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Financial Health
Taking control of your financial health starts with education.
Stay Ahead of Seasonal Home Costs
With some planning, you can stay ahead of seasonal home costs and avoid feeling squeezed when these expenses arrive.
3 Ways to Stand Out as a Small Business
Here are three ways any small business owner can build lasting relationships with their audience, leading to more sales.
Celebrating National Cybersecurity Awareness Month with Tips Keeping You Safe
In the spirit of “People Helping People,” SESLOC marks National Cybersecurity Awareness Month to help you stay aware of cyber threats.
How to Protect Families from Child Identity Theft
As children become the target of identity theft, how can families protect them from a problem that can follow them? It starts with awareness.
October is Cybersecurity Month: Practice These Four Essential Steps to Stay Safe Online
In all situations it’s critical to be aware of and attempt to prevent cybersecurity threats. It sounds daunting, but it really doesn’t have to be.
Three Common Problems New Business Owners Face
As you focus on your plans, be sure to address these three common problems new business owners face as they start operations.
Watch Out for These Five Common Scam “Statements”
If you find yourself hearing one of these five common phrases, it’s time to pause and evaluate if you are being targeted by a scammer.
Strategies for Managing Financial Stress and Anxiety
Everyone can learn from missteps and change financial habits. Consider these money moves to help reduce the stress over finances.
How to Figure Out if Your Hobby is a Business
When does your hobby become a business? There are two answers to that question: Your answer and the one in the language set out by the IRS.
Recent News
Recent Expansion of our Home Equity Line of Credit Program
SESLOC is making it possible to access more of the value in your homes, giving you more options to unlock cash when you need it.
From Your CEO: Focusing Efforts for Your Experience – Summer 2025
It’s been a busy quarter behind the scenes as we continue to work for you, our member-owners, and our Central Coast community.
Make Banking Easier with SESLOC’s NEW Direct Deposit Switch Tool
Direct Deposit is now easier than ever, thanks to our new Direct Deposit Switch Tool in Online Banking. Get started managing deposits today!
SESLOC Wealth Management Transitions to LPL Financial
As of May 17, 2025, SESLOC’s brokerage arm offering non-deposit investment services transitioned from CUSO Financial Services, LP to LPL Financial.
Tell Congress: Don’t Tax My Credit Union. It’s a Tax on Me.
A tax on credit unions is a new tax on you. Take action today: Contact your U.S. representatives and Senators and tell them: Don’t Tax My Credit Union.