Financial success starts with a solid foundation. Get started today by learning about budgeting and financial basics.
Falling for a scam seems really common these days, but there are measures that you can take to protect yourself and prevent the leakage of your data on the internet. Check out these three tips for protecting your personal information:
With many Americans holding out hope that their student loan debt will be reduced or forgiven altogether, but also struggling to keep up with the latest news from the federal government, it’s not hard to see why scammers have been so successful. That’s why we are highlighting five ways to protect yourself from fraudsters pretending to have the power to provide you with student debt relief.
Here are seven ideas to help shape children’s attitudes and behaviors around finances. These everyday lessons provide opportunities to intentionally model good money management.
A 2021 study by Deloitte found that the average American internet household owns 23 connected devices, an increase from an average of 11 devices in 2019, and that number is increasing each year. When we think of devices, we mostly consider our smartphones, home computers, and tablets.
Ready for your summer getaway? Whether your plans include a road trip, a weekend in the woods, or an adventure abroad, we’ve got some tips to help you plan an unforgettable getaway. Check out our handy checklist before you go:
While home grocery and meal delivery are fast and convenient, it can be helpful to weigh the pros and cons of the added expenses involved if it is a choice and not a necessity. Outlined here are the key cost considerations of home grocery deliveries, restaurant deliveries, and home-delivered meal subscription boxes.
We’re stronger together in the fight against fraud, and awareness is our greatest tool. Here are some tips to protect your accounts and personal information against common types of fraud and scams:
#CashStuffing has quickly gained popularity on social media as people look for ways to adjust their spending to accommodate increasing prices at the gas pump and store shelves. Cash stuffing is basically a rebranding of the old tried and true method called the envelope system — take out cash at payday for discretionary purchases and divide it into dedicated envelopes for different spending categories, like gas, groceries, dining out, and so on.
While each retiree’s dream might be different, today’s senior citizen typically looks forward to making time for family, hobbies and travel. Today’s rapidly rising prices might cause seniors to put those dreams on hold. It’s understandable why seniors might feel anxious.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, between July 2020 and June 2021, 96,000 reports of “Amazon impersonation” were filed. Six thousand of the targeted individuals lost money in the scam, with reported losses totaling more than $27 million. The real numbers are likely to be significantly higher, because not all instances of fraud and attempted fraud are reported.
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 Jessa Brooks, from the Santa Maria YMCA.
26 members won a combined $7,300 in the monthly and quarterly Save to Win 12-month Share Certificate¹ prize drawing² earlier this month — including two big quarterly winners of $5,000 and $1,000. What would you do if you got the call announcing a surprise windfall? Anthony, the $1,000 quarterly prize winner, quite literally jumped for joy when he heard the good news.
SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Geri LaChance will retire as President and CEO effective June 2024 after 12 years of leadership at the credit union. LaChance will be succeeded by Executive Vice President/Chief Financial Officer Mike Quamma.
On the corner of People & Place, amazing things happen. Let’s take a look a back at what we’ve achieved together.
SESLOC employees cut back on nearly 10,000 miles this past quarter, saving 3.87 tons of carbon dioxide from entering our local air. Methods including like riding a bike, taking the bus or carpooling instead of driving alone, or telecommuting. Reducing our carbon...
