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Money Makeover: Your Financial Spring-Cleaning Checklist
While you’re cleaning and organizing your home, take time to refresh your finances too – using this checklist to refocus your money for the months ahead.
Financial Capability Month Challenge: 30 Days to a Better Budget
A well-structured budget doesn’t have to be about cutting back – it’s about gaining control, reducing stress, and working toward what matters.
For Love and Money: How to Bring Dollars and Sense in Your Relationship
Talking about savings, spending, and debt with your partner doesn’t have to be awkward or embarrassing. Here’s how you can prepare to have the big talk about your personal finances.
Important Social Security Updates for Retirees in 2025
As we welcome 2025, big changes to Social Security will impact retirees and those nearing retirement.
Get Ahead in 2025: The Financial Checklist to Start Strong
Ready to take control of your finances in the new year? Jumpstart your journey with this simple 11 step financial wellness action plan!
Jingle Bills: How to Avoid a Holiday Debt Hangover
If you’ve ever found yourself dreading your January credit card statements, you’re not alone. With thoughtful planning, you can keep your holiday joy intact without taking on holiday debt.
SESLOC Marks 5 Years of Impact with EverFi’s Financial Scholars Program
For five years, SESLOC has proudly sponsored EverFi’s Financial Scholars program, providing Central Coast high school students with practical, online financial education curriculum on topics like budgeting, credit, taxes, financing higher education, and more. Here are the program results from the 2023-2024 school year and the impact the program has made on students over the last half decade.
Reduction in Overdraft Fees: Helping Members Save Today, and Everyday
SESLOC is pleased to announce that as of November 1, 2024, there has been a reduction in overdraft fees. This change is part of our commitment to providing cost-effective solutions for our membership and community. These savings will be extended to members but will have the greatest impact on those facing financial challenges, who need a break from fees to begin saving and building healthy financial habits.
Money-Saving Tips for Family Travel
Looking to whisk your kids away on the adventure of a lifetime? We get it, that can be a bit overwhelming, with the extra details and costs that come along with family trips. But fear not! With a bit of early planning and a carefully crafted budget, you can arrange a wonderful vacation that will not drain your pockets. Check out these money-saving tips to help turn those travel dreams into long-lasting family memories.
Recent News
Introducing the HELOC FlexLine: Unlock the Value of Your Home
SESLOC is excited to introduce HELOC FlexLine: a Home Equity Line of Credit that puts you in control.
SESLOC and the Community: When We Work Together, It’s a Win-Win!
Credit unions are all about people helping people, and supporting our community is in our DNA. When we work with our community, that’s a “win-win!”
SESLOC Opens New Doors by Launching First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage Option
With the SESLOC First-Time Homebuyer Mortgage program, we’re opening a new pathway for qualified buyers.
SESLOC Welcomes Jeffrey Wu, Vice President of Member Business Loans
SESLOC Credit Union is proud to announce the hiring of Jeffrey Wu as Vice President of Member Business Loans.
Get Your Fast Pass to Homeownership with SESLOC’s New 15-Day Mortgage Close Program
Whether you’re planting roots in a new community or just changing the scenery, you deserve to work with a partner helping to make your move fast and easy.