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Financial Health
Taking control of your financial health starts with education.
Saving is Sweet! — Youth Activity & Coloring Book
I’m Wild About Saving is an introduction to credit unions and saving money.
Financial Capability Month Challenge: 30 Days to a Better Budget
A well-structured budget doesn’t have to be about cutting back – it’s about gaining control, reducing stress, and working toward what matters.
How the Psychology of Spending Affects Your Budget
To better manage our budgets, decrease debt and get control of our credit card spending, it’s best we understand our habits and start building new behaviors.
How to Identify and Avoid America’s Top Scams
Understanding which scams are most prevalent is key for knowing how to avoid them. Here’s what to look for in the most common scams.
Five Questions to Ask Your Mortgage Loan Officer
As you consider all your available home loan options, here are five questions you should ask your mortgage loan officer to determine who is best for your needs.
Five Ways to Turn Savings into a Game
Savings isn’t just about squirreling away money – it’s about building a secure financial future for yourself and your family. By turning it into a game, you can turn the script around and make achieving your goals a lot easier.
Avoid Using Credit Cards in These Three Situations
Before you break out that credit card, it’s crucial to know when using one makes the most sense. Here are three situations where you may want to pay with a different way – if you pay at all.
Five Ways Credit Unions Support Small Businesses
Credit unions aren’t just for individual members. As a community-based institution, we work to serve business members at various stages of their growth. From dedicated service to local loan decisions, credit unions work to help your business thrive and grow our local economy.
Student Loans – Federal vs. Private: What’s the Difference?
Navigating student loan options can be overwhelming. Here is an easy-to-reference guide between federal loans and private loans.
Recent News
FAQs: Level Up Member Benefits Program
Here are the answers to common questions about Level Up, our new member benefits program.¹ Have more questions? Call us at (805) 543-1816 or visit any SESLOC branch:
SESLOC Takes Home Two Top Honors
SESLOC is pleased to announce that we have received two prestigious awards this year. The recognition we have earned serves as a testament to our commitment to excellence and dedication to providing exceptional financial services to our valued member-owners. We are proud to share this achievement with you, as it highlights our ongoing efforts to deliver top-tier products and services that meet and exceed the financial needs of our community.
Reduction in Overdraft Fees: Helping Members Save Today, and Everyday
SESLOC is pleased to announce that as of November 1, 2024, there has been a reduction in overdraft fees. This change is part of our commitment to providing cost-effective solutions for our membership and community. These savings will be extended to members but will have the greatest impact on those facing financial challenges, who need a break from fees to begin saving and building healthy financial habits.
2024 Shred Days Smash Records While Supporting the Local Community
SESLOC’s 2024 Shred Day events break nine years of records by serving 746 visitors and shredding nearly 42,000 pounds of paper! Thanks to our members who attended the events at our San Luis Obispo, Atascadero, Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles and Santa Maria branches, plus our new Lompoc event location. In total, we recycled 133 total bins with about 21 tons of shredded paper— saving 357 trees, 147,000 gallons of water, 63 cubic yards of landfill space, and 84,000 kilowatts of electricity!
Establishing Financial Foundations: SESLOC Equips High Schoolers with Budgeting Skills
On Friday, October 11, SESLOC returned to Pacific Beach High School in San Luis Obispo for a second year to engage 55 students in the Bite of Reality simulation. This hands-on event immerses students in a realistic budgeting app, providing them with valuable insights into managing finances. Through interactive scenarios, participants learn to navigate the distinction between needs and wants, equipping them with essential budgeting skills for real life.