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Explore key tips for buying a used car. Learn to avoid common pitfalls that support informed choices at the dealership.

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If buying a used car, you may need financing for your purchase. For many consumers, auto financing is a complicated and hard-to-understand process, even for those who have previously financed vehicles. Learn how financing works and how to maximize financing on your next vehicle purchase.

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Consumers of medical and mental health care who look to medical credit cards with the hope of expanding their ability to access care are too often trapped by predatory practices.

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Your check is the real deal.

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With payments resuming for millions of student borrowers, NOW is the time to take action and be ready for repayment.

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Scams are tricky. They are always adapting to take advantage and exploit, causing real harm to individuals and families. The more we know, the safer we can keep ourselves, our families, and our communities.

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Home ownership is critical to building intergenerational wealth, financial stability, and security, and OCJ believes it should be attainable for all families in Oregon.

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A victory for those who pay with cash! Starting this summer, Oregonians can no longer be turned away for using cash to pay for products or services.

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Your check really is in the mail.

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