SELCO In The News

Guest Column: AI is a new tool for scammers, protect yourself

November 21, 2023 | The Bulletin

There has been a significant increase in the sophistication of "social engineering" scams, in large part because of the advancement and proliferation of artificial intelligence. Scammers now have an effective tool to limit the glaringly obvious linguistic errors that were once a first line of defense for consumers.

Guest Column: Advice for people thinking of buying a home

September 15, 2023 | The Bulletin

If you’ve been confused by the real estate market, you’re not alone. In Central Oregon, we’ve seen home prices remain relatively high even with rising interest rates. But there are some substantial upsides to buying now.

Head Start Book Drive underway at Roundabout Books

July 28, 2023 | KTVZ

The fifth annual Head Start Book Drive with Roundabout Books and SELCO Community Credit Union is underway. NeighborImpact aims to collect 1,350 new books for Head Start and Early Head Start children and families this fall.

Forbes Announces ‘Best Credit Unions in Each State 2023’

June 27, 2023 | GoWest Credit Union Association

SELCO Community Credit Union was one of the 20+ GoWest credit unions in the six-state region to be named in Forbes’ “Best Credit Unions in Each State 2023.”

Guest Column: The financial lessons of a first job

June 22, 2023 | Bend Bulletin

A teen’s first job is an important rite of passage. It's a chance to earn their own money, and to determine how best to spend it. Sandy Wagner, Central Oregon Regional Manager at SELCO, offers advice to parents about helping their children develop strong financial habits that will last a lifetime.