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Education Articles

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8 Back-to-School Shopping Hacks

Back-to-school season doesn’t have to break the bank. With these few tips, you can get through the season with your budget (and student’s excitement) intact.

Forming Money Habits

Affordable Sustainability, Part 2: Going Organic

In part 2 of the Affordable Sustainability series, we'll explore the benefits of going organic. No matter your reason for going organic, it doesn’t mean you have to be a big spender.

Forming Money Habits

Payment Apps Are Convenient, But Storing Money There Poses Risks

Payment apps like Zelle®, PayPal, and Venmo are convenient, but money held in these apps often lacks any sort of federal insurance protection.

Forming Money Habits Knowing Your Payment Options

Your Financial Checklist for Traveling Abroad

Before flying away on your dream vacation abroad, make sure you have a solid financial travel plan to ensure an exciting and worry-free adventure.

Knowing Your Payment Options Protecting Your Information

What Does Credit Union Membership Mean?

There are many benefits of being a credit union member-owner. See what sets credit unions apart from other financial institutions.

Choosing a Financial Partner

Digital Banking Upgrades: Making Your Day-To-Day Even Easier

SELCO has rolled out a number of enhancements that we hope will make our members' day-to-day banking even easier. 

Choosing a Financial Partner Forming Money Habits Knowing Your Payment Options

Homeowners Can Put Equity to Work with a HELOC

Upgrades, renovations, and additions to your home can be costly. Thankfully, homeowners have an effective tool at their disposal—their home’s equity.

Planning Your Future

Financial Wellness Planning: Reviewing and Tweaking

In the final step of your financial wellness journey, review and tweak by taking each step intentionally, adjusting your plan when needed, and staying true to your vision.

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Financial Wellness Planning: Start Investing for Retirement

While on your financial wellness journey, follow a few steps to establish and maintain a retirement plan that fits your needs.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Financial Wellness Planning: Building and Maintaining an Excellent Credit Score

In step 8 of your financial wellness journey, discover ways to build and maintain a quality credit score, an indication of stability and reliability in lenders' eyes.

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits