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How to Budget During Difficult Times
Many people are seeing changes in their purchasing power with continued inflation and rising interest rates. Paying more for food, gas, utilities and a variety of other goods and services affects all of us. In addition, consumer debt has never been more costly.
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Level Up — a SESLOC Member Benefits Program
Members are already earning SESLOC Reward points on eligible debit and credit card purchases, redeemable for gift cards, travel experiences, merchandise and more. However, Level Up, our new Member Benefits Program, celebrates all that our members do with SESLOC.
10 SESLOC Rewards for Your Summer BBQ
Whether you prefer Santa Maria style tri tip, classic burgers and dogs, or veggie kabobs, you can redeem your SESLOC HomeFREE Checking™ debit card and Visa Signature® Rewards card points for gift cards and merchandise to plan your next backyard get-together. Check out the top 10 SESLOC Rewards for summer BBQs.
10 SESLOC Rewards for Father’s Day
Shopping for Father’s Day gifts? SESLOC Rewards now offers more gift cards to popular retailers! You can redeem your SESLOC HomeFREE Checking™ debit card and Visa Signature® Rewards card points for a gift card to give, or to use towards that perfect gift! Check out the top 10 SESLOC Rewards for Father’s Day.
SESLOC Awards $2,500 Grand Prize to Central Coast Resident
In our recent Save to Win prize drawing, a member from our Santa Maria branch was the big winner of a $2,500 cash prize! Save to Win is a prize-linked savings account that offers the chance to win cash as increased deposits are made to the account. The program typically awards prizes from $25-500, however, one lucky winner recently received this grand prize.
Voted #1 — Again!
For the fourteenth year in a row, readers of the New Times voted for SESLOC as their pick for Best Bank or Credit Union. Thank you to everyone who voted. We are humbled! Check out all of the winners »
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5 Beginner Money Questions Answered
When you’re just starting out, there’s a lot to learn about your finances and it can definitely feel overwhelming — but we’re here to help. We recently sat with some local college students to talk money, and here are the answers to their questions:
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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.
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What is a Credit Freeze?
Also known as a security freeze, this tool lets you restrict access to your credit report, which in turn makes it more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name. That’s because most creditors need to see your credit report before they approve a new account.
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Avoid Money Transfer App Scams!
Zelle, CashApp, and Venmo are popular money transfer apps that allow you to send and receive money to and from other individuals instantly, just like handing over cash, even if you and your payee have accounts with different financial institutions.
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Nonprofit New Fiscal Year May Mean New Account Signers
July 1st is the fiscal new year for many nonprofits and the perfect time to bring on new board members and officers. If those new officers are also going to be signers on the organization’s bank accounts, it’s important to let us know you have changes to make to prevent delays or disruptions in service.
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How to Boost Your Credit Score Ahead of Your Home Loan Preapproval
When it comes to buying a house, poor credit can limit your opportunities and result in higher interest rates and bigger payments. But with a little planning, you can boost your credit score ahead of your home loan pre-approval so you’ll be ready to make an offer on your dream home.
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Get Smart About Credit Card Warning Signs
To get smart about credit cards, be aware of the common warning signs that might indicate issues with credit card usage: You are only able to make minimum payments on your credit card debt.
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What’s the Difference Between Pre-approved & Pre-qualified?
Buying a home? You’ve probably heard that getting pre-approved or pre-qualified for a loan is an essential step forward in the process. But what’s the difference?
