Financial success starts with a solid foundation. Get started today by learning about budgeting and financial basics.
When you’re just starting out, there’s a lot to learn about your finances and it can definitely feel overwhelming — but we’re here to help. We recently sat with some local college students to talk money, and here are the answers to their questions:
With prices rapidly rising on everyday items, perhaps your savings plan has gone by the wayside. These tips will help you find more money in your budget –starting with saving at the grocery store.
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!
Identity theft continues to be more than just a costly headache. Once the bad guys have your identity information they can make repeated attempts to try to access your accounts, apply for credit in your name, and even steal your tax refund.
Unplanned expenses or emergencies are other common life events. A car or house repair, or even a weather-related emergency, can make a dent in our budget. Whether it’s the struggle of delaying immediate rewards for greater benefit in the future or an unexpected expense, people looking to build a successful savings habit often run up against these very human challenges. To help manage these realities, here are five tips we suggest to jump-start your savings.
When considered as one big New Year’s goal, it can be overwhelming to know where to begin. To make it possible in the year ahead, here are five tips to commit to your financial health.
Kick off the new year with this 10 step financial wellness action plan. The best part? It’s easy!
Also known as a security freeze, this tool lets you restrict access to your credit report, which in turn makes it more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. That’s because most creditors need to see your credit report before they approve a new account.
Buying a new (or new to you) car is exciting, but can also be a stressful experience. A car is a big purchase, and you’ll be handling your new ride for years to come — so you want to be sure you’re making an informed decision.
The holidays are here — are you ready? Here are 5 tips for your holiday shopping strategy:
Everything you need to know about using contactless cards.
SESLOC has once again been recognized as a leading credit union that consistently provides an exceptional member service by MemberXP, a member experience solution from CU Solutions Group.
SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Shawn Mulqueeney has been selected as the new Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer. The former CIO, Ken Long, has accepted a new role of Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer at SESLOC.
26 members won a combined $7,300 in the monthly and quarterly Save to Win 12-month Share Certificate¹ prize drawing² earlier this month — including two big quarterly winners of $5,000 and $1,000. What would you do if you got the call announcing a surprise windfall? Anthony, the $1,000 quarterly prize winner, quite literally jumped for joy when he heard the good news.
SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Geri LaChance will retire as President and CEO effective June 2024 after 12 years of leadership at the credit union. LaChance will be succeeded by Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Mike Quamma.