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Financial Basics
Financial success starts with a solid foundation. Get started today by learning about budgeting and financial basics.
Your 2026 Credit Score Playbook: The Biggest Changes (and What They Mean for You)
2026 is shaping up to be a transition year for how lenders evaluate borrowers, especially for mortgages. Here’s what you need to know.
Do a Quick Financial Check Up to End the Year
How do you know if you’re financially healthy? Here’s a checklist you can use to see where you stand before the end of the year.
Do This, Not That: Plan Your 2026 Finances with Ease
Financial wellness does not have to mean strict spreadsheets. It is about taking small, actionable steps to feel more in control.
Get Ahead of Your Digital Banking for the Holidays
With Online Banking tools, SESLOC is on your side to help you make the most of your money throughout the holiday season.
How to Spend Savvy During the Holidays
Here are some of the best tips for controlling spending and staying out of debt while still enjoying the holiday season.
Other Ways to Give Charitable Donations Throughout the Year
If you want to donate to a charity within your budget, have no fear. There are many ways to give, and you can always donate in other ways than cash.
Your Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Survival Guide
Celebrating does not have to mean draining your savings or racking up credit card debt. With planning and budget-conscious choices – you can still enjoy traditions that matter.
Strategies for Managing Financial Stress and Anxiety
Everyone can learn from missteps and change financial habits. Consider these money moves to help reduce the stress over finances.
Five Ways to Keep Your Financial Freedom
By being smart about your spending, maintaining your budget and maximizing your resources, you can enjoy the benefits of financial freedom all summer long.
Recent News
SESLOC Eliminates Cash Advance Fees on Credit Cards
Effective January 16, 2026, the Cash Advance Fee, of 1.00% on the amount of the cash advance, for SESLOC’s consumer Visa credit cards – Visa Signature® Rewards, Visa® and Visa® Share Secured credit cards – is eliminated.
New Debt-to-Income Module Comes to SESLOC Online Banking
Get ahead of your finances in 2026 with our new Debt-to-Income credit monitoring tool, part of your Online Banking experience.
Ring in 2026 With These Seven NEW Local Rewards Businesses
Just in time for 2026, even more Local Rewards businesses have teamed up with SESLOC, earning you more points for your everyday shopping.
From Your CEO: Giving Back Over $225,000 to Expand School Budgets – Winter 2026
From all of us at SESLOC, we hope your holiday season was enjoyable and that you are looking forward to a prosperous 2026.
2025 in Review: Going Above and Beyond to Better Serve Member-Owners
SESLOC members saved more time, money, resources, or when out in the community. It’s a win-win! Here’s what we did together in 2025.