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Tools, tutorials and everyday advice to help you rock your personal finances.
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Money Matters for New Parents
According to the book Baby Bargains, parents spend more than $6,200 in the first year on food and gear alone. Continue reading
Budgeting Basics
Budgeting will give you clarity into your finances and will help you make more informed choices. Continue reading
Saving Money Isn’t a Luxury – It’s a Necessity
Setting aside even $20 a paycheck is proven to provide a feeling of freedom due to the “buffer” savings gives you. Continue reading
How to Recover from a Financial Setback
Start with small steps that get you early wins so that you can build momentum. Continue reading
The 5 Factors That Affect Your Credit Score (And Simple Ways to Boost Them!)
Improving credit won’t happen overnight, but with persistence and consistency, your score should gradually improve over time! Continue reading
Financial Literacy for Kids
Educating your children about financial wellness will help them build healthy spending habits for the future. Continue reading
Sound Credit Union Moves into New Branch in Graham
Sound is pleased to announce the opening of its new full-service branch located in Graham, WA. Continue reading
Annual Notices
Our Privacy Policy and our Non-Visa PIN-less Transaction Policy have not changed. All disclosures and terms are available… Continue reading
Individual Retirement Account Changes for Tax Year 2020
There are new provisions affecting IRAs and employer-sponsored retirement plans. Some of these changes are for tax year 2020 onward, while others… Continue reading
Economic Impact Payments
March 2021: The IRS will begin distributing a third round of Economic Impact Payments (EIP), also referred to as stimulus payments or stimulus checks. Continue reading