Navigating Your Finances: Unveiling the Variances between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts

February 28, 2024

Explore the key differences between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts to make informed financial decisions. Understand their features, benefits, and ideal usage to choose the right account for your needs.

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Navigating Your Finances: Unveiling the Variances between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts

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Explore the key differences between Money Market Accounts and Standard Checking Accounts to make informed financial decisions. Understand their features, benefits, and ideal usage to choose the right account for your needs.

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On April 20,2023 you will need to re-enroll in online banking in order to be able to access our new and improved online banking platform. To re-enroll in online banking, you will need to access our website and click the re-enrollment option below the log in box.

First Oklahoma FCU Debit and ATM Card System Upgrade

March 7, 2023
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Oklahoma Credit Unions celebrate raising over $4 Million for Oklahoma Children’s Hospitals

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Since the children's miracle network started in 1997, a group of credit Unions in Oklahoma have now raised over $4,000,000 for children's hospitals in the state. Read more about how these funds will and are making a positive change in so many lives.

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: as of March 20, 2020, the lobby will be closed, but the drive-through will remain open. The 97th annual meeting has be postponed until further notice

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First Thoughts - First Quarter 2020

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First Thoughts | 1st Quarter Newsletter

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Catch up on credit union news, new offerings, and more. So far this year, we have donated $20,000 dollars to the children's hospital, enhanced our Super Hero Savers accounts, added cashback checking accounts and more. Check out all the latests stories here.

First Oklahoma Federal Credit Union Charity Golf Tournament

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Our 7th annual golf tournament is here! Every year we host a fun filled day at Forest Ridge Golf Club in Broken Arrow that benefits the Children's Hospital at Saint Francis. Help us reach our goal of $20,000 this year by participating in this year's event!

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