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Are you trading on your own? What should you do when the market is down? Learn why now might be good to start investing, what you need to retire comfortably, and how you can benefit from a financial planner. Plus: The first thing you need to do before you invest. Why chasing the market may not be helping you. How your emotions can affect investment decisions. Top tips for a balanced investment portfolio. How to get the returns you ...

Getting the keys to your first home is an exciting milestone for a first-time home buyer. In this podcast, Mortgage Relationship Manager, Michelle Angeles helps you navigate the ins and outs of home ownership.

Want to learn more? Watch a video on what you can do if you are worried you can't pay your mortgage. Read: 4 steps before you buy your first home.

Our mission

​We financially empower our members by connecting them to per...

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您想了解银行系统如何运作吗？

您知道您可以从加拿大政府为孩子获得教育补贴吗？

在本期的Smart Money播客节目中，您将了解到：

-信用社与银行的不同之处

-从已注册的储蓄计划中，您都可以获得哪些收益

-开始投资,您的多种投资选择

...以及更多精彩内容！

Are you new to Canada and wondering how the banking system works? Do you know that you can receive government grants towards your child’s education?

In this Smart Money Podcast you’ll learn: how credit unions are different from banks; the benefits you'll get from registered savings plans; you...

Ki tusi canada vich navey aaye ho te soch rahe ho ethon da baniking system kiven kam karda hai?

Ki tusi jande ho tuhade bacheyan di parhia likhai vastey tuhanu govt. grant mil sakdi hai.

Es smart money podcast vich tusi sikhugey ki credit unions te banks ik duje nalaon kiven vakhre ne.

Registered saving plans de ki labh ne? te tuhade paise nu vakhre vikalp v te hor v bahut kuch.

Are you new to Canada and wondering how the bank...

Choosing someone to make your healthcare decisions if you could not is an important part of Advance Care Planning. In this podcast, Tyler MacLean talks with Andrew Saunderson, a Social Worker and Planner with Fraser Health.

In this episode you’ll learn:

•Why Advance Care Planning is so important, especially during a pandemic

•Five steps to plan for your Advance Care

•Resources to support you

For more visit G&F Financial...

Are you new to Canada and wondering how the banking system works? Do you know that you can receive government grants for your children’s education? Host Katy Lepine talks with Raman Takhar, an Investment Specialist with G&F, and our partner, Credential Asset Management Inc. In this episode, you’ll discover, 1: Differences between a bank and a credit union. 2: How to decide what type of bank account to open first. 3: The benefit...

How’s your investment roadmap looking? Do you know how to invest during a turbulent market? Host Katy Lepine talks with Anand Sharma, a Financial Planner with G&F / Credential Securities. In this episode, you'll discover, 1:Your investment options through G&F Financial Group and our partner, Aviso Wealth. 2: Differences between investing on your own versus working with an advisor. 3: What can go wrong: investing on your own...

Did you know there are other benefits to having an RRSP, beyond saving for retirement? Host Katy Lepine talks with G&F Investment Specialist, Raman Takhar. Raman provides investment options and financial planning advice to members and ensures they are on track when it comes to financial stability and security. She helps members with retirement planning, tax planning, budgeting, and estate planning, among other services. In this...

Smart Money Presents NEI Investments. NEI is Canada's leading provider of Responsible Investment solutions. In their latest podcast, they share useful insights on the impact of COVID-19 on global markets and the Canadian economy.

Our mission

​We financially empower our members by connecting them to personalized advice and solutions. With passion and innovation, together we go beyond banking to create a thriving credit union a...

As a small business owner, you can get so focused on keeping things running that you may not be aware of all the options available to protect your business should something unexpected occur. In this smart money podcast, we talk with Steve Camele, G&F wealth protection planner, about five types of protection for your small business: 1. Key person insurance 2. Business loan protection 3. Buy/sell funding 4. Employee health and de...

People think they need a lot of money to retire. While money is important, it’s not everything. You can have a comfortable retirement when you understand your expenses – that means understanding how much you’ll need on a month-to-month basis. Host Katy Lepine talks with Retirement Planner, Jeanie Shih. Jeanie specializes in retirement income planning and has 40 years of experience in finance. She offers advice on estate planning an...

Making sure you have a legal will in place is the first step in planning your estate – and one of the most important things you can do to protect your family. In this episode, Michael Atkinson, Senior Vice President of Wealth and Advice talks with Mark Braeder, a lawyer with Stewart, Aulinger & Company. Mark specializes in estate planning and trusts. You'll discover, 1: How planning your estate can reduce financial stress on yo...

Did you know you can leave a gift to charity in your will? That gift could be in many forms—GICs, cash, stocks, bonds—it’s your choice. You’ll support a cause you believe in and you’ll receive tax benefits for leaving funds to a charity. In this episode, Financial Planner Tyler MacLean talks about Charitable Gift Giving with Lisa Rosales, a Fundraiser with the Langley Memorial Hospital Foundation. Got eight minutes to spare? You’ll...

Understanding and responsible handling of personal credit are one of the most important things you can do for your finances. In this episode, Peter Kobayashi, Vice President Member Experience, joins us to discuss how you can establish, build and maintain good credit. You'll discover, 1: Why establishing good credit is so important. 2: How to build up your credit score. 3: How to stay on top of your credit. 4: The different kinds of...

Socially responsible investments (SRIs) are investments where the portfolio manager considers the environmental, social, and governance practices of the businesses they invest in. SRIs have started to gain popularity among investors and our G&F wealth management. In this episode, expert Zaiba Riaf shares how to incorporate these investments into your portfolio. Disclaimer: Mutual funds are offered through Credential Asset Manag...