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What Is a Certificate of Deposit? Understanding the Basics and Benefits

Learn what a certificate of deposit is, its benefits, and how to maximize your earnings with Sound Credit Union. Continue reading
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How One Clinician’s Vision—and Sound Credit Union’s Support—Brought Belmar Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics to Life

Building Belmar Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics meant building something that didn’t exist before. Continue reading

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Root Out Hunger in Western Washington

As advocates for increasing nutrition assistance programs, we hope to reduce childhood poverty and build healthier, thriving, families and communities. Continue reading

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It’s Almost Shred Day!

Sound Credit Union’s Shred Day is Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9am to 1pm (or until the truck is full) at 2 locations: Alderwood Branch and Pacific Ave Branch Continue reading

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Grow Your Business: Guide to smarter marketing

We’ve identified seven steps that will help you create a smart promotional plan that works for your business. Continue reading

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Managing Your Business: Working with cash flows and budgets

By providing a clear picture of your financial health, cash flow forecasts and budgets allow you to plan ahead, manage resources efficiently, and build resilience. Continue reading

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What Are the Tax Implications of Investing?

Taxes and retirement can be overwhelming, but that shouldn’t scare you away from investing in your future! Once you understand the tax advantages and disadvantages of different investment types, you’ll be able to set yourself up for a stress-free retirement. Continue reading

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Investing for Beginners

Investing can be daunting, but understanding the terminology, what it means to invest, and what type of investment is right for you can help demystify a powerful tool for financial security. Continue reading

What Are The Best Strategies for Retirement Investing?

There are so many ways to invest in your future, but it can be overwhelming to consider all of them and figure out what’s best for you. Check out a few potential strategies and weigh the implications to get started today! Continue reading

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How Much Should I Save vs. Invest?

If you’re lost when it comes to figuring out where your money should go, understanding how to prioritize saving and investing is the first step. While the most important thing is making sure your plan makes sense for your life, there are some general guidelines for responsible saving. Continue reading

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Business Productivity Health Check

Use this Business Productivity Health Check to help you assess the key areas that impact your performance. Continue reading