5 Reasons to Love Your Bank
The blog lately has been spreading a lot of credit union love. And now I’m here to spread a little bank love. I think everyone should choose the financial institution that’s right for them. Here are five reasons why I’m sticking with my big bank and not jumping on the credit union bandwagon:
1. Location, Location, Location
One of the main reasons I picked my bank is that it’s accessible in any part of the country. When I graduated from college in my home state, I knew I’d be attending graduate school out of state. And I hadn’t a clue where I’d be going after that. It made the most sense to begin banking with an institution that would be available all over the country. My bank has 5,900 banking centers and 18,000 ATMs nationwide, so I’m all set whether I’m at home or traveling.
2. Open Membership
Unlike credit unions, banks don’t require that you fulfill certain membership prerequisites to join. You’ll likely be re