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Exploring Bank Accounts

Opening a bank account is an important step toward financial independence and responsible money management. It lets you securely store your money, learn about banking services, and develop essential financial skills.  

Youth Tips & Activities

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

6 Family-Proof (Financial) Holiday Conversation Starters

If personal finance talk comes up at your holiday gathering, try to steer the conversation with these family-proof topics to help keep spirits high.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

6 Savvy Ways to Save at the Pump

The price of gas has been a pain point for Americans for a while. Even so, there are simple ways to save a few bucks every time you fill up at the pump.

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

Buying Your First Car

Buying a car is a big step toward independence. It’s also a lot of responsibility (and potentially a lot of money). Even if you can’t purchase a car just yet, it’s never too early to learn the process. Here’s a simple guide to the steps involved.

Youth Tips & Activities

What’s a Credit Score? And How Can You Improve Yours?

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.

Mastering Credit

How to Get a Job for Teens

Whether you’re a teen searching for your first or next job, it can be a challenge knowing where to look. Check out the following tips for jumpstarting your search.  

Youth Tips & Activities

4 Steps to Start Saving

Saving money isn’t always easy, and often the hardest part is just getting started. This is where a savings plan can come in handy.

Youth Tips & Activities

Plan a Meal

With this activity, created especially for kids ages 8-12, you’ll satisfy your taste buds while also sharpening your financial skills. 

Youth Tips & Activities