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What Are the Best Tools for Tracking Financial Goals?

Whether you’re saving for a dream vacation, paying off debt, or building a nest, there are countless tools to help you stay on track with your financial goals. 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

Fraud Alert: Scammers Take Advantage of Vaccine

Fraud Alert: Scammers Take Advantage of Vaccine

It is important to remember health insurance companies, health departments, and vaccine distribution centers will not ask for your social security, bank account, or a credit/debit card number. 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

Save Money With High-Yield Checking & Savings Accounts

Save Money With High-Yield Checking & Savings Accounts

Whether you are stashing away money for a rainy day or your next big purchase, a high-yield account can be a great option for reaching your goals. Continue reading

Resume Writing Tips for Recent College Grads

Resume Writing Tips for Recent College Grads

Write your resume in the voice of the company you are applying to. Continue reading

Money Matters for New Parents

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