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$mart Summer Travel: 7 Ways to Save (and Still Have Fun!)
Few things stoke wanderlust like longer days and warmer temps. But before you deep dive into summer travel — and your wallet — check out these tips that can help you have fun in the sun without breaking the bank.
How Healthy is Your Housing Budget?
Rent and home prices are hitting record highs recently and many of us face challenges when it comes to affordable housing. What’s a healthy amount of your monthly budget to spend on housing?
Five Tips for Retirement Planning
Here are five things you can do to put your best foot forward in this next phase of your life.
IRS De-stress: 5 Tips for Last Minute Taxpayers
If you’re in the company of 25% of Americans who wait until the last minute to file your taxes, don’t panic. Here are five suggestions for filing in the final hour.
Protecting Your Loved Ones from Elder Fraud
Financial exploitation is a reality many seniors face, especially in the age of online scams. Here are actions you can take to help financially safeguard your loved ones. So what can you do to help prevent elder fraud?
GreenPath Debt Management Plans Reduced Member Debt by 36% in 2022
We partner with GreenPath Financial Wellness to offer unbiased, empathetic, one-on-one financial advisement to our members. GreenPath’s certified credit counselors offer free assistance with budgeting, general financial wellness, debt counseling, foreclosure prevention and support, and student loan payment. GreenPath also offers a Debt Management Program where they negotiate with creditors on behalf of members enrolled in the program to reduce interest rates and help them repay debts faster. In 2021, GreenPath’s certified counselors assisted 8 SESLOC members with a combined $161,488 in debt pay off $55,656 through the program — that’s a reduction of outstanding debt by 34% in under a year!
Common Cents for Couples: How to Manage Money Together
So, what’s the best way to foster financial unity on the home front? We’ve come up with some suggestions we hope you’ll find helpful.
Set ‘Em and Forget ‘Em: 4 Financial Resolutions You Can Accomplish Now
If you want a few financial resolutions that you can achieve early into the new year (because who doesn’t love an easy to-do list??) here are some suggestions.
Money Talk: 6 Family-Proof Financial Topics for Holiday Gatherings
Here are six conversation starters you can safely steer towards if you don’t want your great uncle or next-door neighbor giving you the side-eye during dinner
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.
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.
Tell Congress: Don’t Tax My Credit Union. It’s a Tax on Me.
A tax on credit unions is a new tax on you. Take action today: Contact your U.S. representatives and Senators and tell them: Don’t Tax My Credit Union.
How The Credit Union Difference Serves You Daily
No matter where you live, credit unions play a critical role in ensuring a level playing field for everyone to achieve their financial goals.