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How to Reboot Your Emergency Fund Without Cutting All the Fun
New Year, New Scams: The Top Financial Scams for 2026 and How to Avoid Them
Here are some of the most common scams to watch out for, based on the latest data, plus practical ways to protect yourself and your money in 2026. Continue reading
Sound Credit Union Welcomes Ian Crawford to their Business Lending Team
Sound Credit Union (Sound) recently welcomed Ian Crawford as their Business Lending Production Manager. Continue reading
page and pine: Building Community One Book at a Time
When page & pine opened its doors in downtown Puyallup, it was born from a simple but powerful intention: to bring something meaningful to the community. Continue reading
Washington Flood Relief
The Puget Sound region is facing the devastating effects of a powerful atmospheric river, leading to landslides, overflowing rivers, and widespread evacuations. Nearly 100,000 individuals have been encouraged to leave their homes, and many of our members and community members are experiencing significant challenges. Continue reading
Washington State College Students Innovate at First Hackathon Hosted by Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma
More than 141 students registered to participate in the first HuskyHack hackathon, a new collaboration between Sound and the Milgard Center for Business Analytics. Continue reading
Penny Production Discontinued
The U.S. Treasury discontinued penny production earlier this year, and this has led to a nationwide shortage impacting financial institutions across the country. As a result, our primary coin vendor has stopped supplying pennies in our currency orders. Continue reading
How to Choose the Right Business Checking Account for Your Company
Learn How to Choose the Right Business Checking Account With Tips on Features, Fees, and How to Open One Online for Your Company’s Needs. Continue reading
Top 5 Benefits of Choosing a Short Term CD for Your Savings
Discover the top 5 benefits of a short-term CD and see why this secure savings option fits your financial goals. Continue reading
Protect Your Business from Payment Redirection Scams
Payment redirection scams occur when cybercriminals impersonate trusted contacts, such as vendors, employees, or executives, and trick victims into sending payments to fraudulent accounts. Continue reading
What Should I Do If My Identity Is Stolen?
We live in an era rife with scams, and to a scammer, no type of information is too trivial. If you’ve realized your info may be in the wrong hands — what should you actually do? Continue reading