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5 Signs You’re on the Path to Becoming Financially Aware
Financial awareness starts with information, and we all make the best decisions we can with the resources we have available to us. Continue reading

Sound Credit Union Opens New Bonney Lake Branch
Sound Credit Union (Sound) is pleased to announce the opening of its new full-service Bonney Lake branch located at 20216 98th St. E. Continue reading

Family Vacation Planning: How to Teach Your Kids About Mindful Spending (And Have Fun Doing It!)
Set a vacation savings goal with your kids that lets you plan and encourage each other to make that dream vacation a reality. Continue reading

Winners Announced in the Sound Credit Union FinTech Incubator
Winners announced in the 2021 Sound Credit Union FinTech Incubator Competition. Continue reading

Now Offering GreenPath Financial Wellness Services
Sound Credit Union partnered with GreenPath Financial Wellness to provide members with one-on-one financial counseling, debt management services, and more. Continue reading

Five Steps to Prepare for a Big Purchase
Start by considering what you can afford given your current income, expenses and other debt obligations. Continue reading

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

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
