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.
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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.
Finish Strong: End of the Year Money Moves for 2024
As the year comes to a close, it is essential to address your financial needs before the holiday rush begins and set yourself up for a successful 2025. Here are four steps to help you establish a solid financial foundation and enjoy a stress-free start to the new year.
Buy Now, Pay Later: The Cost of Convenience
“Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) services have become increasingly popular, offering a tempting alternative to credit cards. A 2022 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau found that from 2019 to 2021, the number of BNPL loans originated in the U.S. by the five lenders it surveyed grew from 16.8 million to 180 million, highlighting how appealing these services are to consumers.
How to Brace for Rising Home Costs: A Guide for Homeowners and Renters
Have you noticed your insurance bills skyrocketing lately? If so, you’re in good company. According to Policygenius, the average home insurance premium increased by 21% between May 2022 and May 2023. Combine this with rising housing costs, property taxes, and high interest rate debt, and it’s no wonder why so many Americans are struggling in today’s market.
5 Signs You’re on the Path to Becoming Financially Aware
Here are five signs that indicate you’re on the path to becoming financially aware.
Hidden Savings: Commonly Overlooked Tax Deductions
Tax filing deadlines are approaching… have you filed yet? To lessen the anxiety of the season, take this opportunity to explore overlooked deductions that can help lower your tax bill.
Get Ahead of Your Debt
For many of us, November and December kick off a season of celebrating, family, feasting, and yes…spending. The holidays are a chance to make memories, but this can also be a time of financial stress—especially if you wait until the last minute to make plans.
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Holiday Savings
For many of us, November and December kick off a season of celebrating, family, feasting, and yes…spending. The holidays are a chance to make memories, but this can also be a time of financial stress—especially if you wait until the last minute to make plans.
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.