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Loose Change Stack-Up

The Loose Change Stack-Up game is an easy and fun activity to help your kids learn to count change as well as the value of earning money. 

Forming Money Habits

10 Financial New Year’s Resolutions

Hard to believe, but the time has come to make your annual New Year’s resolutions. How about getting your “financial house” in order? 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

7 Savvy Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund

Paying off debt isn’t just about being responsible now, it’s about saving money in the immediate future. Learn how to spend, or save, your tax refund with these easy tips. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

P2P Payment Systems: What You Need to Know

Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment systems are changing the way we handle our money. It’s now easier than ever to pay back friends and family.

Forming Money Habits Knowing Your Payment Options

Plan For Retirement, Especially In Your 20s

Learn how to plan for retirement at an early age. The sooner you get into the habit of saving for retirement, the more time your money has to grow. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

After Recent Decline, CDs Rebound

CD rates are the highest they've been in years, and SELCO’s certificates are offering some of the best returns available. See for yourself how we compare.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Signs You Might Be Living Beyond Your Means

It's easy to accrue debt these days. Steer away from the "living paycheck to paycheck" path by checking yourself for these red flags.

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

What To Know About ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Choosing a "Buy Now, Pay Later" option at check-out is so easy, it almost seems too good to be true. Learn the pros and cons of using these services. 

Forming Money Habits Knowing Your Payment Options

Looking to Consolidate Debt? Try a HELOC.

Burdened by high-interest credit cards? A home equity line of credit can be a great way to consolidate debt and minimize monthly payments.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Crypto May Be Hot, But These Investment Options Are Safer

More than 65 million Americans own some form of cryptocurrency. But what exactly is crypto? Learn how it works and some safer investment alternatives. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits