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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.
The Small Business Tax Survival Guide
Taxes can be complex, but understanding them is important, especially when you are a business owner. With proper tax planning, you can save money and support the growth of your business. Here is a breakdown of the essential tax basics for small businesses.
Mortgage Math Made Easy: A Guide to Mortgage Calculators
Thinking of buying a home? Estimating your potential mortgage payments is a key step in preparing financially. A mortgage loan calculator is an easy-to-use tool that provides insights into what you can afford by estimating monthly payments, total loan costs and interest. Ultimately, helping you understand what you can afford. Here is a guide to help you make the most of a mortgage calculator on your home-buying journey.
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.
Staycation or Vacation? How to Choose the Best Option for Your Wallet
Deciding between a staycation and a vacation? To make the best choice, it is essential to consider the value, costs and unique advantages of each. Here is a breakdown of the expenses and benefits to help you choose the option that best suits your needs.
Money-Saving Tips for Family Travel
Looking to whisk your kids away on the adventure of a lifetime? We get it, that can be a bit overwhelming, with the extra details and costs that come along with family trips. But fear not! With a bit of early planning and a carefully crafted budget, you can arrange a wonderful vacation that will not drain your pockets. Check out these money-saving tips to help turn those travel dreams into long-lasting family memories.
Is Buying a Fixer-Upper Right for You?
As home prices continue to rise and DIY culture gains momentum, more people are turning to fixer-uppers as an affordable, customizable housing option. The appeal of personalizing a space to fit your vision can make these homes attractive, but are they the right choice for you? Let’s explore the pros, cons, challenges and benefits of buying a fixer-upper to help you decide if it aligns with your goals, budget and skills.
Can You Access Your Retirement Plan Money After a Disaster?
If you have been affected by a recent federally declared major disaster, you may be relieved to hear that over the past few years, it has become easier to access your work-based retirement plan and IRA money. Following is a brief summary of the rules for qualified disaster recovery distributions and disaster-related plan loans. For more information, please contact your retirement plan or IRA Administrator.
2024 Year-End Tax Tips
Here are some things to consider as you weigh potential tax moves between now and the end of the year.
Recent News
SESLOC Earns Third Consecutive SLO County Family-Friendly Workplace Award
For the third consecutive year, SESLOC is recognized as one of the best workplaces for families! We’re proud to announce our BLUE Diamond award from San Luis Obispo County Family-Friendly Workplaces for creating a family-friendly culture for all of our employees.
The NEW SESLOC Rewards: Shop, Earn Points and Get Rewarded
The new online home of SESLOC Rewards launched on January 23, 2025, giving you even more tools to track the points earned from your everyday spending. You won’t have to re-register for site access – use your current username and password to get started.
2024 Year in Review
Your favorite credit union. Helping SESLOC Members Save today, and every day. SESLOC is a place for us all.
’Tis the Season for Savings
At SESLOC, we’re introducing new ways to help SESLOC Members Save. Whether you are just starting your financial journey, are an everyday saver, or have more to invest, there is something for everyone at SESLOC. We hope these benefits make your holidays more merry and bright and help you reach your financial goals and dreams in the coming year.
5 Ways to Level Up & Save More
Consider making moves to Level Up, with our new member benefits program.¹ Increasing benefits include select fee waivers, waived check orders, and rate discounts on new eligible consumer loans — all of which can help you save even more money and get ahead financially.
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