Taking control of your financial health starts with education.
One of the most rewarding things in life is the privilege of raising a child, but it is no secret that raising a child can also be expensive. In 2023, the USDA found that the cost of raising a child to the age of 18 was $331,933.
For young adults, side hustles and entrepreneurship present a horizon of new opportunities to generate income, pursue passions, provide flexibility and the chance to charter their own path to success.
Your credit score is a three digit number that can impact your financial life in significant ways. From getting approved for loans to determining the interest rates you’ll pay, understanding your credit score is essential.
Owning a small business comes with satisfying rewards (being your own boss? Check. Deciding what days you wear real pants? Check.).With the benefits comes the responsibility of money management.
Does your employer offer a retirement savings plan such as a 401(k), traditional pension, or profit-sharing plan? Did you receive a stock option grant as a year-end bonus? These employee benefits and others like them are often tied to a timeline known as a vesting schedule.
Here are five signs that indicate you’re on the path to becoming financially aware.
Tax filing deadlines are approaching… have you filed yet? To lessen the anxiety of the season, take this opportunity to explore overlooked deductions that can help lower your tax bill.
Focusing on your finances in the new year? Get started with this easy 10 step financial wellness action plan:
The question you will face is whether you can deduct these fees immediately or whether they are added to the cost basis of your home.
Get a head start on tax season this year by protecting yourself and your loved ones from these financially disastrous scams.
80 years of People & Place. 1 Year of Absolute Awesome.
As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we’re building a more sustainable community for the next 80 years by doing 80 local acts that have a global impact.
We’ve asked our incredible staff to nominate their favorite 501-(c)(3)-designated organizations. Here are the eight groups we’ve selected for December:
As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we’re building a more sustainable community for the next 80 years by doing 80 local acts that have a global impact.
SESLOC was recently awarded a “Diamond Level” award in the 2022 SLO County Family-Friendly Workplaces by the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce.