The 14th annual celebration of outstanding education will award $193,000 to K-12 educators and schools, including awarding five schools a cash prize for a special project of their choice PORTLAND, Ore., May 10, 2023 — OnPoint Community Credit Union has named the five schools winning this year’s Prize for Excellence in Education Community Builder awards. Each school will receive a …
Originally published by Raymond James. It’s been reported that Oprah Winfrey has a high-tech ski home in Telluride, Colorado, that boasts a radiant heat system that allows her to skip shoveling snow from the driveway. And Mark Zuckerberg has an AI-powered home system that acts as his personal butler. While the technology in this article might not be as lavish, …
Students living in the Parkrose School District can face a host of challenges before ever entering a classroom. The community in northeast Portland is one of the most diverse in the state, and the school district has historically been underserved. Students face low graduation rates, high rates of discipline, and low access to services. Local community leaders have struggled with …
Eight tips to protect yourself from holiday fraud. Holiday shopping is exciting, and it’s fun finding the perfect gift for someone you love. Many businesses offer incredible deals online and in-store during this season and you may be delighted to find an excellent price for the gifts on your list. At the same time, you need to stay vigilant against …
It’s the season of holiday cheer, gathering with friends or family, and most likely, plenty of shopping. Whether you’re perusing at the local mall or from your phone while sitting at home, there’s always a chance that scammers could take a bit more money from you than you were planning to spend. The risk doesn’t mean you have to avoid …
From ransomware-for-hire to smishing attacks, OnPoint provides guidance on protecting against the newest cybersecurity threats. PORTLAND, Ore., October 3, 2022 — OnPoint Community Credit Union released its 2022 “The OnPoint Guide to Personal Cybersecurity” eBook to help consumers and businesses protect themselves amidst a fast-evolving cybercrime landscape. In 2021, ransomware attacks doubled, and in the first half of 2022, malware …
It has never been easier to transfer money quickly than with the current banking apps and peer-to-peer (P2P) payment platforms. The increased convenience has made it easier to order services, shop online, and support friends and family members from afar with little to no lag time. Still, there is always someone looking to snag your hard-earned money through fraud, a scam or a …
PORTLAND, Ore., September 20, 2022— As part of its sixth annual employee giving campaign, OnPoint Community Credit Union today announced a total of $100,218 directed to Big Brothers Big Sisters Columbia Northwest, Girls Build and Cascade AIDS Project. Each year, OnPoint provides every employee with $100 to split however they wish between three non-profits making a difference in the community. …
Malware is a broad term for any sort of software that can perform unauthorized changes to your devices or network, or monitor and record activity. Some forms of malware remove defenses to allow outsiders access to information on your machine, some send your login credentials or personal info to others without your knowledge, and some disable your machine, device or …
