Good Money
Good Money
Welcome to the Good Money Podcast! COVID-19 has sent shockwaves around the world, hitting every corner of society — and our pocketbooks. So how do we get through this? And how do we limit the hit to our finances? That’s what Good Money is for. It’s a podcast brought to you by Vancity. We’re going to get practical answers to your questions, and make the world of finance understandable and relevant.…Follow the podcast:
The Road Ahead
It’s hard to believe we’re heading into fall. When we first started the Good Money podcast, people were still attempting their first loaves of sourdough, making their first Zoom calls, and trying to figure out how to turn a kitchen table into an office and a kids’ classroom. With sky-high unemploym…
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The cost of COVID-19 and Canada's federal debt
The federal government offered CERB and wage subsidy to help Canadians stay home and stem the spread of the pandemic -- but at what cost? Anicka Quin speaks to Armine Yalnizyan, one of Canada's top economists, about what the federal debt means for Canadians and our recovery. Yalnizyan explains why …
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Caring for each other during COVID-19
COVID-19 has affected everyone, but some have felt the impact much more than others. This pandemic crisis unearthed deep inequalities in our society. But it also inspired many people to step up and help; to look for ways to look out for others. In this episode of Good Money, host Anicka Quin talks …
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Investing for a Better World
The financial world – along with everyone’s investment portfolios – has been on a roller coaster due to the COVID-19 pandemic. What’s the current state of investing and which sectors are most affected? When is the best time to invest? How can we look beyond the profits? With the help of Vancity’s J…
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The Local Economy
Local businesses are owned by people in our own communities. They’ve been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and, right now, it’s a game of survival. In this episode, join host Anicka Quin and Vancity’s Joe Reid as they explore what communities lose when local businesses close, he…
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The Big Picture
COVID-19 is about real people and communities. It has changed how and where we live and work, what things we value and how we value them. And we have a once in a generation opportunity to build the kind of economy that we need for the future, one that puts people at the centre of it. Join host Ani…
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