Here is a brief look at some of the tax perks, rule changes, and incentives included in the legislation.
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$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.
What’s the Difference Between Overdraft and NSF Fees?
So you might be wondering — what exactly is an overdraft and why do financial institutions charge fees for them? And how is an overdraft different from an NSF? Read on to learn the difference and see what options are available to you to avoid them. Overdraft An...
Good Credit Habits to Protect Your Financial Future
Periodically reviewing your credit report and credit score is an important step to better protect and improve your financial health. Follow these tips to develop good credit habits throughout the year that will help you stay on track with your goals and protect your identity.
SECURE 2.0 Adds New Early Withdrawal Exceptions
The SECURE 2.0 Act, passed as part of an omnibus spending bill in December 2022, added new exceptions to the 10% federal income tax penalty for early withdrawals from tax-advantaged retirement accounts.
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GreenPath Debt Management Plans Reduced Member Debt by 36% in 2022
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!
More Than $20,000 Save to Win Prizes Awarded
SESLOC members are saving — and winning! Since the program launched, more than $20,000 in prizes have been awarded.
2022 Year in Review
80 years of People & Place. 1 Year of Absolute Awesome.
Acts of Sustainability in December
As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we’re building a more sustainable community for the next 80 years by doing 80 local acts that have a global impact.
80 Years: December 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 December:
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