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SESLOC and GreenPath Financial Wellness Help Members Clear Over $155,000 in Debt
In 2025, SESLOC members saved by reducing their debt with the help of GreenPath Financial Wellness in the spirit of People Helping People.
Your 2026 Credit Score Playbook: The Biggest Changes (and What They Mean for You)
2026 is shaping up to be a transition year for how lenders evaluate borrowers, especially for mortgages. Here’s what you need to know.
Do This, Not That: Plan Your 2026 Finances with Ease
Financial wellness does not have to mean strict spreadsheets. It is about taking small, actionable steps to feel more in control.
Your Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Survival Guide
Celebrating does not have to mean draining your savings or racking up credit card debt. With planning and budget-conscious choices – you can still enjoy traditions that matter.
Stay Ahead of Seasonal Home Costs
With some planning, you can stay ahead of seasonal home costs and avoid feeling squeezed when these expenses arrive.
What 2025 Tax Changes Mean for Your Wallet
Starting in the 2025 tax filing year, a new federal law will allow some borrowers to deduct the interest paid on qualifying auto loans. But there are a few important details to understand before making decisions.
Rebuilding Your Finances After a Natural Disaster
The road to recovery after a natural disaster can feel overwhelming, but taking a few key steps can help you begin the rebuilding process.
Stay Cool and Save: Easy Ways to Cut Your AC Costs
While the sun-soaked days of summer feel amazing, your energy bill might not. There are many ways to trim costs without sacrificing comfort.
Tariffs, Trade, and Your Finances: Simple Ways to Stay Ahead
While different factors influence the cost of everyday items, trade tensions and tariffs are part of the picture. But what does that mean for your personal finances?
Recent News
SESLOC Eliminates Cash Advance Fees on Credit Cards
Effective January 16, 2026, the Cash Advance Fee, of 1.00% on the amount of the cash advance, for SESLOC’s consumer Visa credit cards – Visa Signature® Rewards, Visa® and Visa® Share Secured credit cards – is eliminated.
New Debt-to-Income Module Comes to SESLOC Online Banking
Get ahead of your finances in 2026 with our new Debt-to-Income credit monitoring tool, part of your Online Banking experience.
Ring in 2026 With These Seven NEW Local Rewards Businesses
Just in time for 2026, even more Local Rewards businesses have teamed up with SESLOC, earning you more points for your everyday shopping.
From Your CEO: Giving Back Over $225,000 to Expand School Budgets – Winter 2026
From all of us at SESLOC, we hope your holiday season was enjoyable and that you are looking forward to a prosperous 2026.
2025 in Review: Going Above and Beyond to Better Serve Member-Owners
SESLOC members saved more time, money, resources, or when out in the community. It’s a win-win! Here’s what we did together in 2025.