Forum Post: Let's Move Some Money! That's the only way they'll listen
Posted 12 years ago on Dec. 14, 2011, 6:14 p.m. EST by thenewgreen
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I created this last night: http://hubski.com/pub?id=11221
The premise is that we need to completely divest ourselves from the large (too big to fail) banks and put our money in community credit unions. I realize this is nothing new and others have put this forth. I did so in a unique way that I hope catch's hold. Remember, January 3rd!
Also, I give the Occupy movement full use of this video for any reasons they see fit. It's yours for free. Please use it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-3hZsXrxaI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mkRFCtl2MI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SQqjTxI3vc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EewGMBOB4Gg
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z9WVZddH9w
http://thezeitgeistmovement.com/
http://blog.thezeitgeistmovement.com/
http://www.thevenusproject.com/
I agree, in addition support not-for-profit organizations
Nice little clip. I have to reiterate though, to make sure you research and make sure the credit union you're planning on using is locally owned. Many are, in fact, owned by the big boys. Avoid those c.u.'s at all costs.
Good point, the "community owned" part is incredibly important! I wonder if a list of corporately owned credit unions exists? It would be a valuable thing to present, don't you think?
Yes it would. I'm not sure if such a list exists or how up-to-date it would be. There are thousands of C.U.'s across the country. It might be relatively easy to do on an individual basis though. You know, pick one you're thinking about using, then maybe some on-line research, maybe get a prospectus or some documentation from the C.U., maybe even talk to someone in person or on the phone. I'm sure this information must be disclosed if you asked for it.
I'm sure it exists. I'd imagine that the community owned CU's belong to an organization of the like. They probably have a list. It would make sense. Here is a list of all the credit unions in the US with links to their websites etc. Hope this helps. I'm definitely in for Jan 3rd!
http://www.thecommunitybanker.com/cu_links/
The Revolution has a new theme song!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-L-GOHa5-YQ
http://occupywallst.org/forum/in-the-name-of-allah/
The Revolution starts here!
local credit unions are usually pretty awesome. They are localized, usually have safer options for small bankers, and alot of times will have better offers and interest rates. I may not support OWS at all, but i am against anything that become overly centralized- like these huge national banks.