Taking control of your financial health starts with education.
According to this article posted by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), “The FTC knows that people who talk about scams are much less likely to fall for them. So, when people of any age are on their own too much, they don’t have the chance to talk things out. And when scammers — who are calling, emailing, and texting — might be a person’s main source of contact, nothing good happens next.”
If you are dealing with debt, you aren’t alone. The average American household has an average balance of about $6,600 in credit card debt, and that’s not taking into account home, auto, and student loans. Paying off your debt isn’t always easy, but having a plan can go a long way in achieving your financial goals.
A digital wallet (also called a “mobile wallet”) is an electronic method of securely storing and using your credit cards – and other types of cards, tickets, and coupons – so you don’t have to carry these items physically with you. Instead, you use your iPhone, Android smartphone, or other smart device to make contactless transactions in stores, restaurants, drive-thrus, movie theatres, and more.
No matter your age or stage in life, it pays to know the facts about personal finances. When you understand the basics, you can set yourself up for success and build a healthy financial future.
There’s a new spending trend in town, and many are calling it “revenge spend.” As the COVID-19 vaccine gains momentum and restrictions ease, people are opening their wallets to make up for lost time during the lockdown.
If you have qualifying children under the age of 18, you may be able to claim a child tax credit. (You may also be able to claim a partial credit for certain other dependents who are not qualifying children.) The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 makes substantial, temporary improvements to the child tax credit for 2021, which may increase the amount you might receive.
“Home Title Theft” or “Deed Fraud” has received a lot of attention lately and sounds as scary as it actually is. Let’s take a look at what defines Home Title Theft and just how prevalent it really is.
Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, happens to the best of us. As your standard of living improves, your non-essential discretionary purchases gradually increase. You might even start to think your “wants” are “needs.” Some creep is natural and to be expected, but excessive creep can derail your finances.
Do you use others for the barometer of what you should have or deserve to have? Constant exposure to your friends’ vacations, experiences, dining out, luxury purchases, new cars, and house upgrades on social media amplifies “FOMO (fear of missing out)” and the desire to “keep up with the Jones’s.”
Download I’m a Credit Union Saver, a fun activity book filled with coloring pages, puzzles, and more! I’m a Credit Union Saver is an introduction to credit unions and saving money. Check out more fun online tools to teach kids about money. ...
Buying a home, or moving out on your own? Did you know you can redeem your SESLOC debit and Visa® Signature Rewards card points to stock up on home essentials? Check out these 10 SESLOC Rewards for turning your house into a home.
Beginning April 13, 2020 you’ll see a new and improved look to the home screen of the mobile app. Both Android and iOS users will see the refresh, which includes a welcome screen with a custom message, and quick links to the most frequently used banking features, including depositing a check. Members will not be asked to upgrade the mobile app in order to see the changes.
SESLOC introduced the Save to Win certificate last November to give members a fun, unique way to develop a habit of savings.
As you review your HomeFREE Checking account and debit card transactions in Online Banking, see how many SESLOC Reward points you’ve earned. One you are logged in, navigate to Services > Rewards Points. If it is the first time you’ve accessed SESLOC Rewards, you’ll be prompted to register. It just takes a minute! Then you can redeem points for merchandise, gift cards, travel experiences and more.
Hand-me-downs are great for starting out on your own, but eventually it’s nice to outfit your home with something that’s truly yours. Every time you use your HomeFREE Checking debit card or Visa® Signature Rewards card, you earn points that can be redeemed for gift cards, appliances, and home decor.