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Budgeting & Money Management

Avoid Checking Account "Oops" Situations

SLFCU can help you set up your checking account to avoid Non Sufficient Funds (NSF) fees, returned checks, and declined cards.

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Teen Article: The Right Way to Both Save and Spend

As a teen it can be hard to know how to spend and also save at the same time. 

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Buying a Home: What to Save and How to Get There

There are three things you need to consider when saving for a home: a down payment, closing costs, and insurance and taxes.

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Teen Article: The Snowball Effect of Saving

The way you spend and save money when you are a teenager can help you in your future. Some teens spend money as soon as they get it.

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Convenient Account Access When Traveling

Just because you're away from home doesn't mean you have limited access to your accounts.

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Budgeting Strategies for Kids and Teens

When teaching finances to children, it can be difficult to point out the distinction between needs and wants, since many needs are handled by their parents.

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Checking Account Questions Answered

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.

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5 Things to Look for in a Checking Account

It’s important to select a checking account that helps you meet your goals.

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SLFCU Can Help in Difficult Situations

SLFCU offers solutions for managing difficult financial situations. You can rely on SLFCU to provide personal, caring service and professional guidance.

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How Much Can You Spend?

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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Avoid ATM Fees & Surcharges

There are two costs you might incur for using an out-of-network ATM. An ATM surcharge is assessed by a financial institution for using one of their ATMs when you are not a customer. 

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Manage Money with Your Child

Children can be introduced to the concept of money at a young age. Whether it’s spending birthday money on a new toy or helping a parent at the grocery store, there are many opportunities.

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Pays Bills on Time in Online Banking

SLFCU's online banking will automatically determine how much lead time is needed to process and send your bill payments.

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Managing Student Loans

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.

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Money Management Strategies for Teens

Managing money wisely isn’t just a concern for adults – teenagers with jobs receive paychecks, and many high school graduates receive monetary gifts.

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14 Household Budgeting Tips

Putting together a realistic and helpful budget can be harder than it looks. Here are 14 tips.

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Members Often Ask: Savings Transfer Limits

Why am I limited to six unsigned savings withdrawals or transfers each month?

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Stick With SLFCU When You Move

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.

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