The Better Banking Podcast
Gain Federal Credit Union is proud to present The Better Banking Podcast which will bring tips and tricks from our financial experts (with a side of tomfoolery) to wherever you get your podcasts.
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Wanna Save Money? Meet Debbie Davis of Benefits Plus®
08/20/2024
Wanna Save Money? Meet Debbie Davis of Benefits Plus®
Do you like saving money? Or do you REALLY like saving money? The pro's pro when it comes to spending less is Debbie Davis of . She'll break down every which way that her program can put money back in your pocket. And that's not all, they'll even act as a concierge when you're traveling. And even THAT's not all. You'll have to listen to hear all the ways that Benefits Plus is making life BETTER for the Members of Gain Federal Credit Union. Benefits Plus' parent company, Generations Gold, Inc. was founded in 1992 for the sole purpose of delivering unprecedented value to members exclusively through client financial institution partners. Benefits Plus' mission is to help members “Live Better for Less” by delivering extraordinary value and concierge service with each and every member contact! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu * * Benefits Plus® and Generations Gold, Inc. and Gain Federal Credit Union are not affiliated. Discounts and savings do not apply to Gain's banking products and services. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Wanna Strategize? Meet Neil Goldman of Goldman Consulting & Strategy
08/06/2024
Wanna Strategize? Meet Neil Goldman of Goldman Consulting & Strategy
What makes your business stand out? What's your business strategy? Whether you're selling t-shirts or walking dogs, but especially if you're a credit union, you need to hear from Neil Goldman of Goldman Consulting & Strategy (GCS, Inc.). Neil has been advising credit union leaders for over twenty years and literally wrote the book (check out "The Escalator Effect") on it! (GCS, Inc.) is an organizational development, research, and consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations find focus, develop relevant distinction, and thrive. We help companies define and live to their purpose, engage employee passion, and escalate performance. We provide information and insights for better decisions and better leadership. To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu * Goldman Consulting & Strategy (GSC, Inc.) and Gain Federal Credit Union are not affiliated. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Wanna Invest? Meet Shelby Rothman of EnJoy Financial
04/30/2024
Wanna Invest? Meet Shelby Rothman of EnJoy Financial
Want to start investing but don't know where to start? Or have you been in the game for a while and need a second opinion? And ultimately, do you want to retire someday?!?! If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's time for you to meet our Investment Services partner, Shelby Rothman CFP®, CPFA, AIF, and the founder of EnJoy Financial. At EnJoy Financial, they believe you deserve to live the retirement of your dreams. That’s why they've dedicated their lives to helping clients design and implement successful financial strategies to reach their goals. If you’re looking for a team to guide you at every step on your retirement journey, EnJoy is here to help. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu * EnJoy Financial is a registered representative of Cambridge Investment Research Inc. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. CA Insurance License 0C92876. Cambridge does not offer tax advice. Cambridge and EnJoy Financial and Gain Federal Credit Union are not affiliated. Non-deposit investment products are not guaranteed by the credit union, not insured by the NCUA, and may lose value. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Wanna Work at Gain? Meet Jasmine Jimenez.
04/16/2024
Wanna Work at Gain? Meet Jasmine Jimenez.
Better Banking requires the bestest staff! And that's the responsibility of Jasmine Jimenez and Gain FCU's Human Resources Department. Jasmine joins our hosts to discuss the HR department, working at Gain, and how YOU could become our next associate. As a corporate trainer, it's Jasmine's job to get new employees acquainted with the credit union's culture and quality standards so they're ready to provide Better Banking at every turn. We cover training, hiring, and what makes working at a credit union better than working at a bank! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. © 2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Wanna Go Behind The Scenes? Meet Stephen Flores.
04/02/2024
Wanna Go Behind The Scenes? Meet Stephen Flores.
Behind every great frontline staff is a great back office staff to keep the day-to-day operations running smoothly. From processing wire transfers to maintaining a network of ATMs to making sure your new card arrives when your old one expires, our Support Services team has got you covered. And behind our scenes is our back office detective, Stephen Flores. Stephen has worked in Support Services AND the Call Center AND the branch and brings a unique perspective from his up-close look at all the different ways that Gain is built to serve you! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. © 2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Wanna Follow the Money? Meet Alan Pan.
03/19/2024
Wanna Follow the Money? Meet Alan Pan.
