Good Money

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 unemployment, a struggling economy, and parents worried about their kids’ return to school, we still have a long road to recovery ahead. So what will that recovery look like? How long will it take? What are the potential roadblocks? And how can we rebuild better? Vancity Interim President and CEO Christine Bergeron joins Good Money host Anicka Quin for a special feature interview. 

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 childcare must be a critical part of the strategy to rebuild the economy. We then hear from Joe Reid, a Vancity wealth management expert, on how to manage your personal debt during the pandemic.

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 to inspirational local heroes, including Avery Shannon, Chris Friesen, and Ian Marcuse, as they discuss what community really means during a crisis. They tell the stories of those who needed support, the communities that care, and what listeners can do to help.

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 Joe Reid, host Anicka Quin explores these questions and looks ahead at how environmental and socially responsible investments fund a better future.

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, hear from a business that pivoted from making 3D-models for real estate to making PPE for essential workers, and find out how you can help save the businesses you love.