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California’s Middle Class Tax Relief Payments to Start This Week

California’s Middle Class Tax Relief Payments to Start This Week

by | Oct 6, 2022

The Middle Class Tax Refund (MCTR) is a one-time payment to provide inflation relief to Californians, and payments will be sent in batches starting Friday, October 7, 2022.  Payments are based on your 2020 tax filing, and if you efiled and used direct deposit, you can expect to receive your payment via direct deposit before the end of October.  If you filed by paper or meet additional criteria, you can expect to receive a MCTR debit card, which will be mailed in batches between October 25, 2022, and January 15, 2023.

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Protecting the Older People in Our Lives From Becoming Victims of Scams

Protecting the Older People in Our Lives From Becoming Victims of Scams

by | Aug 11, 2022

A January 2022 Pew Research study found that 75% of adults over 65 in the United States are using the internet regularly. This increased use of technology brings a heightened risk of fraud for all Americans. In this article we will address the most prevalent scams that target our senior citizens and provide simple advice on how to protect yourself and your elderly loved ones.

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Melinda Bagby Joins SESLOC as Sr. Member Business Loan Officer

Melinda Bagby Joins SESLOC as Sr. Member Business Loan Officer

by | Aug 4, 2022

We are excited to announce that Melinda Bagby has joined SESLOC as Senior Member Business Loan Officer. In this role, Melinda is responsible for initiating new business growth and overseeing business member relationships, with a focus on Santa Maria and Northern Santa Barbara County, plus the five cities area of San Luis Obispo County.

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5 Coffee Shops Where You Earn More Rewards Points

Earn bonus rewards points when you use your HomeFREE debit or Visa Signature Rewards credit card at participating Local Rewards businesses, helping you stretch the value of your dollar while supporting the amazing local businesses that make the Central Coast so special.

SESLOC Announces New CFS* Financial Advisor

We’re pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Datu, a registered financial advisor with SESLOC’s broker/dealer CUSO Financial Services, L.P.* (CFS), to SESLOC’s Wealth Management program.

Top 5 Places to Earn Bonus Rewards Points Near Cal Poly Campus

Did you know that SESLOC credit union members earn rewards points on eligible debit card purchases that can be redeemed for gift cards, cash back, or to cover purchases (like your textbooks) in the form of a statement credit? You also earn bonus points by swiping your...

What to Know About Bank Failures

We want to share with you how SESLOC and other credit unions stand out as a reliable and secure option for consumers and small businesses in our local communities.

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!

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