Tag: bank local
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Big box stores vs small retailers: When is shopping local better?
Posted On: November 21, 2023 by Kasasa in: Your Financial Life | Personal Banking
During the holiday buying season, it’s important to shop smart. Whether you’re buying in bulk for holiday gatherings, prepping extended staycations, crossing items off your gift list, or planning in advance for those essential Black Friday pickups, now is the time to think twice about where you’re buying what. When planning out the holidays, a wise shopper considers several factors: customer service, price, and environment are the most important for many. And for...
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Why bank local? 5 ways it's better for you (and your community)
Posted On: November 14, 2023 by Kasasa in: Your Financial Life | Personal Banking
There's no shortage of reasons to bank local. It may surprise you that — all things equal — one out of three U.S. adults would rather bank at a community bank than one of the major national banks. But in reality, most people don't. Why? The megabanks earn their "mega" stripes because they spend a lot of money to bring in a lot of customers. Maybe it's a simple question of information. While the advertising budgets may never be equal,...
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