I had a brief conversation with David seeking advice on some inherited property. He was very clear…read morein his explanations and laid out my options for me. It was abundantly clear that he had my best interest at heart. Wouldn't hesitate to hire him for additional financial service needs.

I called David out of the blue to discuss a better approach to managing long term debt vis-a-vis…read moreretirement saving. While my needs aren't quite in line with David's central specialties (I'm also outside of his typical client age range), he was more than willing to have an honest and engaging conversation with me to help point me in the right direction. I could easily tell that David is a measured, articulate advisor even after only speaking with him briefly. I felt comfortable sharing information about my financial situation as well as my aspirations, and received the assurance I was looking for to make decisions I'd been struggling to make on my own. If you find yourself even unsure about whether or not you should reach out, hesitate no longer. You have nothing to lose and I'd wager a great deal to gain.

I used Portland Housing Center, now arrive, as a first time homebuyer. For $99, I received all…read morethree credit reports from the credit bureaus, homebuying counseling, which included a plan to get me to home ownership, as well as, Homebuying 101, and a financial education class (they have 2 - a culturally specific version and a version for anyone). I also was able to meet with my housing counselor every 3 months, which helped keep me on track. I am happy to say that I am a homeowner now. I used one of their partner realtors as well as a partner lender of theirs and the process went smoothly. I closed in exactly 30 days from the day I made the offer. I highly recommend Portland Housing Center, now Arrive, for your home buying needs. They even have a lending department that you can get your home loan through. Don't sleep on PHC! They have wonderful, helpful staff.

Don't do it! This whole organization is a scam. I was a first time homebuyer and paid $100 for a…read morezoom meeting with a guy in his dirty house (you can't find a blank wall even??) who wanted all my tax information and then who very dismissively told me there's nothing available to me and I should just do a conventional loan. That was all he could offer. He could have told me that without having copies of my documents. He just wanted to take my money. Turns out Oregon rules make it almost impossible to get any kind of assistant if you're above the poverty line. Move to Washington. Their first time homebuyer programs are astronomically better and will help get you into a home.

I'm grateful we stumbled through Emily's door. My husband and I run our own creative business and…read moreshe has helped us balance both our personal and the business finances in such a way as to help us feel like we're slowly regaining control over our lives. If you are serious about wanting to take control of your finances I highly recommend getting help. There's no need to feel ashamed. We're not all fiscally minded, but we can get there with a little help.

From the owner: PDX Money Coaching empowers individuals, couples, and service-based business owners to confidently…read moremanage their money. Emily Gowen, AFC, provides a safe environment to face your financial situation head on and start tackling your goals. Whether you want to pay down debts, streamline expenses, navigate a new income or divorce- we are here to help you.

Setting up a business account with Tiana Bravo was the easiest experience I've ever had…read more Considering the amount we were starting with, I expected fees, but there were none. I anticipated a low or nonexistent interest rate, yet it turned out to be quite competitive. There were no complicated processes to navigate, either. Additionally, Tiana was friendly, customer-focused, and respected my time by having the paperwork ready before I arrived. A small thing that makes a difference. The location on Hawthorne is also very convenient.

It's pretty ironic that when you log into OnPoint's website, they warn you about common scams…read morebecause this bank just pulled something that felt incredibly shady. If you have a credit card with OnPoint, the online portal shows that you owe nothing this month and removes the usual payment button entirely. That immediately raised red flags for me, so I checked my paper statement. Buried in the fine print was this message: "As a valued member, we would like to give you a holiday gift. You may skip this month's payment. You just don't pay it. Finance charges will continue to accrue, however." Taking away the payment button while quietly allowing interest to keep accruing is not a "holiday gift." It's misleading at best. I called customer service to flag this, and instead of acknowledging the issue, the rep defended it. When I asked him to file a complaint with management, he responded in a condescending tone, saying, "Sure, I'll do that just for you." This kind of practice erodes trust. If interest is still accruing, that should be made crystal clear in the online portal, not hidden in fine print on your paper bill while payment options disappear.

The responses are blanket responses, copied and pasted to everyone's reviews. Very bland and full…read moreof b.s. It is horrible Credit Union that will take your money every chance they get.

After CCCU took over Providence Credit Union banking has been a total PITA. No convenient…read morelocations, lengthy contact wait times, then after giving me to short a time to transfer my Providence credit card to CCCU they denied my automated bill pay charges, then after my telling them to close my CCCU credit card account they didn't, after which my bill pay accounts then mistakenly charged my CCCU card (after I had updated them to another card) and CCCU accepted those charges. And here I am a month after telling them to close my credit card account it's still open. Jeez, time to vote with my dollars,