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What Is a Certificate of Deposit? Understanding the Basics and Benefits

Learn what a certificate of deposit is, its benefits, and how to maximize your earnings with Sound Credit Union. Continue reading
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Managing Your Business: Working with cash flows and budgets

By providing a clear picture of your financial health, cash flow forecasts and budgets allow you to plan ahead, manage resources efficiently, and build resilience. Continue reading

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What Are the Tax Implications of Investing?

Taxes and retirement can be overwhelming, but that shouldn’t scare you away from investing in your future! Once you understand the tax advantages and disadvantages of different investment types, you’ll be able to set yourself up for a stress-free retirement. Continue reading

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Investing for Beginners

Investing can be daunting, but understanding the terminology, what it means to invest, and what type of investment is right for you can help demystify a powerful tool for financial security. Continue reading

What Are The Best Strategies for Retirement Investing?

There are so many ways to invest in your future, but it can be overwhelming to consider all of them and figure out what’s best for you. Check out a few potential strategies and weigh the implications to get started today! Continue reading

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How Much Should I Save vs. Invest?

If you’re lost when it comes to figuring out where your money should go, understanding how to prioritize saving and investing is the first step. While the most important thing is making sure your plan makes sense for your life, there are some general guidelines for responsible saving. Continue reading

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Business Productivity Health Check

Use this Business Productivity Health Check to help you assess the key areas that impact your performance. Continue reading

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How Do High-Yield Savings Accounts Work? What You Need to Know

Many savers ask, how do high-yield savings accounts work? Discover the answer here and see how Sound Credit Union can help you grow your savings. Continue reading

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Parkland Branch Remodel

The Parkland Branch remodel will elevate member service and solutions. Look forward to a more functional and modern branch experience. Continue reading

How to Personalize Your Marketing with AI

Personalization may not be the first thing you think of when you consider incorporating AI into your marketing strategy, but automation and AI assistants can improve the way you attract and retain customers. Continue reading

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How AI Can Improve Hiring Practices for Small Businesses

There are few aspects of a business more important than the people you hire. Save resources without sacrificing the quality of your hires with AI tools designed to help your business attract and retain incredible employees. Continue reading