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Financial Literacy for Kids

Financial Literacy for Kids

Educating your children about financial wellness will help them build healthy spending habits for the future. Continue reading

Struggling to Pay Housing Bills? Here’s What You Need to Know

Struggling to Pay Housing Bills? Here’s What You Need to Know

Most creditors are willing to work out alternate payment plans, especially in emergency situations such as job loss or major illness. Continue reading

Sound Webinars

Sound Webinars

Sound Credit Union offers free webinars to help provide financial guidance on relevant financial topics. Continue reading

7 Ways to Turn Your Tax Refund Into Financial Relief

7 Ways to Turn Your Tax Refund Into Financial Relief

This credit card calculator will help you see for yourself how much putting your tax refund toward your debt can save you time, money, and a huge headache for years to come. Continue reading

Beware: Scammers want to take advantage of you

Beware: Scammers want to take advantage of you

Scams can come in many forms: email, text, a phone call, mail, or in-person. Continue reading

Seven Tips for Tracking Down Your Dream Career

Seven Tips for Tracking Down Your Dream Career

Personality quizzes and aptitude tests can be helpful in starting your career search, as long as you’re realistic about their results. Continue reading

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Four Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing a Mortgage

Owning a home is likely the largest financial commitment you’ll make in your life, and it’s easy to get caught up in details pertaining to debt-to-income ratios, the real estate market, current interest rates and amortization schedules. Continue reading

Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You

Where You Seek Financial Advice Says a Lot About You

Having an expert assess your financial situation and design a plan for you is an extremely powerful tool because they can recommend products, services and strategies that you might never have come across on your own. Continue reading

Choosing your Financial Institution

Choosing your Financial Institution

The very first financial decision you ever made is also one of the most important choices—it’s where to keep your money. Continue reading

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What Is Curbstoning? How to Avoid This Common Used Car Scam

A “curbstoner” often gets away with scamming buyers because they sell the vehicle and then ghost you. Continue reading