SELCO branches and contact centers will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents' Day. Account access and support will still be available through digital banking and our virtual phone assistant.

Some members may experience intermittent access to digital banking. We apologize for the inconvenience and are working with our vendor to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

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Education Articles

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5 Reasons It’s a Better Time Than You Think to Buy a Home

Purchasing real estate is a solid investment, no matter the state of the market. Here are five reasons why it's a better time than you think to invest in buying a home.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home

What to Buy and What to Skip in April

There aren't any major shopping holidays in April, but there are still plenty of deals to be had. Here's a few things to buy and skip in April.

Planning Your Future

What to Buy and What to Skip in March

March may be one of the slower shopping months, but there are still quality sale items during the month. Here's what to buy and what to skip in March. 

Planning Your Future

What to Buy and What to Skip in February

February isn't all about Valentine's Day. There are plenty of other bargain buys this month. Here's what to buy and what to skip in February.

Planning Your Future

What to Buy and What to Skip in January

If you have a little room left in your budget to splurge, there are bargains to be had in January. Here's what to buy and what to skip this month.

Planning Your Future

Common Savings Terms (and What They Really Mean)

Gaining an understanding of how terms, like the ones we go over in this glossary, work together will clear a path forward for making the most of your money. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Realistic (Financial) New Year’s Resolutions

On the search for doable, practical resolutions that could be a major boon to your financial journey? This is the perfect time to add some resolutions to help you save, be informed, and plan ahead.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits Protecting Your Information

6 Family-Proof (Financial) Holiday Conversation Starters

If personal finance talk comes up at your holiday gathering, try to steer the conversation with these family-proof topics to help keep spirits high.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

What’s a Credit Score? And How Can You Improve Yours?

What is a credit score? And why does it matter? In short, your credit score demonstrates to lenders how likely you are to pay back a loan.

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Making Sense of Rising Insurance Rates

A confluence of market trends caused insurance carriers to raise their rates. Despite this occurrence, there are still ways to enjoy savings on your insurance policies.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance