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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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Managing Your Business: Unlocking the Cash in Your Business

If your business is short of cash, the money you need might already be there locked up in stock, assets or your debtors’ book. Continue reading →

The Basics of Retirement Accounts

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 →

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Kids Saving Money: A Practical Guide for Parents

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 →

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Sound Credit Union and UW Tacoma’s Milgard School Launch Third Annual Competition to Discover the Next FinTech Product

How to Prepare For Next Year’s Tax Season Now

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

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 →

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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

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 →

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Money Fights & How to Avoid Them

These proven strategies can help you communicate more and argue less about money. Continue reading →

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Parenthood: How Children Change Your Financial Picture

Money lessons with your children can start small, even when they’re young. Continue reading →