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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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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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How to Easily Cancel Your Subscription Services
Here, we’re laying out how to find subscriptions, cancel them, and avoid getting stuck with too many expensive subscriptions you don’t need in the future. Taken together it’s a few easy steps that can make a serious difference in your day-to-day finances… and your financial future.
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How to Save Money on Streaming Services
With Americans now spending around $70 a month on services like Netflix and HBO, plenty of Michiganders are wondering how to save money on streaming services. Even if you like and watch the services you have, there are practical ways to cut those monthly bills. Below, we explain how.
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orsaWatch™: Subscription Manager Saves Members $55 a Month in Unwanted Subscriptions
Spot monthly subscriptions. Collect them all in one place. And even cancel what you don’t want right from digital banking. No extra apps. No extra subscriptions. All free for orsa credit union members!
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The New Member’s Guide to orsa
So, you just became an orsa member—what now? In this guide, we’ll walk you through the accounts and services that make orsa stand out, and what to do next to make the most of them!
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Did you know our High Yield Savings was repeatedly named #1 by MarketWatch in 2025?
Throughout 2025, our High Yield Savings account was consistently ranked either #1 or among the top three in America by MarketWatch. Not just a one-time headline, it’s a year-long reminder of what happens when you build savings the right way.
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The ATM But Better: Introducing ITMs
We're bringing the latest and greatest banking technology to make your member experience even better! Get all the details about what these machines are and how you can use them.
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Max that cash: How to get the most from your High Yield Savings
A High Yield Savings account can help your money grow faster—especially if you know how to use it well. Here are five simple ways to make the most of every dollar and every percentage point!
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HSA vs. FSA
The complete guide to the difference between a health savings account (HSA) and a flex spending account (FSA).
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What to Do When You Don't Have a 401(k)
Retirement planning tips for when your employer doesn't offer a 401(k), 403(b), or 457 employer-sponsored retirement savings plan.
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Short-Term vs. Long-Term Investments
A deep dive comparison of short and long-term investing—what’s the difference?