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Sound Credit Union Employees Assemble More Than 3,300 Meal Kits for Emergency Food Network

Sound Credit Union hosted its annual Afternoon of Service to support a local nonprofit organization. This year, the credit union partnered with Emergency Food Network to provide meals for individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Continue reading →
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Leveling Up Your Business: Four Step Productivity Strategy

It’s important to be aware when it’s time to invest in a productivity push, and a well-defined strategy will contribute to your overall efficiency. Continue reading →

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Understanding Sustainability: Benefits of Being Green

Whether you run your company from a small studio or a large manufacturing site, all businesses have some impact on the environment, with opportunities to reduce their carbon footprint. Continue reading →

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Protecting Your Business: Safeguarding Your Business From Email Phishing

Business Email Compromise (BEC) isn’t new, but there are ways to protect your business and yourself from these phishing attacks. Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Spend Smarter?

There are a number of ways you can spend smartly and create some breathing room in your budget so you can end that paycheck-to-paycheck cycle once and for all. Continue reading →

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Reasons for Personal Loans: Smart Uses and Key Tips Before You Borrow

Personal loans can be an important tool when it comes to paying for life’s essentials or recovering from credit card debt. But before you sign the dotted line, here are some things you should keep in mind. Continue reading →

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Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Announce UW-Wide FinTech Pitch

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How to Take Out A Student Loan: A Step-by-Step Guide for Students and Families

If you’re planning on going to college, you’re probably wondering “how do I take out a student loan?” Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading →

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How to Solve 80% of Your Accounting Problems

Accounting problems can have serious consequences for your business. Here we outline six ways to solve the majority of your accounting issues. Continue reading →

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Understanding the Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements

The bottom line, the US Government wants to check each company in the US is owned by a legitimate person, to avoid any company being used for fraudulent or criminal activity. Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Cash on Hand

While other aspects of business ownership are undeniably important, a crucial element in any successful business is its liquidity, or its cash on hand. Continue reading →