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Sound Credit Union and University of Washington Tacoma to Host Second Annual Hackathon

Sound Credit Union and the University of Washington Tacoma Milgard Center for Business Analytics have announced the return of HuskyHack, a financial technology innovation event open to college students from across Washington State. Continue reading →
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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 →

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First Hill Branch Closure

The First Hill Branch permanently closed on Friday, March 3, 2023 due to reduced branch traffic. Continue reading →

Combining Finances and Talking to Your Spouse About Money

Combining Finances and Talking to Your Spouse About Money

Money arguments often take longer to recover from and are often more intense than other spats, since they can involve criticisms of what your partner values and how they make decisions. Continue reading →

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Assessing a New Market for Viability

Assessing growth potential in new markets requires some common sense, critical thinking and analysis. Continue reading →

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Preparing Your SBA Loan Application

No matter what wave of life your business is in, Sound Credit Union is here for you. Continue reading →

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The 6 Business Numbers to Track Success

The more you observe what the numbers are doing, the faster you’ll see what’s working and what isn’t, so you can take immediate action. Continue reading →