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5 Tips to Jump-Start Your Savings Plan
A savings plan should include building an emergency savings fund to handle unexpected expenses and setbacks that can come up suddenly. Continue reading

Steps to Financial Freedom Webinar
This webinar will go over how to set financial goals, how to create a budget, and how to use your credit wisely so you can become more financially empowered. Continue reading

5 Ways to Make Money Resolutions That Stick
Staying positive and being realistic shows you how much you can devote to sticking to achieving your goal. Continue reading

Sound Credit Union Opens New Alderwood Branch
Sound Credit Union is pleased to announce the opening of its new Alderwood branch, a full-service credit union branch in Lynnwood, WA. Visit us today! Continue reading

Get Your End-of-Year Financial Health Checkup
Like a physical health checkup, a financial checkup examines your vital signs to be sure all is well when it comes to your financial health and wellness. Continue reading

Holiday Spending Tips Webinar
This webinar will go over ways to make holiday spending less stressful. Continue reading

Shopping Securely Online for the Holidays
With holiday shopping season underway, cybersecurity is — and should be — a top concern for consumers. Continue reading

Safeguard Yourself from Cybercrime
Enable a spam filter from your email provider to prevent unwanted messages from reaching your inbox, and report any spam emails that make it through. Continue reading

Tips for Strong Passwords: The Stranger, the Better
Don’t share any passwords with others or accidentally reveal them by logging on to your laptop, tablet, or phone when you’re in the neighborhood coffee shop. Continue reading

Beware of Gift Card Scams
If you receive a suspicious phone call, email, or text message ignore it. Continue reading