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Parenting is often lived in the extremes. It’s either great joy or chaotic overwhelm. One moment you’re nailing it and the next you’re losing your cool. I want to help you find your way to the messy middle, to a place of balance. You see, balance is a verb, not a state of being. It is a thing you DO, not a thing you ARE. It’s an action, a process, a series of micro-corrections that we make, each and every day, to keep ourselves feeling centered. We are never truly balanced, we are engaged in ...
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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 …
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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…
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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 …
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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 …
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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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…
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In this heartfelt episode of The Balanced Parent, your host returns from a summer sabbatical to share a deeply personal journey. After taking a break to reconnect with my children and my purpose as a parenting coach and educator, I faced immense challenges, including the diagnosis process for my daughter. During this time, maintaining authenticity …
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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 …
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In this episode, we are joined by Kelly Smith, a yoga and meditation teacher and founder of Yoga For You. Kelly shares her insights into how mindfulness and yoga can help us connect with our authentic selves and cultivate inner joy and power. She encourages us to find our own personal practice, listen to our bodies, and access our most authentic se…
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I'm excited to share that my latest podcast episode features a special guest, Dr. Rina Bliss. Dr. Bliss is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Rutgers University and the author of several books, including Rethinking Intelligence: A Radical New Understanding of Our Human Potential.
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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…
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