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Getting Cash at the ATM? Important Safety Tips
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Getting Cash at the ATM? Important Safety Tips

Criminals are finding more dangerous ways to steal cash and unfortunately, our local communities have seen an increase of incidents take place at ATMs. Continue reading
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5 Signs You’re on the Path to Becoming Financially Aware

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

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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!)

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

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Winners Announced in the Sound Credit Union FinTech Incubator

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

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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

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

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

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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