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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Financial Literacy: Knowing the difference between APR and APY interest rates
Financial Literacy Series: Knowing the difference between APR and APY When it comes to calculating interest rates, there are two methods: Annual Percentage Rate (APR) and Annual Percentage Yield (APY).…
Financial Literacy: How credit cards can help or hinder your savings or other financial goals
Financial Literacy Series: Your credit cards can work for—or against—your financial goals. Learn how to manage them successfully. Credit cards seem to hold a lot of power—from providing safety and…
Financial Literacy: How interest rates work
Financial Literacy Series: What interest rates are and how they affect your life While watching the news, you’ve likely noticed that interest rates are falling. For some people, this just…
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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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…
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…
Small Business Centre
Tips and articles to help your small business thrive.
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Should You Rent, Own or Lease Your Business Headquarters?
Should you own or lease your commercial business space? As a small business owner, you’ve become a pro at problem-solving: from managing your cash flow to hiring the right staff to finding financing.…
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 1 – Adapt to new realities
Starting a business in pandemic times — PART 1: Adapt to a new normal Welcome to the first article of a three-part series on what it takes to start a…
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 2 – Choosing the Right Funding
Starting a business in pandemic times: PART 2 – Choose the right funding Welcome to the second article in a three-part series on what it takes to start a business…
News & Innovation
Get all the details on what we're up to.
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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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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,…
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…
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…
