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   Stacie Lposted 12 years ago

   650,000 Americans Joined Credit Unions Last Month -- More Than In All Of 2010 Combined
   One of the tactics the 99 Percenters are using to take back the country from the 1 percent is to move their money from big banks to credit unions, community banks, and other smaller financial unions that aren’t gambling with our nation’s future.
   
   Now, the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) reports that a whopping 650,000 Americans have joined credit unions since Sept. 29 — the date that Bank of America announced it would start charging a $5 monthly debit fee, a moveit backed down on this week.
   
   i've belonged to credit unions in the past and will look to join one soon.They are a great alternative to the corporate banking giants

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      AEvansposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      I am moving mine locally so I am right there with you.

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      SimeyCposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      For me, this type of people power is far more effective than any Occupy Wall street campaign - money talks! You'll see all banks backing off these extra fees soon - in fact Capital One are trying to take advantage by offering '5x'the interest rate, free checking and no ATM fees on any banks ATMs
      
      It's stimuating competition and is exactly what the consumer needs!
      
      The only thing I suggest that people do when looking into local banks is make sure they are FDIC insured - if they are not and they go under, you lose your money!

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   LuisEGonzalezposted 12 years ago

   Good idea , I will join one on Friday, thanks for sharing

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   paradigmsearchposted 12 years ago

   "650,000 Americans Joined Credit Unions Last Month"
   
   This truly does warm the cockles of my heart.
   
   On an unhappier note...
   
   Before all the media frenzy had started concerning all the bank fees, I had written a hub about joining credit unions. Google has completely ignored it during this entire media episode. Tough town, the internet.

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      Hollie Thomasposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Some will join credit unions after today, this is just the beginning. I am going to find that hub after I've been shopping and give it the full treatment.

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   Hound Catposted 12 years ago

   I have been in a credit union for several years now.  I have been very pleased with the services and the customer friendly atmosphere.  I also save at one of my larger local banks.  I am happy with them too.  The credit union is a notch better though.

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   Moderndayslaveposted 12 years ago

   Saturday Nov,5 2011,,,Bank Transfer day. Stop feeding the parasites.Transfer your accounts from a Too Big Too Fail bank to a credit union or small local bank.

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   Hollie Thomasposted 12 years ago

   I'm in the UK but moved my money last month.

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