5 banking transactions you can do from the comfort of your home
We love helping our members any way we can, but during COVID-19, your well-being is our top priority and we want to do everything we can to keep you and…
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Fixed vs. variable – which mortgage rate is right for you?
There can be a lot of jargon in the mortgage process, and keeping track of the different products, different dates and different rates can be tough. And because it’s such…
Socially Responsible Investing 101
Environmental sustainability is a big part of what we do here at Coast Capital. We’re proud to be a Certified B Corporation® which means that we meet the highest standards…
How Financial Planners can optimize your savings strategy
We often associate Financial Planners with our ultimate savings goal—retirement. They help us create an effective retirement income strategy so we can live our later years as relaxed—or adventurous—as we…
A financial small business guide to getting through COVID-19
The COVID-19 crisis is causing business disruption that is extraordinary in scope. It’s safe to say that no small business operators have faced challenges as swift or unpredictable as the…
Mobile security facts and fictions
Why is it that when it comes to using our desktops and laptops, we think twice before downloading something or connecting to unknown Wi-Fi networks, but when it comes to…
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Managing Your Money
Making complicated money matters easier.
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How to build an emergency fund
The No-Stress Guide to Creating an Emergency Fund Whether you’re dealing with job loss or fallout from a basement flood, having an emergency fund when things go awry can put…
How to build a budget for university
You’ve got your university acceptance letter and it’s almost time to begin your post-secondary studies. But are you financially ready to start the school year? Before putting your nose to…
6 financial tips for recent grads and career changes
Whether you’ve just accepted your first job out of college or are a workforce veteran changing from one line of work to another, career moves can have a big impact…
Grow Your Money
Tips to help you make the most of your investments.
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How to invest as a student (or beginner)
A Realistic Investing Guide for Students and Those Just Starting Out If you’ve managed to balance your budget, and even save some money while at university or work, you may…
Top 10 Ways to Grow Your RRSP
Saving for retirement might seem straightforward on paper, but truthfully, there’s an art to building your “RRSP empire.” In fact, many Canadians still struggle to understand registered retirement savings plans and how…
Legacy Planning for your children: what to consider
Deciding where you want your money to go after you pass away certainly isn’t the easiest topic to tackle—but it is an important one. Especially if you have children. Legacy…
In Your Community
Learn more about how we help youth in your community.
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Adapting during COVID-19: Out In Schools
When a global pandemic requires us to distance from each other, it’s critical to do our best to stay connected. Especially with those who are young and in need of…
Meet the 2020 Vancouver Island Youth Community Council
The Coast Capital Youth Community Councils empower young leaders to make investment recommendations in local youth initiatives. In 2019, the Youth Community Councils allocated nearly $1.5 million in grants to almost 100…
Meet the 2020 Metro Vancouver Youth Community Council
The Coast Capital Youth Community Councils empower young leaders to make investment recommendations in local youth initiatives. In 2019, the Youth Community Councils allocated nearly $1.5 million in grants to almost 100…
Small Business Centre
Tips and articles to help your small business thrive.
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6 ways to improve cash flow
Getting through the COVID-19 crisis in good shape means taking full control of your income and expenses. It also means making any changes necessary to keep your business afloat now…
5 financial wellness habits for small business
A small business doesn’t always have the resources to employ a full-time expert to handle finances. And when a busy owner is faced with the day-to-day difficulties of running a…
Essential saving practices to sustain a small business
A healthy savings reserve is an important asset to build if you want long-term business success. It provides a buffer zone to help you ride out sudden economic disruptions without…
News & Innovation
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Coast Capital launches fully automated Digital Membership Opening for Business
Coast Capital successfully launched end-to-end digital membership opening for personal members in 2017, and in 2019 began offering digital membership opening for Commercial Partnerships and Sole Proprietorship businesses. We’re excited…
Coast Capital is a credit union. But what does that mean?
Back in the 1940s, it was difficult for people to get access to the banking services that they really needed. Credit unions came to the rescue of communities across…
Why we’re proud to be a Certified B Corp®
Coast Capital recently became a Certified B Corporation®, joining a growing movement of change-makers using business as a force for good. But what does that really mean? We sat down with…
Working at Coast
All about working at Coast Capital Savings.
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Power to the World: From Coast to Kathmandu
Empowering and encouraging our employees to give back by volunteering is a big part of what we do here at Coast Capital. We believe that when you give your time,…
Coast Capital named on Best for the World list
Over a year ago Coast Capital became a B Corp, joining a growing movement of change-makers using business as a force for good. And now, in just one year, we’re…
Diversity & Inclusion at Coast Capital
“We’re not all the same, and we like it that way.” That’s our Diversity & Inclusion (D&I) Commitment Statement here at Coast Capital. It’s simple but impactful. We work hard…
Staying Secure
Your security is our priority. Make it yours too with these helpful articles.
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How to protect yourself online
The internet is a part of most peoples’ daily lives now. Shopping, banking, networking – you name it, we do it online. It’s also a point of weakness for fraudsters…
Protecting yourself on your phone
We get it – your phone is your life line. We like our phones just as much as the next person, but it’s important to make sure you’re using it…
Protecting your debit card
You (probably) use your debit card almost every day. They’re great tools for making payments, after all. Sometimes when we use something every day, it’s easy to forget that we…
