Arizona is home to more than 20,000 non-profits that provide services to people across the entire state. Non-profits in Arizona have a significant impact in helping make the state a better place to live. When a business or individual gives back, they are contributing to the prosperity of the community. OneAZ is proud to announce that in 2021, the Community Foundation has pledged to award more than $290,000 to help Arizona non-profits. Non-profit organizations that offer programs … [Read more...] about Supporting Communities through Non-Profit Organizations
Miguel Maldonado
How to Prepare for a Possible Recession
Arizona’s economy has taken a hit during the COVID-19 pandemic. Restaurants, retailers and more shut their doors or dramatically altered operations. Workers were let go or furloughed, bringing Arizona’s unemployment rate up to 12.9% in April (compared to just 4.4% in February) according to the University of Arizona’s Economic and Business Research Center. With such massive changes, a recession may be coming our way. Here’s how to prepare. Build up emergency savings. If your emergency … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Possible Recession
Three Scams to Look Out for During the COVID-19 Pandemic
There’s no doubt about it – the COVID-19 pandemic is a time of uncertainty and unique challenges. As we navigate new waters, from business closures to stimulus checks, scammers nationwide are attempting to take advantage of the panic and exploit consumers. So that you can stay in the know, we’ve gathered some of the top scams Americans are reporting. Calls Requesting Personal Information Some consumers have reported calls from scammers claiming to be a government agent. The caller may … [Read more...] about Three Scams to Look Out for During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Five Ways to Keep Your Money Local
In the age of two-day shipping and convenient megastores, it’s easy to think that opting for a national brand is the best use of your money. However, supporting Arizona businesses and organizations means your money stays local, through taxes, investments and more. That means that your hard-earned money, once spent, continues to work for you and improve the economy. Local First Arizona Executive Director Thomas Barr believes that every Arizonan can support the economy by spending money at … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Keep Your Money Local
OneAZ Partners with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight to Support Local Businesses
OneAZ Credit Union is continuing its long-standing tradition of contributing to Arizona’s economy through new partnerships with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight, each designed to bring more awareness to the power of keeping money local. “The more dollars staying in the state, the more prosperous our economy becomes. With member-owned credit unions like OneAZ offering both personal and business banking options, it’s possible to keep money local throughout its lifecycle,” said President … [Read more...] about OneAZ Partners with Local First Arizona and State Forty Eight to Support Local Businesses
Five Ways to Keep Your Money Local
In the age of two-day shipping and convenient megastores, it’s easy to think that opting for a national brand is the best use of your money. However, supporting Arizona businesses and organizations means your money stays local, through taxes, investments and more. That means that your hard-earned money, once spent, continues to work for you and improve the economy. Thomas Barr, executive director of Local First Arizona, believes that every Arizonan can support the economy by spending money … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Keep Your Money Local