Talking about savings, spending, and debt with your partner doesn’t have to be awkward or embarrassing. Here’s how you can prepare to have the big talk about your personal finances.
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Life Stage: Newlywed & Engaged
Employer Open Enrollment: Make Benefit Choices That Work for You
Open enrollment is the window of time when employers introduce changes to their benefit offerings for the upcoming plan year. If you’re employed, this is your once-a-year chance to make important decisions that will affect your health-care choices and your finances.
10 SESLOC Rewards You Can Claim as a Wedding Gift
Wedding season is just around the corner. Whether you’re celebrating virtually or in person, you can redeem your SESLOC debit and Visa® Signature Rewards card points for a memorable wedding gift. Check out the top 10 SESLOC Rewards that you can claim as a wedding gift to celebrate the newlyweds.
Beware of Lifestyle Creep
Lifestyle creep, or lifestyle inflation, happens to the best of us. As your standard of living improves, your non-essential discretionary purchases gradually increase. You might even start to think your “wants” are “needs.” Some creep is natural and to be expected, but excessive creep can derail your finances.
Singing the Comparison Blues is the Theft of Joy (and Your Savings)
Do you use others for the barometer of what you should have or deserve to have? Constant exposure to your friends’ vacations, experiences, dining out, luxury purchases, new cars, and house upgrades on social media amplifies “FOMO (fear of missing out)” and the desire to “keep up with the Jones’s.”
10 SESLOC Rewards to Bring Home for the Holidays
Thanksgiving might look a little different this year due to COVID, but a small celebration at home can be just as festive and meaningful. Did you know you can redeem your SESLOC HomeFREE Checking™ debit card and Visa Signature® Rewards card points for merchandise to elevate your celebration? Check out the top 10 SESLOC Rewards to bring home for the holidays.
Financial Planning Issues for New Parents
As you prepare for life with your new child, it’s time to prepare a new financial plan for your family or make any necessary changes to your existing plan. You’ll want to consider how your baby will affect your budget, make sure you have adequate insurance, protect your child’s future with a well-thought-out estate plan, and determine how having a child will affect your income taxes.
Wills vs. Trust: Know the Difference
Wills and trusts are common documents used in estate planning. While each can help in the distribution of assets at death, there are important differences between the two.
Financially Preparing for a Pet
Expanding your family with a new furry, feathery, or scaly friend? Whether you’re a first-time pet owner or very experienced, don’t forget to consider the financial impact of a new pet and adjust your budget accordingly.
Combining Finances? Read This Guide on Budgeting for Couples
Disagreements about money and stress over financial concerns is a major — and common — problem in relationships. In fact, it’s often cited as the leading cause of divorce.
Recent News
SESLOC Cares for Community Award: Melissa Ward
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 Melissa Ward from 17 Strong.
SESLOC Celebrates $50,000 in Save to Win Prizes to Members
We’re celebrating a major milestone in helping our members achieve their financial goals. Since launching the 12-month Save to Win Share Certificate¹ in November 2019, nearly 800 SESLOC members have won a combined $50,000 by opening an account with at least $25!
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
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