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Come into any SLFCU branch to donate much needed school supplies for this upcoming school year.
This year’s Read to Me Book Drive collected over 50 boxes of children’s books that were distributed to schools and community groups throughout the Albuquerque area.
SLFCU members attending college in 2024-2025 are invited to enter our annual essay scholarship competition!
SLFCU is partnering with Sandia National Laboratories for this year’s Read to Me Book Drive!
Teaching kids and teens about money can be easy with SLFCU. From youth accounts to free financial education for teens, we can help teach money management at any age.
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.
For 29 years, SLFCU has supported student members with our annual Scholarship Competition.
Show love for your credit union by entering our first-ever Yellow, Blue, and SLFCU Auto Photo Contest! You could win a special prize!
SLFCU members ages 13-17 are invited to submit articles on a financial topic of their choice to be considered for publication 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.
SLFCU members attending college in 2022-2023 are invited to enter our annual essay scholarship competition.
Teaching kids and teens about money can be easy with help from SLFCU. We have options to help teach money management at any age.
On Saturday, February 18th from 10 am to 3 pm, SLFCU invites the community to join us at the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History's Discover STEAM Day.
SLFCU’s Savings Laboratory® Program is an exciting way for kids 12 and younger to learn about saving money.
SLFCU Teen Member Daniel shares how his first job is helping him learn how to manage his money and develop good spending habits.
Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship winners, and thank you to the 27 members who volunteered their time as judges.
Now’s a great time to make sure computers are ready for a busy school year, and to learn how to avoid common online dangers.
SLFCU Teen Member Landon Stewart shares how he keeps track of his spending to encourage better savings habits for the future.
The teenage years are an ideal time to introduce young people to hands-on financial experiences and help them develop smart money habits.
SLFCU offers resources and tools to help young members have a financially successful future.
The New Mexico Credit Union Education Foundation (NMCUEF) is accepting scholarship applications for the 2022-2023 school year.
Congratulations to our 2021 scholarship winners, and thank you to the 19 members who volunteered their time as judges.
SLFCU Teen Member Nico Grayson shares how his acts of kindness grew into something more meaningful during the pandemic.
SLFCU’s Savings Laboratory® Program has recently been updated to help children learn more about money.
SLFCU Teen Member Delaney Montoya shares her experience in starting a fashion business as a teen during the pandemic.
SLFCU Teen Member Rebekah Payne shares what her first job taught her about earning money and setting financial goals.
SLFCU Teen Member Jaelyn Sigmon shares her tips on how to resist impulse buying.
SLFCU Teen Member Delia Bradley breaks down the impact that friendship can have on a teen's spending habits.
SLFCU Teen Member Nathaniel Morgan talks about the importance of building credit in your teens.
Congratulations to our 2020 scholarship winners, and thank you to the 27 members who volunteered their time as judges.
College is often the first time young adults are making their own money decisions, and budgeting should be discussed well ahead of campus arrival.
SLFCU teen member Taryn Ortiz details how she manages her money into four different categories.
SLFCU teen member John Wendt explains how saving money can be like playing a video game.
Share a photo of your completed coloring page on our Facebook page for a chance to win a $25 gift card to a local restaurant.
SLFCU teen member Dallin Gariety goes over many of the benefits of budgeting.
SLFCU teen member Megan Stein offers tips on how to budget and save.
SLFCU teen member Hailey Robbins offers three saving tips for teens.
Learn ways to help protect yourself from frauds and scams on social media.
SLFCU teen member Simran Bhardwaj reflects on the trials and errors of trying to raise money for her high school club.
SLFCU teen member Mary Brannon explains why she believes teens should save money, even if they think they're too young.
Congratulations to our 2019 scholarship winners, and thank you to the 24 members who volunteered their time as judges.
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.
SLFCU teen member Simran Bhardwaj talks about how she turned her baking hobby into a business.
SLFCU’s Savings Laboratory® is an exciting way for kids 12 and younger to learn about saving money.
Mariah explains why saving your money is a wiser choice than spending it, and how SLFCU's Savings Laboratory® Program encouraged her to save.
Since payments have turned digital, Rebecca feels the new generation doesn’t know the process of writing or cashing a check.
This summer I made a big decision. With the proceeds from my first job, I decided to open a Roth IRA.
The holidays can be a great opportunity to teach children valuable lessons about money.
If you do these things, being a cardholder will be a lot easier, and you'll be more comfortable handling your own money.
With the SLFCU Savings Laboratory®, teaching your child positive financial habits can be both fun and rewarding.
What to do when school grants, scholarships and government loans don’t cover the costs of attending college.
I will be making a tangible difference in our New Mexico community, and I know that someone’s life is improving.
Although investing isn’t necessary to become financially stable or independent, it may provide benefits to someone looking for a smart way to grow their extra cash.
The Maki parents make sure their kids have regular opportunities to think about saving and spending money.
Good credit is the key to a solid financial foundation. It can help you secure a loan for school and a car, often at a better rate than someone with a low score would receive.
Designed to help encourage savings habits and financial responsibility at an early age, the SLFCU Savings Laboratory program offers an engaging way for kids to get excited about saving.
When opening a savings account for a child, it's important to consider what purpose the account will serve.