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Financial Health
Taking control of your financial health starts with education.
Five Tips for Retirement Planning
Here are five things you can do to put your best foot forward in this next phase of your life.
Good Credit Habits to Protect Your Financial Future
Periodically reviewing your credit report and credit score is an important step to better protect and improve your financial health. Follow these tips to develop good credit habits throughout the year that will help you stay on track with your goals and protect your identity.
IRS De-stress: 5 Tips for Last Minute Taxpayers
If you’re in the company of 25% of Americans who wait until the last minute to file your taxes, don’t panic. Here are five suggestions for filing in the final hour.
Are You a Target This Tax Season?
This year, tax crimes have become more complex and sinister than ever before, including scams like identity theft, phishing, fake charities, false claims, and more. This article will cover new fraud schemes and reoccurring ones in hopes of helping you understand what to watch for and how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
I’m Wild About Saving! — Youth Activity & Coloring Book
I’m Wild About Saving is an introduction to credit unions and saving money.
6 Tips for Starting a Business
You’ve got a business idea and a name in mind, but how do you go from idea to opening the doors of your new business?
Protecting Your Loved Ones from Elder Fraud
Financial exploitation is a reality many seniors face, especially in the age of online scams. Here are actions you can take to help financially safeguard your loved ones. So what can you do to help prevent elder fraud?
GreenPath Debt Management Plans Reduced Member Debt by 36% in 2022
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!
Budgeting Tips for College Students
With a little bit of planning and discipline, you can take control of your finances and make the most of your college experience. Whether you are a seasoned budgeter or just starting out, these budgeting tips will help you make your money work for you.
Recent News
80 Years: April 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 April:
Supporting Sustainability in April
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 Recognized Nationally for Exceptional Consumer Lending Experience
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.
Preserving our Community Through Sustainability in Celebration of our 80th Anniversary
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: March 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 March: