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Backpack Brigade Receives Proceeds from Sound Credit Union's 2026 Employee Fundraiser
Sound Credit Union announced that Seattle-based nonprofit Backpack Brigade is the recipient of proceeds from its 2026 employee fundraising campaign. Continue reading
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Guide to the SBA’s General 7(a) Business Loan Program
Looking for business funding? The SBA 7(a) loan offers up to $5 million for various needs, with the SBA guaranteeing up to 85%. Your lender provides the funds, and the SBA backs it. Check your eligibility and start your application today! Continue reading
Retirement Accounts 101: The Basics on What You Need
If you don’t have an employer-sponsored retirement plan, it’s time to look at IRAs. IRA stands for Individual Retirement Account, and there are four different types — all of which fall under the heading of ‘self-directed’ retirement plans Continue reading
Separating Your Business and Personal Accounts
From day one, business owners should have a separate bank account in which to deposit their income and pay their business expenses as it’s easier, faster and more accurate to claim business expenses. Continue reading
Investment Scams Awareness
With a struggling economy, inflation, and everyday struggles, the desire for an unexpected windfall of “free money”, combined with the desperation to cover piling bills can make people susceptible to fraud. Continue reading
Business Insurance You Will Need
When it comes to protecting your small business, your profit margins are not what should determine whether to get insurance. What matters is how great the impact would be to your business should something unexpected go wrong. Continue reading
Home Refinance Calculator
Refinancing could reduce your monthly mortgage payments, freeing up your budget for other priorities. Continue reading
Online Payments Setup How-To Guide
Sound offers several options to make loan payments. Though we recommend making payments from within Online Banking, we offer several other payment options that don’t require Online Banking or the Mobile App.
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Taking Contactless Payments
By offering contactless payments, businesses can save money over time by reducing the need for physical infrastructure related to cash handling and manual payment processing. Continue reading
How to Scale Your Business
Your path to productivity success lies not in just growing your company but in scaling. Continue reading