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Tools, tutorials and everyday advice to help you rock your personal finances.
Sound Credit Union Employees Assemble More Than 3,300 Meal Kits for Emergency Food Network
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
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
Assessing a New Market for Viability
Assessing growth potential in new markets requires some common sense, critical thinking and analysis. Continue reading
Preparing Your SBA Loan Application
No matter what wave of life your business is in, Sound Credit Union is here for you. Continue reading
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
Why Is Money So Emotional?
Money, or a lack of it, can be fraught with emotions that – in some cases – lead to health issues including anxiety and depression. Continue reading
Common Cents for Couples: How to Manage Money Together
Regardless of whether you have a love or hate relationship with the cherubic matchmaker who wields heart-tipped arrows, one thing is certain: cohabitating couples will enjoy a more harmonious relationship when they align on money matters. Continue reading
These Holiday “Two-Dos” Can Keep You Financially Healthy All Season Long
While everyone’s situations and goals are different, keeping the focus on these “Two-DO’s” of financial health can help you celebrate without over-spending or maxing out credit cards. Continue reading
Medicare: Knowing Your Options
Craig Anderton, licensed insurance broker with Volt Life, covered the need-to-know details about Medicare plans. Continue reading
Managing Debt as Interest Rates Rise
To stay financially healthy and minimize the impact of rising interest rates, it is key to earn more than you spend, so that you have enough money to build savings for the future. Continue reading