with your plastic cards – online or in a store. Thieves know that the holiday season is a busy time with all the shopping, decorating, and entertaining- so be extra alert – there are a lot of ways […]
The holiday season is approaching and with that comes the biggest shopping days of the year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These high days for shoppers follow Thanksgiving each year. To make the most of these days, we offer you the following advice: 1. Make a budget and follow it. Know how much you can […]
Stores and manufacturers like to offer deep discounts on certain popular products at specific times of the year. If you love a good sale (and who doesn’t?), time your purchases so you can take full advantage of these traditions. Generally there is a best time to buy your favorite products. The following list shows the […]
Is the Holiday Season Really a Good Time to Buy? You’ve seen the ads—a breathless wife or husband running out of the house in their P.J.s to find a beautiful new car (usually festooned with a huge red bow) sitting in the driveway. Have you ever wondered if it is a good time to buy […]
With “Black Friday” and “Cyber Monday” happening, the holiday shopping frenzy gets its traditional jumpstart in November…However, some data suggests that consumers are more at risk right before Christmas from having their cards compromised. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual spending survey, consumers will spend an average of $1,047.83 this holiday season, much of […]