Although new attacks regularly come to the attention of cybersecurity experts, these are the most common types that you can watch for and protect yourself against.
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Financial Health
Taking control of your financial health starts with education.
Money Talk: 6 Family-Proof Financial Topics for Holiday Gatherings
Here are six conversation starters you can safely steer towards if you don’t want your great uncle or next-door neighbor giving you the side-eye during dinner
Calculators for Running Your Business
Check out our new set of financial calculators for business owners:
Avoid Money Transfer App Scams!
Zelle, CashApp, and Venmo are popular money transfer apps that allow you to send and receive money to and from other individuals instantly, just like handing over cash, even if you and your payee have accounts with different financial institutions.
Managing Debt as Interest Rates Rise
Debt can be a challenge to manage, even in the best of times. Now, with the economy in the news nearly every day, how do you effectively manage your debt as the cost of borrowing for things like homes, cars, and credit cards rises?
4 Steps You Can Take to Protect Yourself Online
Here are four essential tips for protecting yourself online:
Protecting the Older People in Our Lives From Becoming Victims of Scams
A January 2022 Pew Research study found that 75% of adults over 65 in the United States are using the internet regularly. This increased use of technology brings a heightened risk of fraud for all Americans. In this article we will address the most prevalent scams that target our senior citizens and provide simple advice on how to protect yourself and your elderly loved ones.
Coping With Inflation? Be Budget Aware
Inflation continues to put pressure on household budgets. From groceries to gas, record-breaking inflation means the purchasing power of your money is decreasing each month.
3 Ways to Protect Your Personal Information Online
Falling for a scam seems really common these days, but there are measures that you can take to protect yourself and prevent the leakage of your data on the internet. Check out these three tips for protecting your personal information:
Why Should College Students Join a Credit Union?
College is an exciting chapter for many people, opening doors to new experiences, newfound freedom, and independence. But it can also be a financially difficult and dangerous time — the financial mistakes people make as students can haunt them for years to come. That’s why students should look to their local credit union.
Recent News
White House Framework Omits Proposal for IRS Reporting Requirement on Cash Flows Over $600
On September 1, 2021, SESLOC supported a call to action from the Credit Union National Association, along with credit unions across the country, to alert our members of a concerning addition to the $3.5 trillion infrastructure spending bill that was proposed in Congress.
International Credit Union Day 2021
On Thursday, October 21, 2021, credit unions around the globe toasted to their members in celebration of International Credit Union Day. Credit unions like SESLOC are not-for-profit, which means we offer affordable loans, lower fees, and many free services to help our member-owners get ahead and achieve financial freedom.
SESLOC Employees Go Green & Save 6 Tons of CO2 This Summer
SESLOC competed with other San Luis Obispo County organizations in Rideshare’s Summer Clean Air Challenge, and thanks to the efforts of our employees, we came out on top!
SESLOC Opens Newest Branch at Cal Poly
We’re thrilled to be back on the Cal Poly campus to welcome students starting the new academic year! Our newest branch and ATM are officially open in the Julian A. McPhee University Union (next to Starbucks) to serve the financial needs of the campus community.
What is a Credit Union? 5 Myths Busted
Have you ever thought about joining a credit union but didn’t think you could? Well fear not – YOU CAN JOIN! If you’re anything like the average American, you know that you could be doing better than your bank. On average credit unions offer better deals and more personalized service.