SESLOC offers credit union members the benefit of earning bonus rewards points when you use your HomeFREE Checking™ debit or Visa Signature Rewards® credit card at participating Local Rewards¹ businesses. Points can be redeemed for gift cards, cash back, and many more...
A road trip is the perfect excuse to discover the hidden beauty of the Central Coast. Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes, discover charming new restaurants, and create unforgettable memories. Whether you’re a local seeking adventure or a traveler looking to embrace the open road, this guide will provide you with five curated locations that will enhance the excitement of the scenic route.
All good things must come to an end — and that applies to the upcoming end of federal student loan payment relief measures, which paused federal student loan debt collection and reduced interest rates on federal student loans to 0% during the moratorium.
May you find fun moments of sunshine and relaxation during these summer months. Thank you for your SESLOC membership!
Here are five steps to take to boost your financial health and reduce your worries this summer.
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The Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, signed into law on June 3, 2023, suspends the federal debt ceiling until January 2025. The legislation also includes a number of spending cuts. It is estimated to reduce federal budget deficits by about $1.5 trillion over the 2023-2033 period relative to the May 2023 baseline projections, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
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:
In December 2022, Congress passed the SECURE 2.0 Act. It introduced two new rules relating to 529 plans and student debt that will take effect in 2024. The first provision allows for tax- and penalty-free rollovers from a 529 plan to a Roth IRA. The second provision allows student loan payments made by employees to qualify for employer retirement matching contributions. The overall goal is to help young adults start saving for retirement.
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.
SESLOC employees saved 6.1 tons of carbon dioxide from entering our local air during the first quarter of 2023 by using alternative commute methods like riding a bike, taking the bus or carpooling, and telecommuting. Reducing our carbon footprint is an important part...
We donated $40,000 to 80 local nonprofits in celebration of our 80th anniversary in 2022. Throughout the year-long celebration, our amazing staff nominated their favorite organizations to receive a $500 donation — a nod to the amount the credit union was founded with in 1942.
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Datu, a registered financial advisor with SESLOC’s broker/dealer CUSO Financial Services, L.P.* (CFS), to SESLOC’s Wealth Management program.
We want to share with you how SESLOC and other credit unions stand out as a reliable and secure option for consumers and small businesses in our local communities.
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!
