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From our latest impacts and financial tips to what it means to Belong, see how we’re making Impossible Dreams come true in the Michigan communities we serve.
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Choose The Bear Tour Begins
For eight weeks, solo cyclist and award-winning storyteller Laura Killingbeck will pedal over 1,000 miles across Michigan to ignite a movement to end gender-based violence and economic abuse. This is the start of her story.
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Where’s My Allowance? The Future of Money Starts With Play
What if the next generation’s financial literacy started in a video game? As the digital world reshapes how we handle money, games like Roblox are offering kids a playful yet powerful way to learn about money.
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An Interview with JoJo Dries, Founder of On The Wings of Angels
On May 20, while en route on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Laura Killingbeck interviewed JoJo Dries from her tent as part of the Choose The Bear Tour. This is the story of On The Wings of Angels.
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The Community is Here for You: On The Wings of Angels
In this story from the Choose The Bear Tour, renowned author and adventurer Laura Killingbeck explores the impact of financial abuse on women and how On The Wings of Angels helps survivors pivot their trajectory.
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Compare Fees & Get Paid for Saving with FeeNuff™
Nobody likes watching their paycheck shrink to cover murky bank fees. That's why we built FeeNuff™, a new tool that finds the fees you're paying at other banks and helps cover those fees when you switch to orsa!
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Pedaling for Change: Choose The Bear Tour featured on 88.1 The Park
Meet Laura Killingbeck, an adventurer who is swapping solo wilderness trips for a purpose to help abuse survivors across Michigan. Tap to hear how her next bike tour with orsa credit union™ is turning miles into meaningful conversations about financial freedom and safety.
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Chasing the Impossible: A Conversation with Adventurer Laura Killingbeck
Discover how one woman's journey from hitchhiking across the country to leading a campaign for women's financial freedom proves that the "impossible" is just a starting point.
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Confidential Banking Options for Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Violence
Safety starts with security. Discover how confidential financial options protect survivors of domestic and economic violence, offering practical steps to safeguard your finances and build independence.
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Benefits of a Credit Union vs. Bank
Think the differences between banks and credit unions is all technical stuff for finance geeks? Think again! Knowing the differences can have a huge impact on you and your money, from a retirement with more time at the lake to healthier Michigan communities.
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Cost Effective Alternatives to Streaming Services
With average monthly spending on streaming creeping up towards $100, it’s no wonder many are looking for alternatives to streaming services they’re tired of paying for. Here, we’ll break down both alternative streaming services that can lower your costs and ways to fully replace streaming with alternatives. You might be surprised at how much you can save by taking advantage of alternatives.
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Where’s My Allowance: Our Commitment to Youth Safety on Roblox
The safety and well-being of young people is central to everything we do. Our decision to launch "Where's My Allowance" on Roblox was made thoughtfully and with care—and we are committed to being transparent about why we chose this platform and how we approach safety within it.
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Are Credit Unions Safer for Your Money Than Banks?
Are credit unions safer than banks? On average, yes. But understanding why that’s the case can actually help you, your community, and your financial future.