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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?
Moving Soon? Avoid These Common (and Costly) Mistakes
Ahead of summer’s biggest moving month, check out these five common financial pitfalls you will want to avoid.
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.
Student Loans – Federal vs. Private: What’s the Difference?
Navigating student loan options can be overwhelming. Here is an easy-to-reference guide between federal loans and private loans.
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.
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.
6 Strategies to Manage and Reduce Business Debt
When financing business operations or expansion, loans may be necessary, but high-interest rates can eat into profits and harm your credit if not managed carefully. Keeping debt levels under control is essential to avoid over-leveraging your business and maintaining financial stability. To help you navigate this, here are 6 strategies to effectively manage and reduce your debt, ensuring your business stays on solid financial ground.
Safeguard Your Cash: 3 Common Money Scams that Could Cost You
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has recently issued a consumer alert about three money scams that are gaining traction. Let’s take a closer look at the tactics scammers are using to try to deceive you and the tips the FTC has provided to protect yourself.
Recent News
From Your CEO: Focusing Efforts for Your Experience – Summer 2025
It’s been a busy quarter behind the scenes as we continue to work for you, our member-owners, and our Central Coast community.
Samantha McDonald Named SESLOC Young Change Maker for Raising Over $500,000 as 2025 Elks Rodeo Queen
SESLOC Credit Union honors Samantha McDonald as a SESLOC Young Change Maker after raising over $500,000 for the Children’s Resource & Referral of Santa Barbara County.
Karen Cobb Earns Cares for Community Award for Food Bank Service
We’re partnering with News Channel 12 to honor nonprofit volunteers who make our community thrive. Each month, we’re choosing a different nonprofit and asking them to select a valuable volunteer to receive the SESLOC Cares for Community Award. We’re thrilled to introduce Karen Cobb, a volunteer with the Food Bank of Santa Barbara County.
Make Banking Easier with SESLOC’s NEW Direct Deposit Switch Tool
Direct Deposit is now easier than ever, thanks to our new Direct Deposit Switch Tool in Online Banking. Get started managing deposits today!
SESLOC Wealth Management Transitions to LPL Financial
As of May 17, 2025, SESLOC’s brokerage arm offering non-deposit investment services transitioned from CUSO Financial Services, LP to LPL Financial.