At a credit union, every single penny must be accounted for and the person in charge of accounting at Gain Federal Credit Union is Alan Pan, "The Money Man." He is the Accounting Supervisor and he and his team are responsible for balancing the books, tracking all the funds that come and go through the credit union and even forecasting the future. Alan breaks down the exacting efforts, measured methods, and precision processes it takes to keep the Gain train running smoothly on the tracks of the global economy and to serve our Members with the best Better Banking possible! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Wanna Boost Your Credit Score? Meet Greg Marcella.
03/05/2024
Wanna Boost Your Credit Score? Meet Greg Marcella.
Have you ever wished your credit score was a few points higher? Ok, maybe a whole heap of points higher? Whether you're looking to make your next big financing move or just want to keep tabs on your credit and identity, it never hurts to improve your score. Good thing our former VP of Lending, Greg Marcella, is here with two handy tools to monitor and even possibly raise your score. He'll tell us about Savvy Money and Experian Boost® and how these tools are integrated with your accounts at Gain Federal Credit Union. To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Wanna Get Financially Fit? Meet Greenpath Financial Wellness' Amber Miller.
02/20/2024
Wanna Get Financially Fit? Meet Greenpath Financial Wellness' Amber Miller.
GreenPath Financial Wellness has a mission to empower people to lead financially healthy lives. They provide the tools that you need to accomplish financial goals, to navigate life's ups and downs, and to pursue your dreams. That includes financial counseling, budgeting advice, housing services and debt management. To learn more, we chatted with financial wellness superstar, Amber Miller! We discussed Greenpath's cause, student loans, and every which way that Greenpath can assist the Member's of Gain Federal Credit Union along their financial journey! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union
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Building Better Business Sense for Teens with Alyson Edge
07/11/2023
Building Better Business Sense for Teens with Alyson Edge
The National Academy Foundation (aka. NAF) brings educational programs to high schools to teach subjects that are not a part of most standard curricula. In Burbank Unified School District (aka. BUSD), students can take courses in Medicine, Engineering, and our favorite, Business! These specialized tracks focus on preparing students for the real world with experiences like job interviews, field trips, and hands-on work experience and internships. And in charge of it all is our guest, Alyson Edge, BUSD's NAF Academy Director. We're also joined by Jasmine Dixon, our Community Education Program Coordinator at Gain Federal Credit Union, and Joanna Tomlinson, our Marketing Project Specialist who share their insight on Youth Education efforts in our community and the collaboration between NAF and Gain. To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2023 Gain Federal Credit Union
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The Path to Financial Wellness with Jasmine Jimenez
06/27/2023
The Path to Financial Wellness with Jasmine Jimenez
Financial wellness is a hot topic these days, and no one knows that better than Greenpath Financial Wellness. We visit with our Corporate Trainer, Jasmine Jimenez to talk about how Greenpath and Gain have come together to support the financial wellness of our Members. From financial counseling to debt management to housing services and more, Greenpath has financial education for everyone! As a Corporate Trainer, Jasmine also happens to know quite a bit about how the Gain staff is trained to provide the best banking service in town. We chat about all of that and more on The Better Banking Podcast! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Understanding Home Equity with David Kim
06/13/2023
Understanding Home Equity with David Kim
Have questions about using the equity in your home (or future home) to cover other expenses like home improvement, home repairs, paying off high-interest debt, or even a vacation? Ask Kim, David Kim, that is, the Real Estate Lending Manager at Gain Federal Credit Union. If you've built up equity in your home, a Home Equity Loan or a Home Equity Line of Credit (popularly known as a HELOC) is your home's way of paying you back. And it's easy to do when you've got an expert like David delivering his educational equity expertise to your eardrums! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Insider Auto Shopping Hints with Robert Lopez
05/31/2023
Insider Auto Shopping Hints with Robert Lopez
Looking for a car AND an "edge" at the dealership? Turn to your credit union and Consumer Lending Manager Robert Lopez. He'll let you know how to prepare and what to look out for when it comes to shopping, financing, and driving home with a sweet new ride and peace of mind. He's got advice for everyone from the first-time auto shopper to the seasoned vet. Robert brings over two decades of experience to the game, and his bread and butter is financing. Buying and financing a car can be one of the most stressful scenarios in life, but not with the wisdom of a credit union pro in your back pocket. To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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The Inside Scoop on Home Loans with David Kim
05/16/2023
