Thanks to the generosity of donating member-owners and employees, we raised a combined total of $9,757.90 for the food banks.
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Don’t Fall for Financial Scams
One of the best things you can do to ensure financial security is to dodge the many scams out there. Here are some ways to avoid scams.
7 Steps for Starting a New Business
If you’re thinking of going into business for yourself, consider these steps for starting a new business from the ground up.
SESLOC Education Grant Helps Ocean View Elementary Minds Bloom
At Ocean View Elementary in Arroyo Grande, one Second Grade class found reading could be transformational thanks to a SESLOC Education Grant.
Is Gifting a Down Payment a Good Idea?
If your adult child is hoping to buy a home but is struggling to come up with the down payment, one way you might be able to help is by paying for the down payment.
Four Tips to Make Auto Buying Easy
In today’s economy, buying a car the car buying process may seem more stressful than ever because of the expense. According to Experian data from the fourth quarter of 2024, the average new car buyer pays around $747 in car payments per month, while the average used...
June Is Elder Abuse Awareness Month: Stand Up for Our Seniors
June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the financial exploitation and other forms of abuse that disproportionately affect older adults.
Tariffs, Trade, and Your Finances: Simple Ways to Stay Ahead
While different factors influence the cost of everyday items, trade tensions and tariffs are part of the picture. But what does that mean for your personal finances?
MEMBER ADVISORY: Phone Spoofing Attempts Targeting SESLOC Members
SESLOC members have reported receiving fraudulent phone calls from scammers claiming to be from the credit union and using our phone number in the caller ID. These calls are fake – please do not give a caller any information, hang up immediately.
Nico Calanchini, Blues General Manager, Named SESLOC Young Change Maker for Community Dedication
SESLOC Credit Union is proud to honor 25-year-old Nico Calanchini, general manager of the San Luis Obispo Blues, as a SESLOC Young Changemaker for his dedication to the Central Coast community.
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Top 5 Places to Earn Bonus Rewards Points Near Cal Poly Campus
Did you know that SESLOC credit union members earn rewards points on eligible debit card purchases that can be redeemed for gift cards, cash back, or to cover purchases (like your textbooks) in the form of a statement credit? You also earn bonus points by swiping your...
What to Know About Bank Failures
We want to share with you how SESLOC and other credit unions stand out as a reliable and secure option for consumers and small businesses in our local communities.
GreenPath Debt Management Plans Reduced Member Debt by 36% in 2022
We partner with GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer unbiased, empathetic, one-on-one financial advisement to our members. GreenPath’s certified credit counselors offer free assistance with budgeting, general financial wellness, debt counseling, foreclosure prevention and support, and student loan payment. GreenPath also offers a Debt Management Program where they negotiate with creditors on behalf of members enrolled in the program to reduce interest rates and help them repay debts faster. In 2021, GreenPath’s certified counselors assisted 8 SESLOC members with a combined $161,488 in debt pay off $55,656 through the program — that’s a reduction of outstanding debt by 34% in under a year!
More Than $20,000 Save to Win Prizes Awarded
SESLOC members are saving — and winning! Since the program launched, more than $20,000 in prizes have been awarded.
5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Savings
What are your savings goals? Whether you’re trying to boost your emergency fund or get ready for a summer vacation, we have some tips to help you reach your goals: 1. Change it Up Who says you can’t save and spend? Enroll in SESLOC’s new Change it...