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WePurrsevere

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5. This was my first thought as well. We belong to two...

Reply to TreasonousBastard (Reply #1)

Mon Aug 13, 2018, 07:11 AM

Aug 2018

My first checking account was 40 or so years ago at a teacher's credit union thanks to my (step) mom being a teacher. I've tried conventional banks but hated them. Credit unions are increasingly open to the general public, perfect for the poor to use and those that run the CUs can be held accountable by the CU's account holders if they use the power of their vote.

This said I'm not against the idea of public banks. They sound very similar but it sounds like there are added bonuses for the public good.

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Why Public Banks Are Suddenly Popular [View all] SkyDancer Aug 2018 OP

Don't forget about credit unions. TreasonousBastard Aug 2018 #1

This was my first thought as well. We belong to two... WePurrsevere Aug 2018 #5

I love my credit union bottomofthehill Aug 2018 #8

Love my credit union. Ferrets are Cool Aug 2018 #9

Bernie has been talking about this for a while oberliner Aug 2018 #2

Yes he sure has SkyDancer Aug 2018 #4

Not exactly a new idea... TreasonousBastard Aug 2018 #10

We bank with the post office LittleGirl Aug 2018 #3

The Post Office in Korea does banking rpannier Aug 2018 #6

K&R! Omaha Steve Aug 2018 #7