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3 Ways to Build a Rainy-Day Fund

SELCO's high-yield savings accounts are a great place to start a rainy-day fund. Here are three easy ways to build this fund.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

What to Buy and What to Skip in July

July has a lot to offer, from red, white, and blue gear to summer clothing and back-to-school items. Here’s what to buy and what to skip in July. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

What to Buy and What to Skip in June

Despite the demand for summer gear, June is actually a great time to pick up some essentials for the warmer months.

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

5 Reasons It’s a Better Time Than You Think to Buy a Home

Purchasing real estate is a solid investment, no matter the state of the market. Here are five reasons why it's a better time than you think to invest in buying a home.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home

What to Buy and What to Skip in April

There aren't any major shopping holidays in April, but there are still plenty of deals to be had. Here's a few things to buy and skip in April.

Planning Your Future

What to Buy and What to Skip in March

March may be one of the slower shopping months, but there are still quality sale items during the month. Here's what to buy and what to skip in March. 

Planning Your Future

What to Buy and What to Skip in February

February isn't all about Valentine's Day. There are plenty of other bargain buys this month. Here's what to buy and what to skip in February.

Planning Your Future

What to Buy and What to Skip in January

If you have a little room left in your budget to splurge, there are bargains to be had in January. Here's what to buy and what to skip this month.

Planning Your Future

Common Savings Terms (and What They Really Mean)

Gaining an understanding of how terms, like the ones we go over in this glossary, work together will clear a path forward for making the most of your money. 

Planning Your Future Forming Money Habits

Realistic (Financial) New Year’s Resolutions

On the search for doable, practical resolutions that could be a major boon to your financial journey? This is the perfect time to add some resolutions to help you save, be informed, and plan ahead.

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