June is Elder Abuse Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness of the financial exploitation and other forms of abuse that disproportionately affect older adults.
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Parents & Kids
Three Ways You Can Help Children Save
Here are three ways you can help children learn to save money that will serve them throughout their lifetime.
Saving is Sweet! — Youth Activity & Coloring Book
I’m Wild About Saving is an introduction to credit unions and saving money.
Money-Saving Tips for Family Travel
Looking to whisk your kids away on the adventure of a lifetime? We get it, that can be a bit overwhelming, with the extra details and costs that come along with family trips. But fear not! With a bit of early planning and a carefully crafted budget, you can arrange a wonderful vacation that will not drain your pockets. Check out these money-saving tips to help turn those travel dreams into long-lasting family memories.
How to Not Let Advertisements Affect You
In today’s world, advertisements hold a powerful influence. The goal of advertisements is to capture your attention and persuade you to buy services or products. They aim to create desire, highlight benefits, and establish a brand’s presence in the market.
7 Ways to Save on Your Summer Road Trip
School is out and the summer sun is shining bright, calling families to hit the open road for new adventures! Whether you are planning a cross country trip or weekend getaway, you can make lasting memories without breaking the bank. Here are a few tips on how to not overspend on your summer road trip.
10 Ways to Save on Summer Camp
In a perfect world, summer would be a time for children and parents to soak up the sun and enjoy a slower pace. As most of us know, work calendars don’t align with school calendars.
Navigating Finances as a Young Family
One of the most rewarding things in life is the privilege of raising a child, but it is no secret that raising a child can also be expensive. In 2023, the USDA found that the cost of raising a child to the age of 18 was $331,933.
I’m Wild About Saving! — Youth Activity & Coloring Book
I’m Wild About Saving is an introduction to credit unions and saving money.
Protecting Children From Identity Theft
Identity fraud goes in and out of the headlines with regularity, and while it can be overwhelming to try to keep up with the most current scams, we frequently hear updates from various news sources about guarding our identities. The latest scams are putting our children’s identities at risk. This month, we will focus on ways to protect the kids in your life from identity fraud.
Recent News
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.
Samantha McDonald Named SESLOC Young Change Maker for Raising Over $500,000 as 2025 Elks Rodeo Queen
SESLOC Credit Union honors Samantha McDonald as a SESLOC Young Change Maker after raising over $500,000 for the Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County.
Karen Cobb Earns Cares for Community Award for Food Bank Service
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Karen Cobb, a volunteer with the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.
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.