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SESLOC Awards Over $200,000 in Education Grants

SESLOC Awards Over $200,000 in Education Grants

SESLOC is starting 2025 with a high note, reaching a major milestone in our educational grants program. Since 2013, SESLOC has funded over $200,000 of grants for classrooms in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara counties. Each month, SESLOC awards education...

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Thank You for “Giving Joy”

Thank You for “Giving Joy”

We recently held a holiday fundraiser in our branches and online in support of the Family Care Network. This local nonprofit supports children and youth in foster care, as well as families struggling with homelessness and unhealed trauma in San Luis Obispo and Northern Santa Barbara Counties this holiday season.

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5 Ways to Level Up & Save More

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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SESLOC Marks 5 Years of Impact with EverFi’s Financial Scholars Program

SESLOC Marks 5 Years of Impact with EverFi’s Financial Scholars Program

For five years, SESLOC has proudly sponsored EverFi’s Financial Scholars program, providing Central Coast high school students with practical, online financial education curriculum on topics like budgeting, credit, taxes, financing higher education, and more. Here are the program results from the 2023-2024 school year and the impact the program has made on students over the last half decade.

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Central Coast Christmas Gifts: Unwrap Local Rewards This Season

Central Coast Christmas Gifts: Unwrap Local Rewards This Season

Give your budget a jolly-good boost by shopping locally this holiday season! Earn delightful bonus rewards points¹ when you use your HomeFREE Checking™ debit or Visa Signature Rewards® credit card at participating Local Rewards² businesses. You can gather points that can be redeemed for gift cards, cash back and other merry rewards at seslocrewards.org.

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Is Buying a Fixer-Upper Right for You?

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.

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