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What Are the Best Tools for Tracking Financial Goals?

Whether you’re saving for a dream vacation, paying off debt, or building a nest, there are countless tools to help you stay on track with your financial goals. Continue reading
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The Low-Down on Credit Counseling

The Low-Down on Credit Counseling

Credit counseling isn’t just for those who need to improve their financial health — it can also help you to be more proactive in maintaining your finances as well. Continue reading

3 Tried and True Facts About Personal Finances

3 Tried and True Facts About Personal Finances

Besides setting aside money and ensuring your funds earn a competitive rate of interest, the second most important habit is to control spending. Continue reading

Sound Credit Union fight against hunger

Sound Credit Union Helping Fight Food Injustice

Sound Credit Union raised more than $18,000 to help fight food insecurity in Washington state. Continue reading

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3 Healthy Financial Habits to Start Now

The idea behind a budget is not to limit what you do with your money, but more importantly, to maximize the money you work hard for each and every day. Continue reading

Save Money With High-Yield Checking & Savings Accounts

Save Money With High-Yield Checking & Savings Accounts

Whether you are stashing away money for a rainy day or your next big purchase, a high-yield account can be a great option for reaching your goals. Continue reading

Resume Writing Tips for Recent College Grads

Resume Writing Tips for Recent College Grads

Write your resume in the voice of the company you are applying to. Continue reading

Money Matters for New Parents

Money Matters for New Parents

According to the book Baby Bargains, parents spend more than $6,200 in the first year on food and gear alone. Continue reading

Budgeting Basics

Budgeting Basics

Budgeting will give you clarity into your finances and will help you make more informed choices. Continue reading

Saving Money Isn’t a Luxury – It’s a Necessity

Saving Money Isn’t a Luxury – It’s a Necessity

Setting aside even $20 a paycheck is proven to provide a feeling of freedom due to the “buffer” savings gives you. Continue reading

How to Recover from a Financial Setback

How to Recover from a Financial Setback

Start with small steps that get you early wins so that you can build momentum. Continue reading