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10 Steps to Financial Wellness
In this 10-part series, we’ll take you on a journey toward financial wellness, tackling important financial subjects one by one and in detail, giving you the skills to be a financial wellness expert.
3 Ways to Build a Rainy-Day Fund
SELCO's high-yield savings accounts are a great place to start a rainy-day fund, which is designed to cover smaller, unexpected expenses. Here are three easy ways to build this fund.
Keep Your Investments on Track While Weathering the Inflation Storm
There are many forces working against us right now. Inflation, gas prices, and stock market woes have made investing a big challenge. But it’s wise to stick to a long-term plan while being frugal in the moment to weather the storm.
What's a Credit Score? And How Can You Improve Yours?
Thinking about applying for a loan? You’ll want to pay close attention to your credit score. But 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.
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Financial Calculators
Crunch the numbers to see how much you could save by refinancing your car or mortgage, when you'll hit your savings goal, how much home you can afford, and more.
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Make Every Dollar Really Count with Cultivate High-Yield Savings
With SELCO's revamped Cultivate High-Yield savings account, you don't need a lot of money to enjoy great rates. Cultivate offers high yields on balances all the way up to $50,000.
Despite the Noise, Stay the Course on Your Financial Plan
When it comes to the economy and politics, change is inevitable. What doesn’t need to change is your approach to financial wellness. If you were comfortable with your financial plan in 2024, stay the course in 2025.
When to Use (And Not Use) a Credit Card
When used responsibly, a credit card can be a useful tool for helping reach your financial goals. Here are examples of ways to put a credit card to good use, as well as instances when using a different form of payment (or avoiding a purchase altogether) is the better option.