A grassroots "Move Your Money" campaign is underway, to shift resources from the fat and corrupt too-rich-to-fails into more regional and accountable community banks. Seems like a long overdue idea. If you're not already banking locally, please consider doing such, and spreading the word, if such resonates. Learn more at http://moveyourmoney.info

I had money in a small community bank years ago in Nutley....it failed.

I think Hudson city is a very well run bank. But if you need to have money available while in NYC your still gonna need to deal with the to big to fail guys.

I have used credit unions since I got my first checking acct at Keesler AFB. They have easier loans and checking accts are at least free, if not some small interest if your balance is kept above a certain level. They used to be behind the big banks in terms of credit cards & online banking, but they have caught up. Still usin the AT&T CU even though I havent worked there for almost 10 years.

But if you need to have money available while in NYC

 

They should be able to issue a ATM card usable almost anywhere. They might even waive the fees for outside the bank withdrawals.

But if you need to have money available while in NYC

 

They should be able to issue a ATM card usable almost anywhere. They might even waive the fees for outside the bank withdrawals.

 

But the other bank still get's their money usually.

As an owner of a local financial planning practice i would be more than happy to take care of your money.

 

As far as banking locally, it is a hit or miss. Depends on how the bank is run. Often times, having a relationship with a larger institution is helpful.

 

In any case, you want to make sure your local bank deposits are FDIC insuranced, and local credit unions are covered as well. Some local credit unions have been known not to participate.

 

or just wait until some new awesome bank opens up in Lakewood. :pray:

What money ?

I think Hudson city is a very well run bank. But if you need to have money available while in NYC your still gonna need to deal with the to big to fail guys.

 

I do work with Hudson City Bankcorp, like you say is a very well run bank.

What money ?

ditto, good one, made me chuckle.

Hudson City Bankcorp

 

For many years they were known to give better than average rates in savings instruments. The only problem I had with them was not having branches in the towns I lived and worked. This was pre electronic banking so it wouldn't be an issue today. In fact one bank I use doesn't have any actual physical buildings and it works just fine.

 

As an owner of a local financial planning practice i would be more than happy to take care of your money

But I fear I'd have to hunt you down at some point... :shock:

 

PS...plenty of snow in the ski areas....Time to visit the relitives again.