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Financial Health
Taking control of your financial health starts with education.
Safeguard Yourself Against Student Loan Scams
If you’re a student or graduate, it’s crucial to be aware of online scammers who target borrowers with the aim of cashing in. Here are some strategies for protecting yourself and your finances.
How to Budget During Difficult Times
Many people are seeing changes in their purchasing power with continued inflation and rising interest rates. Paying more for food, gas, utilities and a variety of other goods and services affects all of us. In addition, consumer debt has never been more costly.
Skimming and Gluing: Two Criminal Practices to Watch For
Now, more than ever, it’s important to safeguard sensitive card information to prevent an interruption in your ability to make important purchases. Be sure to report a lost or stolen card to your financial institution immediately.
Money Mindfulness: Practicing Financial Self-Care
The prevalence of self-care messaging reminds us to nurture our physical and mental well-being—with mindfulness practices, exercise routines, and virtual detoxing. But what about financial self-care?
5 Local Adventures Every Cal Poly Student Should Check Out
While you might have been attracted to Cal Poly because of its excellent academics and “Learn By Doing” philosophy, you have without a doubt noticed that the campus is surrounded by a vibrant, lively community. New and returning students can agree that there is something so special about living on the Central Coast. From picturesque views along coastal and mountain trails to charming local shopping and dining explorations, there are endless hidden gems that will keep you entertained throughout your time living in San Luis Obispo. Kick off your college bucket list with these five epic local adventures right in your own backyard:
Top 5 Back to School Budgeting Hacks for College Students
Budgeting is an essential factor in ensuring that the school year goes smoothly. While the task may seem daunting, budgeting allows you to take control of your finances, avoid debt, and reduce stress while you build a foundation for the future. Here are five practical...
Another Data Breach in the News? Don’t Get Data Breach Fatigue
A quick web search for “data breach” reveals countless recent hits detailing major data breaches. One of the biggest risks following a data breach is that scammers could use your stolen personal information to open a loan or a line of credit in your name, potentially damaging your credit score or leaving you to pay for the fraudulent charges.
Take these Steps with Your Student Loans
All good things must come to an end — and that applies to the upcoming end of federal student loan payment relief measures, which paused federal student loan debt collection and reduced interest rates on federal student loans to 0% during the moratorium.
Mid-Year Money Checkup: 5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health
Here are five steps to take to boost your financial health and reduce your worries this summer.
Recent News
Keeping it Green in August
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.
Supporting Sustainability in July
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.
80 Years: June Charitable Giving Roundup
We’ve asked our incredible staff to nominate their favorite 501-(c)(3)-designated organizations. Here are the eight groups we’ve selected for June:
Promoting Sustainability in June
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.
Thank You for Helping End Hunger in Our Community!
This past May, we held a fundraiser for the SLO Food Bank and the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County. SESLOC, employees, and members raised a combined $13,217. Every dollar donated creates 7 meals, that’s over 92,000 nutritious, wholesome meals going back into our community to help end hunger!