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How to Protect Families from Child Identity Theft
As children become the target of identity theft, how can families protect them from a problem that can follow them? It starts with awareness.
How to Identify Phishing Scams and Imposter Scams
Have you ever gotten a phone call, email, or text message with an urgent notice about your bank account or credit card? Are they trying to get immediate information from you, including your address, card number, online banking password, or Social Security number? This...
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...
How to Identify and Avoid America’s Top Scams
Understanding which scams are most prevalent is key for knowing how to avoid them. Here’s what to look for in the most common scams.
Feeling Pressured by Influencers? Here’s How to Take Control
In today’s digital age, the rise of influencers has reshaped how we perceive ourselves and our financial standing. Social media platforms and reality TV shows often portray a glamorous lifestyle that many aspire to also achieve. However, beneath the surface, there’s a subtle yet powerful pressure to keep up financially, which can lead to significant challenges.
Beware of Smishing Attacks: Protect Your Information
There’s a new phishing scam targeting iPhone users that aims to steal Apple ID information. These scams, known as “smishing”, are increasingly being sent via text messages, tricking users into revealing sensitive information.
4 Must-Try Lunch Spots Near Cal Poly – Just a Bus Ride Away
If you’re getting tired of the same dining food and looking to spice up your lunch routine, hop on a quick bus ride to these fantastic spots in Downtown SLO. You can use your HomeFREE debit or Visa Signature credit card at these participating Local Rewards¹ businesses to earn bonus rewards points² redeemable for cash back, gift cards, and more.
Budgeting Basics: How to Create and Stick to a Personal Budget
Creating a personal budget is the cornerstone of financial success. It empowers you to track your income, expenses and savings goals, ensuring you’re in control of your finances. Here are a few steps that you can take to help you create and stick to a budget:
10 Financial Moves to Kick Start 2024
Focusing on your finances in the new year? Get started with this easy 10 step financial wellness action plan:
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SESLOC Preferred Dealer Program Expands to Fresno County
Starting December 5, 2025, SESLOC is welcoming 15 new dealerships to the Preferred Dealer Program in Clovis, Fresno, and Selma.
Say Hello to Your NEW Level Up Dashboard
Log into Online Banking and look for the Level Up dashboard to see your current points and benefits in our easy-to-read charts.
SESLOC Members Break Shred Day Record in Tenth Year
For all of 2025, members shredded 191 bins at our six events across the Central Coast, for a grand total of 17.95 tons of documents destroyed.
SESLOC Expands Commercial Real Estate Lending Territory Across Central & Coastal California
To help even more projects get off the ground, we’re expanding our lending territory for commercial real estate loans. In addition to serving our home area of San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties, commercial real estate loans are now available to an expanded field of membership.
Auto Buyers Get Enhanced Resource with Expanded Preferred Dealer Program
SESLOC is making the experience even better for members shopping for a new auto across the Central Coast with the Preferred Dealer Program.