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Mid-Year Money Checkup: 5 Ways to Boost Your Financial Health
Here are five steps to take to boost your financial health and reduce your worries this summer.
5 Summer Staycation Stops Where You Earn Bonus Rewards Points
With so many beaches, scenic trails, and activities on the Central Coast, it’s easy to fill your summer staycation itinerary. Here are 5 participating Local Rewards businesses that give vacay vibes:
Thank You For Supporting Our Local Food Banks!
SESLOC hosted a fundraiser for local food banks in May for the fourth year in a row. SESLOC, employees, and members raised over $15,000 combined for the SLO Food Bank and Food Bank of Santa Barbara County. Each dollar donated buys enough food for 8 meals, thanks to the Food Banks’ network of partners.
$mart Summer Travel: 7 Ways to Save (and Still Have Fun!)
Few things stoke wanderlust like longer days and warmer temps. But before you deep dive into summer travel — and your wallet — check out these tips that can help you have fun in the sun without breaking the bank.
Identity Theft by the Numbers
Identity theft is a type of crime where someone obtains another person’s personal information without their permission or knowledge and uses that information to commit fraud or other illegal activities. The personal information that is commonly targeted includes names, addresses, birthdates, Social Security numbers, credit card numbers, and bank account information.
How Healthy is Your Housing Budget?
Rent and home prices are hitting record highs recently and many of us face challenges when it comes to affordable housing. What’s a healthy amount of your monthly budget to spend on housing?
Five Tips for Retirement Planning
Here are five things you can do to put your best foot forward in this next phase of your life.
Make the Switch to SESLOC in 6 Easy Steps
Switching to SESLOC is easy — just follow these six steps.
What is a Cashier’s Check & When Do I Need to Use It?
What do you use when a person or business won’t accept personal checks, debit, or credit cards (or if the transaction is above your credit/debit daily limit)? That’s where a cashier’s check comes in.
Recent News
80 Years: March Charitable Giving Roundup
We’ve asked our incredible staff to nominate their favorite 501-(c)(3)-designated organizations. Here are the eight groups we’ve selected for March:
Local Insights: 2021 Local Shopping
In October 2021, we sent out our second Member Pulse Survey, where we asked our valued SESLOC members about their local shopping and spending habits. 853 responded, revealing four key insights into local spending:
GreenPath Debt Management Plans Reduced Member Debt by 34% in 2021
We partner with GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer unbiased, empathetic, one-on-one financial advisement to our members. GreenPath’s certified credit counselors offer free assistance with budgeting, general financial wellness, debt counseling, foreclosure prevention and support, and student loan payment. GreenPath also offers a Debt Management Program where they negotiate with creditors on behalf of members enrolled in the program to reduce interest rates and help them repay debts faster. In 2021, GreenPath’s certified counselors assisted 8 SESLOC members with a combined $161,488 in debt pay off $55,656 through the program — that’s a reduction of outstanding debt by 34% in under a year!
2021 Year in Review
As we enter the new year, we’re reminded of the many GOOD things that happened in 2021. Check it out!
Geri LaChance Awarded California 2021 Advocate of the Year by the California and Nevada Credit Union Leagues
We’re thrilled to announce that our President and CEO, Geri LaChance, was selected by the California and Nevada Credit Union League as the 2021 California Advocate of the Year. Each year, the League honors credit unions, individuals and organizations that display extraordinary leadership in advocacy and political action.