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Your College Buying Guide

Check out this buying guide for tips on what you will and won't need during your time on your college campus.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

6 Ways to Stay Ahead of Scams, Fraud, and Identity Theft

Identity theft is on the rise. Follow these protective measures to prevent yourself from becoming the next victim.

Protecting Your Information

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche

Looking for an efficient way to eliminate your debt? Discover the debt snowball and debt avalanche, which focus on paying off one debt at a time.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits Knowing Your Payment Options

True or False: Money Edition

When it comes to the topic of money, it’s not always easy to tell reality from myth—even when you’re expected to be financially independent.

Forming Money Habits

Recreational Vehicles Made for Winter Adventure Seekers

The weather may be turning colder, but that doesn't mean the adventure needs to end. Maybe it's time to explore with a snowmobile, ATV, or RV.

Buying a Vehicle

Do It Yourself or Hire a Pro?

Some home-improvement projects are best left to the professionals. But for others, a little sweat equity could mean considerable savings.

Owning a Home

Telematics: Rewarding Safe Drivers Through Technology

Using technology, telematics-based insurance is able to set rates based on how you actually drive, not on how you're likely to drive.

Buying a Vehicle Understanding Insurance

Popular Holiday Scams (and How to Avoid Them)

It’s natural to act quickly when you find a good deal—especially when you’ve been searching for the perfect gift. That's why scammers step up their game during the holidays.

Protecting Your Information

Switching From Your Bank As Easy as 1 … 2 … 3 … 4

Switching from your current bank to SELCO Community Credit Union is surprisingly easy and can often be completed in just minutes. 

Choosing a Financial Partner

Protect Yourself from Unemployment Scams

Millions of Americans filed for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, con artists were ready with their fraudulent scams.

Planning Your Future Protecting Your Information