Want to diversify into real estate? Here are the facts
There’s no denying that homeownership may feel out of reach for some Canadians. The average house price in Canada was $531,000 in 2020. And if you live in the greater. Vancouver…
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5 ways to train your brain to save in 2021
We get it: “Saving for a rainy day” is the right thing to do—the kind of sage advice Dad might offer. But for most of us, it feels far more…
Life after CERB: What happens when benefits end?
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been a lifesaver for many cash-strapped Canadians since COVID-19 forced widespread layoffs and business closures, providing $2,000 per month to more than 8.5…
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…
Retaining employees and keeping them happy during trying times—a pandemic plan
Curbside sales, ecommerce strategies, staff layoffs—it’s been a rollercoaster year for many Canadian small business owners. Events like a global pandemic can take their toll on an enterprise, from both…
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…
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Managing Your Money
Making complicated money matters easier.
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Financial high school: Global Morning News
Many teens will soon be earning their own money for the first time as they take on summer jobs. So how can you help your child manage and maybe…
Best financial reads and podcasts | Summer 2021
When it comes to learning new things about finances, investing and all things money, it can feel overwhelming–but it doesn’t have to. Whether you are a brand new investor or a…
BC Mortgage Survey 2021 | How low interest rates affect existing, prospective homeowners
Low interest rates continue to drive both confidence and pressure for British Columbians A poll hosted on the Angus Reid Forum for Coast Capital suggests that current low interest rates…
Grow Your Money
Tips to help you make the most of your investments.
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How to make your money work as hard as it can
HISAs, GICs, TFSAs, PACs—there are enough financial products out there they could make up their own word scramble puzzle. While most Canadians are interested in increasing their financial stability, the exact…
Different investment options for growing your money
Perhaps you need a new car or have a wedding to pay for. Maybe there are education plans down the line. Whatever they are, you’ve got goals. Wouldn’t it be…
Investing during times of market instability
The state of the Canadian economy may be uncertain, especially with COVID-19 causing such chaotic fluctuations, but that doesn’t mean you have to ditch your investing goals. “It makes sense…
In Your Community
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Indigenous Peoples Day: Celebrate with purchasing power
National Indigenous Peoples Day is a celebration of the unique heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding contributions of the Indigenous peoples of Canada. It’s also an opportunity to showcase the art,…
Rebel with a cause: How to start a charity
Christina Wong discovered her passion for helping others over 15 years ago. But it took her over a decade to brave the unknown, veer off the path her parents put…
Event Highlights: An Evening of Community Celebration
On September 21st, Coast Capital hosted “An Evening of Community Celebration”, a virtual event to honour and thank our Charity Golf Tournament stakeholders. This event gave us an opportunity to…
Small Business Centre
Tips and articles to help your small business thrive.
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Open for business: Best ways to follow British Columbia’s Restart plan
During the COVID-19 pandemic, online retail experienced a buying boom. But many small businesses, sole proprietors, and those in the trades were left to wait things out. Now, the BC…
CEBA’s last stand: What happens after the application deadline?
The final application deadline for the Canada Emergency Business Account (CEBA) program has passed. Lasting nearly 15 months, prime minister Trudeau’s relief program provided interest-free loans of up to $60,000…
Get essential advice for every aspect of your business
It’s easier than you think to gain access to practical tools and insights that can help you grow your business. The Business Resilience Program, from Spring Activator—a leading global organization that…
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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Pronouns matter at Coast Capital
At Coast Capital, we seek to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment for our members, employees and the communities we serve. We believe there is nothing more empowering, or important…
Pride Inclusivity Network (PIN): Interview with Rachel Coyle and Ryan Pedwell
In an effort to shine a light on Coast Capital’s Diversity & Inclusion Advocacy, and celebrate the leadership of our Pride Inclusivity Network (PIN), we took the opportunity to speak…
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,…
Staying Secure
Your security is our priority. Make it yours too with these helpful articles.
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Cyber security during COVID-19 | Global Morning News
As more communication has moved online during the pandemic, it’s brought about more opportunities for cyber criminals to defraud people. Joining us to talk about cyber security is Jas Dhillon…
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…
The Art of the Side Hustle
Tips for how to become your own boss.
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Bookkeeping secrets for the gig economy
Bookkeeping secrets for the gig economy Managing your own books can send shivers down the spines of even the bravest of freelancers. Whether you’re spearheading your own startup, consulting on…
How to promote your side hustle like a full-fledged business
Side hustles are here to stay. According to Statistics Canada, the number of Canadian gig workers jumped by 70 percent between 2005 and 2016—that’s an increase of 1 million to 1.7 million…
Getting in on the sharing economy
To say the pandemic has put all aspects of the Canadian economy to the test is probably an understatement. But one area of business that has experienced more of an…
Career Corner
Explore articles for those starting or transitioning their careers.
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5 ways to successfully reenter the workforce
In today’s transitioning job market, it’s becoming increasingly more common for people to take a break from full-time work. The reasons could be vast and varied: the need to care…
A job-seeker’s guide to networking in a virtual world
Living through a pandemic is tough enough. But for Canadians who have lost their jobs, social distancing makes it even harder to connect with past colleagues or other contacts, especially…
Life after CERB: What happens when benefits end?
The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been a lifesaver for many cash-strapped Canadians since COVID-19 forced widespread layoffs and business closures, providing $2,000 per month to more than 8.5…