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HELOC: How Does It Work

Learn how a HELOC works, its pros & cons, and how it can help fund major expenses. Continue reading

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Home Refinance 101: Understanding the Benefits and Your Options

Discover the benefits of home refinance—lower payments, access to cash, and more. Explore your options with Sound Credit Union’s expert guidance. Continue reading

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How Do We Plan for Retirement as a Couple?

Planning for retirement as a couple is like designing your dream vacation but instead of just packing your bags, you’re preparing for decades of financial freedom. A little strategy and a lot of communication will set you up for success. Continue reading

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Financing Auto: Comparing Loans vs. Leases

Curious about the difference between loans and leases? Explore the pros and cons of each to find the best option for your needs! Continue reading

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How To Hit Retirement Benchmarks

You might be wondering what are the benchmarks for retirement savings and how to hit them. Here’s some helpful advice to get you started. Continue reading

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What Are the Best Tools for Tracking Financial Goals?

Whether you’re saving for a dream vacation, paying off debt, or building a nest, there are countless tools to help you stay on track with your financial goals. Continue reading

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The Best End-Of-Year Money Moves

As the year comes to a close, it’s a great time to get our financial lives in order to kick start the new year with new financial goals. Continue reading

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Securing Home Networks

If you or your employees spend some or all of the time working at home and rely on an internet connection, there is a risk of being compromised. Here’s now to mitigate that risk. Continue reading

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Gift Card Scams

Who doesn’t love getting a gift card for the holidays? It’s no surprise that fraudsters also love gift cards and are exploiting the increase of gift card purchases during the holidays to their advantage. Continue reading

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Savvy Holiday Spending

With the holidays around the corner, it’s a great time to evaluate your spending habits. Here are some tips and ideas to stay within budget this holiday season. Continue reading