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Tax Season News and Survival Tips
The filing deadline for 2023 federal income tax returns is April 15, 2024, (April 17 in Maine and Massachusetts, due to local holidays). Even though the 2024 tax year is well underway, there may still be time to take steps that lower your tax liability for 2023.
SECURE 2.0 Provides New Retirement Savings Options in 2024
The SECURE 2.0 Act, passed in December 2022, made wide-ranging changes to U.S. tax laws related to retirement savings. While some provisions were effective in 2023, others did not take effect until 2024. Here is an overview of some important changes for this year.
10 Financial Moves to Kick Start 2024
Focusing on your finances in the new year? Get started with this easy 10 step financial wellness action plan:
Retirement Plan Limits for 2024
Many IRA and retirement plan limits are indexed for inflation each year. Several of these key numbers have increased once again for 2024.
Deductibility of Points and Other Closing Costs
The question you will face is whether you can deduct these fees immediately or whether they are added to the cost basis of your home.
Look Out for Tax Fraud Schemes
Get a head start on tax season this year by protecting yourself and your loved ones from these financially disastrous scams.
Can I Deduct Home Office Expenses?
If you use part of your home to conduct your trade or business, you might be able to deduct certain related expenses. To qualify for the home office deduction, you must pass certain tests.
What Kind of Insurance Coverage Do I Need For My Small Business?
Your insurance needs will obviously depend in part on the type of business you operate. However, all business owners should consider at least three types of insurance.
Unlock the Power of Your Credit Score in 2024
A credit score might seem like a mysterious three-digit number, but it holds significant influence over your financial life. Whether you’re applying for a loan or a credit card, renting an apartment, or even setting up utilities, your credit score plays a crucial role in the decisions that lenders, landlords, and service providers make.
Recent News
SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Candice Monge
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 Candice Monge, from CALM.
SESLOC Awarded National Award for “Most Appreciative Staff”
SESLOC has once again been recognized as a leading credit union that consistently provides an exceptional member service by MemberXP, a member experience solution from CU Solutions Group.
SESLOC Announces New SVP/Chief Information Officer
SESLOC Credit Union announced today that Shawn Mulqueeney has been selected as the new Senior Vice President/Chief Information Officer. The former CIO, Ken Long, has accepted a new role of Senior Vice President/Chief Risk Officer at SESLOC.
SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Jessa Brooks
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.
Save to Win Share Certificate Participants Celebrate Big Wins
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.
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