Special recognition: Oregon State Credit Union would like thank our members and Congressman Kurt Schrader (D-OR) for joining 20 other members of Congress who shared their thoughts and concerns on the proposed IRS reporting mandate.10/28/21 4:00 PM update Congressional leaders on Thursday outlined a new reconciliation package for the President’s FY 2022 budget. The updated … Read more
Results from past Shred Days Thanks to our members and communities for taking advantage of Oregon State Credit Union shred day events. The results of everybody’s contributions are listed below. You can see it really adds up. Want to reduce your shredding? If you’re an Oregon State Credit Union member, sign up for paperless electronic … Read more
What should you shred? Depending on how many papers you want to shred, you may need to set aside time to sort out the papers you need to shred from the papers you need to keep. To begin, sort paperwork into three piles: 1. Keep: Taxes less than seven years old, pay stubs (one year), … Read more
How long should you keep important documents How long do you need to keep your tax forms, bills, credit union statements and other important documents? Each document is different, and you don’t want to discard something before its time. The information below will help you sort what you should save – and for how long … Read more
Seven secrets about Shred Day Maybe they’re not really secrets – more like commonly asked questions and insider tips. Who doesn’t like insider tips? Here goes: Your time is valuable, and you don’t need to spend it sitting in line. When the Shred event opens at 10 a.m., the line can extend for a quarter … Read more
Paper shredding helps the environment and us Shredding paper can be beneficial in many ways. From reducing harmful emissions to protecting yourself from ID theft, here are a few reasons to shred your paper. Paper shredding helps the environment The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says Americans consume on average more than 700 pounds of … Read more