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.
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10 SESLOC Rewards You Can Claim as a Wedding Gift
Wedding season is just around the corner. Whether you’re celebrating virtually or in person, you can redeem your SESLOC debit and Visa® Signature Rewards card points for a memorable wedding gift. Check out the top 10 SESLOC Rewards that you can claim as a wedding gift to celebrate the newlyweds.
Beware of Lifestyle Creep
Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, happens to the best of us. As your standard of living improves, your non-essential discretionary purchases gradually increase. You might even start to think your “wants” are “needs.” Some creep is natural and to be expected, but excessive creep can derail your finances.
Singing the Comparison Blues is the Theft of Joy (and Your Savings)
Do you use others for the barometer of what you should have or deserve to have? Constant exposure to your friends’ vacations, experiences, dining out, luxury purchases, new cars, and house upgrades on social media amplifies “FOMO (fear of missing out)” and the desire to “keep up with the Jones’s.”
10 SESLOC Rewards to Bring Home for the Holidays
Thanksgiving might look a little different this year due to COVID, but a small celebration at home can be just as festive and meaningful. Did you know you can redeem your SESLOC HomeFREE Checking™ debit card and Visa Signature® Rewards card points for merchandise to elevate your celebration? Check out the top 10 SESLOC Rewards to bring home for the holidays.
Wills vs. Trust: Know the Difference
Wills and trusts are common documents used in estate planning. While each can help in the distribution of assets at death, there are important differences between the two.
Financially Preparing for a Pet
Expanding your family with a new furry, feathery, or scaly friend? Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or very experienced, don’t forget to consider the financial impact of a new pet and adjust your budget accordingly.
Combining Finances? Read This Guide on Budgeting for Couples
Disagreements about money and stress over financial concerns is a major — and common — problem in relationships. In fact, it’s often cited as the leading cause of divorce.
3 Ways to Marry Accounts
Consider these three ways to marry accounts, and be sure to check out our tips on handling finances as a couple:
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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.
SESLOC Education Grant Helps Ocean View Elementary Minds Bloom
At Ocean View Elementary in Arroyo Grande, one Second Grade class found reading could be transformational thanks to a SESLOC Education Grant.
Teena Colebrook Honored with SESLOC Cares for Community Award for Work With CAPSLO
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 Teen Colebrook, from CAPSLO.
SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Judy Garrett
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 Judy Garrett, from the Santa Maria Natural History Museum.