The Better Banking Podcast

Hosted by Gain Federal Credit Union

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Oct 2025

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Gain Federal Credit Union is proud to present The Better Banking Podcast which will bring tips and tricks from our financial experts (with a side of tomfoolery) to wherever you get your podcasts.

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October 28, 2025Episode 99 min

Wanna Leverage Your Home Equity? Meet John Chevalier

Did you know that, if you own your home, a Home Equity Line of Credit or Loan could help you access funds for home improvements, education, debt consolidation, or other major expenses? John Chevalier knows! And he joins us to share all the ins and outs of leveraging Home Equity to make your dreams come true. John and his team handle the Mortgage Lending efforts for GainFCU, and that helps Members realize the dream of home ownership. Of course, he also handles the Home Equity Lending efforts, which enable Members to tap into their equity to improve their existing residence, consolidate debts, or just to make their lives easier. Start banking with Gain and enjoy all the benefits you're about to hear about! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu John Chevalier personal NMLS #1053306 The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2025 Gain Federal Credit Union

August 20, 2024Episode 815 min

Wanna Save Money? Meet Debbie Davis of Benefits Plus®

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 to hear all the ways that Benefits Plus is making life BETTER for the Members of Gain Federal Credit Union. Benefits Plus' parent company, Generations Gold, Inc. was founded in 1992 for the sole purpose of delivering unprecedented value to members exclusively through client financial institution partners. Benefits Plus' mission is to help members "Live Better for Less" by delivering extraordinary value and concierge service with each and every member contact! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu * * Benefits Plus® and Generations Gold, Inc. and Gain Federal Credit Union are not affiliated. Discounts and savings do not apply to Gain's banking products and services. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

August 6, 2024Episode 720 min

Wanna Strategize? Meet Neil Goldman of Goldman Consulting & Strategy

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 Escalator Effect") on it! Goldman Consulting & Strategy (GCS, Inc.) is an organizational development, research, and consulting firm dedicated to helping organizations find focus, develop relevant distinction, and thrive. We help companies define and live to their purpose, engage employee passion, and escalate performance. We provide information and insights for better decisions and better leadership. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu * Goldman Consulting & Strategy (GSC, Inc.) and Gain Federal Credit Union are not affiliated. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

April 30, 2024Episode 621 min

Wanna Invest? Meet Shelby Rothman of EnJoy Financial

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 EnJoy Financial, they believe you deserve to live the retirement of your dreams. That's why they've dedicated their lives to helping clients design and implement successful financial strategies to reach their goals. If you're looking for a team to guide you at every step on your retirement journey, EnJoy is here to help. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu * EnJoy Financial is a registered representative of Cambridge Investment Research Inc. Securities offered through Registered Representatives of Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a Broker/Dealer. Member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. CA Insurance License 0C92876. Cambridge does not offer tax advice. Cambridge and EnJoy Financial and Gain Federal Credit Union are not affiliated. Non-deposit investment products are not guaranteed by the credit union, not insured by the NCUA, and may lose value. The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

April 16, 2024Episode 511 min

Wanna Work at Gain? Meet Jasmine Jimenez.

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 culture and quality standards so they're ready to provide Better Banking at every turn. We cover training, hiring, and what makes working at a credit union better than working at a bank! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. © 2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

April 2, 2024Episode 413 min

Wanna Go Behind The Scenes? Meet Stephen Flores.

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 Flores. Stephen has worked in Support Services AND the Call Center AND the branch and brings a unique perspective from his up-close look at all the different ways that Gain is built to serve you! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. © 2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

March 19, 2024Episode 314 min

Wanna Follow the Money? Meet Alan Pan.

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. Alan breaks down the exacting efforts, measured methods, and precision processes it takes to keep the Gain train running smoothly on the tracks of the global economy and to serve our Members with the best Better Banking possible! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

March 5, 2024Episode 212 min

Wanna Boost Your Credit Score? Meet Greg Marcella.

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 and even possibly raise your score. He'll tell us about Savvy Money and Experian Boost® and how these tools are integrated with your accounts at Gain Federal Credit Union. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

February 20, 2024Episode 120 min

Wanna Get Financially Fit? Meet Greenpath Financial Wellness' Amber Miller.

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 financial wellness superstar, Amber Miller! We discussed Greenpath's cause, student loans, and every which way that Greenpath can assist the Member's of Gain Federal Credit Union along their financial journey! To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2024 Gain Federal Credit Union

July 11, 2023Episode 818 min

Building Better Business Sense for Teens with Alyson Edge

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 world with experiences like job interviews, field trips, and hands-on work experience and internships. And in charge of it all is our guest, Alyson Edge, BUSD's NAF Academy Director. We're also joined by Jasmine Dixon, our Community Education Program Coordinator at Gain Federal Credit Union, and Joanna Tomlinson, our Marketing Project Specialist who share their insight on Youth Education efforts in our community and the collaboration between NAF and Gain. To Know More visit TheBetterBankingPodcast.com Follow us on social: Facebook: GainCreditUnion Twitter: @gainfcu Instagram: @gainfcu The views and opinions expressed by hosts and guests of The Better Banking Podcast are not those of Gain Federal Credit Union. Gain is insured by the NCUA and an Equal Housing Lender. NMLS #407810. ©2023 Gain Federal Credit Union