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Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2026 Scholarship Recipients

Sound Credit Union is proud to recognize the 12 scholarship recipients for the 2026-2027 academic year. Continue reading
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Real Estate Market Update

This webinar is designed to inform you of first steps to buying your home, advantages of Sound’s underwriting process, and more! Continue reading

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Money Transfer Scams: How to Spot and Avoid Them

While money transfers are designed to be user-friendly and secure, fraudsters are getting creative with new ways to gain access to members’ funds. Help protect yourself and loved ones with these tips to keep your accounts and identity safe. Continue reading

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Common Scams to Avoid

An online scam is any scheme designed to trick people out of money or to steal their personal information. It’s important to be aware of any scam that can impact your life. Continue reading

2024 FinTech Incubator Challenge winner, Aashi Sharma with Jen Reed, VP/Public Relations at Sound Credit Union, and Michael Turek, Associate Director, Center for Business Analytics Milgard School of Business at the University of Washington Tacoma

Sound Credit Union and UWT Announce Winner of FinTech Incubator Challenge, Recognizing Innovation and Financial Technology Entrepreneurs

International Credit Union Day 2024

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Fraud-Defender: Safeguarding Your Identity

Fraud-Defender is a fully managed identity theft monitoring and recovery program. Continue reading

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Medicare: Do You Know the Medicare A, B, C & D Options?

This webinar recording covers the need-to-know details about Medicare plans with licensed insurance professional, Craig Anderton. Continue reading

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Sound Credit Union Works Together to Create Care Kits for Local Non-Profits

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Romance Scams: Broken Hearts, Empty Pockets

An openness to love can make individuals vulnerable to romance scams, where scammers exploit emotional connections for financial gain. Here’s how to protect yourself. Continue reading

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Evergreen Impact Housing Fund and Inland Group Announce Opening of Spanaway Affordable Housing Apartments