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Financial Wellness Planning: Practicing Mindful Spending
In step 5 of your financial wellness journey, rein in your impulses and practice mindful spending to keep the occasional indulgence from becoming a bad habit.
Financial Wellness Planning: Having the Money Talk with Your Partner
In step 4 of your financial wellness journey, it's time to have the often-difficult money conversation with your partner. We've laid out some tips for smoothing things over for this talk.
Financial Wellness Planning: Paying Down Debt
The third step in your journey to financial wellness may be the most challenging. Crushing your debt takes time, but it can be done with intentional action and commitment.
Financial Wellness Planning: Creating a Budget
Create a budget and stick to it. There are many budgeting methods, so choose what's best for your personality and money management style.
Financial Wellness Planning: Tracking Your Spending
Start your journey toward financial wellness by tracking all your spending. There are plenty of budgeting apps out there, or you can track your spending manually.
Your Personal Boat Buying Guide
Owning a boat is a major commitment. Best to know what's in store before deciding what you're buying, when you're buying it, and how you're financing.
Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche
Looking for an efficient way to eliminate your debt? Discover the debt snowball and debt avalanche, which focus on paying off one debt at a time.
What Does It Mean to Be a SELCO Member?
Whatever “a good life” means to you, we’re committed to helping you get there. At SELCO, you have a true advocate and partner ready to help you set and reach your financial goals.
5 Reasons It’s a Better Time Than You Think to Buy a Home
Purchasing real estate is a solid investment, no matter the state of the market. Here are five reasons why it's a better time than you think to invest in buying a home.
Making the Most of Your Oregon Tax 'Kicker'
Oregon taxpayers will get a credit on their state income tax return in 2024. This "kicker" is the result of a record $5.6 billion revenue surplus. Discover a few ways to put your kicker to good use.