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

If you are like a lot of Oregonians, there is a fair chance you have considered switching from your big bank to a more local financial institution. Research conducted by Resonate's consumer database in 2019 found that 5.3% of the online adult population in the United States  considered changing financial institutions  (Resonate calls them...

What Does Credit Union Membership Mean?

When credit unions profit, so do you. There are more than 6,000 credit unions in the United States (and growing), yet doubt continues to creep into many people's minds about whether their structure and services (including digital tools) can stand up to larger banks. SELCO and other credit unions continue to gather momentum—and set themselves apa...

What Does It Mean to Be a SELCO Member?

Everyone deserves to Live a Good Life—and could use someone who’s looking out for them along the way. Whatever “a good life” means to you, we’re committed to helping you get there. SELCO is a place where everyone belongs and where you have a true advocate and partner ready to you help you set and reach your financial goals. Simply put, it’s a...

What Does Value Mean When It Comes to Banking?

Value means something a little bit different to all of us. Ultimately, though, value comes down to a feeling—a feeling that you are getting more than you expected. Financial institutions claim to hold the key to value. Some will tout a rate or dangle a special introductory offer to express value. But to many of us, these deals are superficial an...

5 Things You Probably Have Wrong About Credit Unions

Trusting any financial institution, from the smallest local credit union to the largest national bank, requires a leap of faith. The search for a financial institution with the perfect balance of trust, products, and personal service, along with the belief that you are more to them than just an account number, can be challenging. Add community...