The Inside Scoop on Home Loans with David Kim
Want to know the ins and outs of Real Estate? There's no better man for the job than Gain's Real Estate Lending Manager David Kim! David has spent his career tapping into the pulse of the housing market and has tips from the inside for homebuyers. Whether you're looking to refinance, upsize, downsize, or just get your feet wet with your very first home buying experience, David is here to share his knowledge and experience with you. He'll let you know how to know when it's a good time to buy, what to expect, home loan red flags to watch out for, and a whole lot more! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders with Maria Barajas
05/02/2023
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders with Maria Barajas
Maria Barajas has had a complete tour of the credit union world, from student to intern to ambassador. Next up? Graduating high school! Come learn about Gain's youth programs from one of our star students and youngest contributors! Maria is an Independent Advantage graduate, spent time shadowing all of the credit union's departments as an intern, and currently works as an Independent Advantage ambassador to promote the Better Banking Class for Teens in her school. This episode will give you a chance to hear about all of the Youth opportunities at Gain and to hear Maria's unique perspective on the Credit Union's inner workings. To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Hello, San Fernando! with Stephanie Gonzalez
04/18/2023
Hello, San Fernando! with Stephanie Gonzalez
Better Banking just hit the North Valley and leading the charge is our Director of Branches, Stephanie Gonzalez. Managing a banking branch is one thing, building a new one from scratch is something else altogether. From location to build-out to interior design to Opening Day, hear every step in the process and learn what it takes to bring Better Banking to a brand-new community. And if you happen to be near Mission Plaza while you're listening, stop in and say hello! To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Keeping Your Money Safe with J. Modic
04/04/2023
Keeping Your Money Safe with J. Modic
You can trust Gain with handling your money and securing your sensitive data, and the main man in charge is our Director of IT and "Data Cop", J. Modic. Member or not, you're coming with us on a conversation about how the credit union keeps its Members safe, common hacker tactics to be aware of, and why Eric's dog's name is not a good password. We also discuss the credit union's disaster preparedness and security measures so you know that you, your identity, and your data are always in good hands with J. and his team. To Know More visit Follow us on social: Facebook: Twitter: Instagram: The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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The Better Banking Class for Teens with Independent Advantage
12/27/2022
The Better Banking Class for Teens with Independent Advantage
Learn about Independent Advantage, The Better Banking Class for Teens with Laurie Krattiger and Jasmine Dixon, the Community Education Program Coordinators at Gain Federal Credit Union. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Community Partnerships with Brock Collins
11/29/2022
Community Partnerships with Brock Collins
We welcome Director of Business Development, Brock Collins of Gain Federal Credit Union to discuss how the Credit Union lends a helping hand to the surrounding community. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @GainFCU Instagram: @GainFCU The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Credit Scores with Greg Marcella
11/15/2022
Credit Scores with Greg Marcella
We welcome Greg Marcella, the Vice President of Lending at Gain Federal Credit Union to break down the elements that go into calculating your credit score and how you can raise it! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @GainFCU Instagram: @GainFCU The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Protect Your Vehicle with Anna Escobar
11/01/2022
Protect Your Vehicle with Anna Escobar
We welcome Anna Escobar, the Consumer Loan Specialist at Gain Federal Credit Union to talk about Guaranteed Asset Protection (GAP) Insurance and Mechanical Breakdown Coverage (MBC), two insurance ideas that can help you out in case of an auto accident! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @GainFCU Instagram: @GainFCU The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Car Shopping Service with AJ Warna
10/18/2022
Car Shopping Service with AJ Warna
We welcome AJ Warna of Auto Expert to tell you how Gain's car shopping service can find, purchase, and deliver the right vehicle to you at the right price. Yes, we deliver and it's all FREE for Gain Members! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @GainFCU Instagram: @GainFCU The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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Pandemic Banking with Paul Stewart
10/04/2022
Pandemic Banking with Paul Stewart
Branch Manager Paul Stewart joins the podcast to talk about our flagship location, the Burbank headquarters! We get an inside look at managing the staff, protecting the community, and serving, you, the member, through the good times, the tough times, and the really tough times. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @GainFCU Instagram: @GainFCU The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810.
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