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Tools, tutorials and everyday advice to help you rock your personal finances.
What Is a Certificate of Deposit? Understanding the Basics and Benefits
The Basics of Retirement Accounts
An important thing to remember when considering your 401(k) is that it’s the account you put money into, not your actual investments. Continue reading
Teaching Kids to be Smart With Money
Your goal is to help them develop the kind of healthy spending habits that will turn them into grown-up savers and investors you’ll be proud of. Continue reading
How to Prepare For Next Year’s Tax Season Now
This guide can help you prep for next year so you can sail through tax season as quickly as possible with or without the help of a professional. Continue reading
Credit and Debit Card Fraud Handling and Prevention
It will take just a few minutes of your time to answer the questions and either confirm a transaction, or identify them as suspicious and unauthorized. Continue reading
Financially Strong at Sound
As a member of Sound, your funds are secure. The National Credit Union Share Insurance Fund (NCUSIF) insures your account to at least $250,000. The NCUSIF has the backing of the full faith and credit of the federal government. It is important to know that credit union members have never lost a penny of savings at a federally insured credit union. Continue reading
Six Dates in History That Changed Women’s Financial Futures
The paths we walk today were paved and fought for by some incredible and powerful women. Continue reading
Money Fights & How to Avoid Them
These proven strategies can help you communicate more and argue less about money. Continue reading
Parenthood: How Children Change Your Financial Picture
Money lessons with your children can start small, even when they’re young. Continue reading
First Hill Branch Closure
The First Hill Branch permanently closed on Friday, March 3, 2023 due to reduced branch traffic. Continue reading