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Tools, tutorials and everyday advice to help you rock your personal finances.

What Is a Certificate of Deposit? Understanding the Basics and Benefits

Don’t Get Caught in an MFA Bombing Scam
Fraudsters are always looking for ways to get around security, and a new social engineering strategy called MFA Bombing is on the rise. Learn more about this tactic and ways to protect yourself. Continue reading

What Are the Best Tools for Teaching Kids About Money?
Financial literacy is a lifelong journey and the best time to begin is now. Teaching your kids the benefits of understanding money and investing early will set them up for a brighter future. Continue reading

Sound Credit Union Reveals 2025 Scholarship Recipients
Sound is proud to honor the recipients of its 2025 scholarships for the 2025/26 academic year! Continue reading

Saving for Major Life Expenses
Whether you’re saving for a wedding, buying a home, or bracing for both in the same 12-month stretch, the key to staying financially grounded is knowing what you need when, and building a plan that keeps you in control. Continue reading

How One Clinician’s Vision—and Sound Credit Union’s Support—Brought Belmar Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics to Life
Building Belmar Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics meant building something that didn’t exist before. Continue reading

Root Out Hunger in Western Washington
As advocates for increasing nutrition assistance programs, we hope to reduce childhood poverty and build healthier, thriving, families and communities. Continue reading

It’s Almost Shred Day!
Sound Credit Union’s Shred Day is Saturday, May 31, 2025 from 9am to 1pm (or until the truck is full) at 2 locations: Alderwood Branch and Pacific Ave Branch Continue reading

Grow Your Business: Guide to smarter marketing
We’ve identified seven steps that will help you create a smart promotional plan that works for your business. Continue reading