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If you are one of the 43 million Americans with a federal student loan, then you know that after more than three years, loan payments resume in October 2023.
SLFCU offers several ways to seriously ramp up your savings. Click to read a round-up of our options.
Did you know SLFCU offers the ability to chat live with a representative in online banking, in our mobile app, and on our website?
At SLFCU, we know the last thing you want to be worried about is how you will pay for your next semester of college.
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Experiencing income loss can be very difficult and stressful. However, there are steps you can take to manage your financial situation.
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Here are some tips to get your budget on track.
SLFCU’s Savings Laboratory® Program is an exciting way for kids 12 and younger to learn about saving money.
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SLFCU’s partner, BALANCE Financial Fitness, has tools and resources that are free to SLFCU members
SLFCU members can receive discounts on select TurboTax® and H&R Block® products.
This year, go in on gifts with others and split the cost of the bill!
BALANCE Financial Fitness is offering a free online toolkit explaining how spending, saving, borrowing, and planning create your financial health.
SLFCU’s Savings Laboratory® Program has recently been updated to help children learn more about money.
BALANCE Financial Fitness is offering a new free online toolkit explaining how to improve your financial health.
For many people, bigger purchases in life can require borrowing money – and to qualify, you’ll almost certainly need to have a credit score.
SLFCU allows members in good standing to skip up to two payments on select loans in any rolling 12-month period.
If you or your student experiences a gap between your funding and the cost of college, here are a few options you can explore.
By taking the time to think about your goals, how much they cost, and when you want to achieve them, you will know exactly how much to save.
Having an emergency savings account could help you cover the costs of unexpected expenses in the instance your income changes.
Whether you’re starting or returning to college, it’s a good idea to set up a plan so you can feel confident about your responsibilities.
Being mindful about spending, and creating a savings goal now, can help keep your finances on track.
SLFCU’s Savings Laboratory® is an exciting way for kids 12 and younger to learn about saving money.
SLFCU's online and mobile banking make it simple to create and track your progress toward saving for a down payment.
The only way to build a credit record is to have and use credit. Here are some ideas on how to get started.
SLFCU's new partner can help you start 2019 on the path to a stronger financial future.
SLFCU members can create savings goals in online banking. Start a savings goal to buy a home, plan a wedding, or make charitable donations.
Free services give you access to your accounts everywhere life takes you, saving you both time and money.
If you're building a new budget or updating an existing one, these tips could help you better manage debt.
Setting up a budget can help you manage the money you earn and develop a plan to meet your future goals.
A CreditLine, also known as a line of credit, is a loan that allows you to borrow money and pay it back repeatedly, without having to apply for a new loan each time.
SLFCU offers all of the financial services you need, even if you are unable to visit or do not live near a branch.
It's important to verify that your account information is up to date in order to ensure your direct deposits don’t experience problems or delays.
SLFCU can help you set up your checking account to avoid Non Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees, returned checks, and declined cards.
There are three things you need to consider when saving for a home: a down payment, closing costs, and insurance and taxes.
There are a lot of features that comprise a checking account. We've answered some frequently asked questions to help you get the most out of your checking account.
It’s important to select a checking account that helps you meet your goals.
SLFCU offers solutions for managing difficult financial situations. You can rely on SLFCU to provide personal, caring service and professional guidance.
The balance in your checking account isn't necessarily the true amount of money you have available to spend. Your account balance only captures actions that have involved SLFCU.
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SLFCU's online banking will automatically determine how much lead time is needed to process and send your bill payments.
If you graduated from college in the spring, grace periods for your federal and private student loans are probably coming to an end. Most student loans have a six-month grace period before entering the repayment stage.
Managing money wisely isn’t just a concern for adults – teenagers with jobs receive paychecks, and many high school graduates receive monetary gifts.
Putting together a realistic and helpful budget can be harder than it looks. Here are 14 tips.
SLFCU offers all the financial services you need, even if you live far from a branch. These resources will help you keep track of your finances anywhere you go.