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What Does Value Mean When It Comes to Banking?

Value comes down to a feeling—a feeling that you are getting more than you expected. See how SELCO works to make you feel valued.

Choosing a Financial Partner Planning Your Future

10 Tips for Finding the Right Contractor

Planning a home-improvement project? You may need to hire a contractor. Follow this checklist to help find the best candidates for the job.

Owning a Home

7 Tips to Protect Yourself When Buying a Used Car Privately

If you're looking to purchase a car privately and not through a dealership, follow these tips to protect yourself from potential "curbstoners" when shopping online for a used car.

Buying a Vehicle

Generation Z and the Minefield of Online Scams

Young people's familiarity with technology—specifically, social media—can create a false sense of security when they are targeted by online scams.

Protecting Your Information

Link Digital Checking: The Rewards Account That Pays You Back

SELCO’s digital checking account features round-up savings matches, overdraft protection, free financial coaching, and more. Check out the latest way to invest in yourself.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

The Ins and Outs of 401K Withdrawals and Loans

As inflation persisted, a record number of people dipped into their 401K accounts to help make ends meet. We explain the tradeoffs of going this route.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Certificate Rewards: Earn More When You Save with SELCO

Our Certificate Rewards automatically add up to 0.50% to all standard certificate rates when you qualify. And that’s on top of the competitive rates of our certificates.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

‘Smishing’: What Is It, Why Is It So Common, and What Can You Do About It?

"Smishing," a scam in which criminals send texts looking to steal your personal information, is on the rise. Here's how to slow them down.

Protecting Your Information

What to Buy and What to Skip in October

Black Friday is still several weeks away, but October brings quality deals on items like bikes, Halloween costumes, and outdoor furniture.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

What to Buy and What to Skip in September

From Labor day on, September is a great month to find a bargain on things like plants, airfare for the holidays, and jeans.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits