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5 Coffee Shops Where You Earn More Rewards Points

5 Coffee Shops Where You Earn More Rewards Points

Earn bonus rewards points when you use your HomeFREE debit or Visa Signature Rewards credit card at participating Local Rewards businesses, helping you stretch the value of your dollar while supporting the amazing local businesses that make the Central Coast so special.

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SESLOC Spotlight: Hope’s Village of SLO

SESLOC Spotlight: Hope’s Village of SLO

SESLOC Spotlight highlights local organizations that make the Central Coast the best place to live. Today we’re shining the spotlight on Hope’s Village of SLO, a sustainable community of tiny houses and resources to help support our local unhoused veterans. Founder and President Becky Jorgeson explains how the grassroots nonprofit is offering solutions to homelessness in our community:

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SESLOC Spotlight: Spokes

SESLOC Spotlight: Spokes

SESLOC Spotlight highlights local organizations that make the Central Coast the best place to live. Today we’re shining the spotlight on Spokes, an organization dedicated to helping our local nonprofits succeed and fulfill their missions by providing access to resources and training workshops.

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Beware of Lifestyle Creep

Beware of Lifestyle Creep

Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, happens to the best of us. As your standard of living improves, your non-essential discretionary purchases gradually increase. You might even start to think your “wants” are “needs.” Some creep is natural and to be expected, but excessive creep can derail your finances.

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5 Financial Health Goals for Your 30’s

5 Financial Health Goals for Your 30’s

The 5 financial health goals for your 20’s help you develop a solid financial foundation — like starting a budget and making it a habit to save. Life does happen, so if you haven’t hit those milestones yet, don’t be too hard on yourself. Every step you take today is still a step in the right direction.

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