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Sound Credit Union Begins Construction on New Parkland Branch

Sound Credit Union (Sound) will temporarily close its Parkland branch on July 24, 2026 to begin construction of a new, modern branch designed to better serve members and the surrounding community. Continue reading
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Sound Credit Union Recognizes 2024 Scholarship Recipients

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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

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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

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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

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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

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How to Scale Your Business

Your path to productivity success lies not in just growing your company but in scaling. Continue reading

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Developing New Business Models

Business models are a revenue collection strategy, often determined by the nature of your business and by your own choices. Continue reading

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How to Rebuild Credit Score Fast After a Financial Setback

The journey to rebuilding your credit can seem daunting, but getting back to a score you can be proud of can be done. Continue reading