On Friday, May 24, over 120 student leaders participating in the Week of Welcome (WOW) program were enriched by a financial wellness workshop hosted by SESLOC at the California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) campus in San Luis Obispo. The purpose of SESLOC and Cal Poly providing this workshop was to educate WOW leaders in practical and relevant financial education
In a perfect world, summer would be a time for children and parents to soak up the sun and enjoy a slower pace. As most of us know, work calendars don’t align with school calendars.
On Monday, May 20, SESLOC Credit Union hosted a hands-on, real-world living and budgeting simulation event for 70 students at Central Coast New Tech High School in Nipomo. For this event, SESLOC partnered with Bite of Reality, an app that presents real-life scenarios of maintaining a budget, to improve the financial health and wellness of the Central Coast.
One of the most rewarding things in life is the privilege of raising a child, but it is no secret that raising a child can also be expensive. In 2023, the USDA found that the cost of raising a child to the age of 18 was $331,933.
Focusing on your finances in the new year? Get started with this easy 10 step financial wellness action plan:
Are your money habits causing a loss? They might be. Here are 10 common ways people unintentionally lose money:
#CashStuffing has quickly gained popularity on social media as people look for ways to adjust their spending to accommodate increasing prices at the gas pump and store shelves. Cash stuffing is basically a rebranding of the old tried and true method called the envelope system — take out cash at payday for discretionary purchases and divide it into dedicated envelopes for different spending categories, like gas, groceries, dining out, and so on.
Kick off the new year with this 10 step financial wellness action plan. The best part? It’s easy!
If your New Year’s resolution is to renew your focus on financial wellness, this 7-step financial action plan will give you the tools you need to succeed. The best part? It’s easy!
Having a budget sets the foundation for financial wellness. After all, you need to know where your money is going in order to make a plan to save more or to pay down debt faster. SESLOC makes it easy with a variety of tools to get started. Starting a budget as a couple? Check out these tips for partnering up on finances.
The new online home of SESLOC Rewards launched on January 23, 2025, giving you even more tools to track the points earned from your everyday spending. You won’t have to re-register for site access – use your current username and password to get started.
Your favorite credit union. Helping SESLOC Members Save today, and every day. SESLOC is a place for us all.
At SESLOC, we’re introducing new ways to help SESLOC Members Save. Whether you are just starting your financial journey, are an everyday saver, or have more to invest, there is something for everyone at SESLOC. We hope these benefits make your holidays more merry and bright and help you reach your financial goals and dreams in the coming year.
Consider making moves to Level Up, with our new member benefits program.¹ Increasing benefits include select fee waivers, waived check orders, and rate discounts on new eligible consumer loans — all of which can help you save even more money and get ahead financially.
Here are the answers to common questions about Level Up, our new member benefits program.¹ Have more questions? Call us at (805) 543-1816 or visit any SESLOC branch: