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

Switching from your current bank to SELCO Community Credit Union is surprisingly easy and can often be completed in just minutes. 

Choosing a Financial Partner

Protect Yourself from Unemployment Scams

Millions of Americans filed for unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Unfortunately, con artists were ready with their fraudulent scams.

Planning Your Future Protecting Your Information

3 Benefits of Using Mobile Check Deposit

There’s no need to squeeze a trip down to your local branch or ATM just to deposit a check. All it takes is a few minutes of your time and a smartphone or tablet.

Forming Money Habits

6 Apps To Help Kick-Start the School Year

As your children prepare to go back to school this fall—in person or remotely—give them a head start with these helpful apps.

Planning Your Future

Is It Time To Refinance Your Auto Loan?

Did you know you can refinance a vehicle loan? Under the right circumstances, you could enjoy considerable savings by restructuring your loan.

Buying a Vehicle Knowing Your Payment Options

4 Ways To Watch Your Savings Grow

Conventional savings accounts offer the easiest access to funds but the lowest interest rates. Don't overlook certificate, money market, and health savings accounts as alternatives. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

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

7 Life Insurance Misconceptions

Don't be fooled by common myths and misunderstandings about life insurance. Whatever your unique needs, it doesn’t hurt to give what you’ve heard additional thought.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance

SELCO Select Checking: Your Personal Financial Hub

SELCO Select Checking is your personal financial hub, with far more benefits than a traditional checking account.

Planning Your Future Knowing Your Payment Options

Renting as a College Student

Moving out on your own is exciting. But first, there are some key questions you need to ask and precautions you need to take before signing the lease agreement. 

Mastering Credit Planning Your Future