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 Benefits Plus®. 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 …

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 E…

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 …

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 …

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…

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. A…

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 …

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 fi…

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 wor…

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, Greenp…

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 Lin…

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 season…

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 …

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, a…

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 Ba…

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 …

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…

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 g…

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 h…

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 Twi…

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 …

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: Fac…

This week on To Sense: We are in the midst of the 6th Mass Extinction, but only the first since the Dinosaurs. Rats, Cats and Peoples are cray-cray with Toxoplasmosis or why cat piss smells so good. Frogs are still dying but they know the genome of the Fungi that’s killing them. Ocean acidification and coral – still sucks but could be worse. Dzhokh…

This week’s To Sense brings you lots of environmental shit. The Pope is encyclical. Chinese Turtles buying sex toys for stimulation and mangled penile things or the gun is broke but the bullets are real. More bees. Josh never stops at one micro dot of LSD at home. BLACKHAWKS!!! Hospice tripping with death. Our FIRST guest, John Wilds, comes to take…

A brand new show from two guys in Chicago delivers insight and laughs. A newly discovered small marsupial that also happens to be at the risk of extinction, not due to the male’s hyper-sexual habit of fucking to death, but to habitat loss. Michigan is the US’s Greece and Governor Rick Snyder Austerity Road Show is on. Look out for toxic water and p…