Is It Time To Move Your Money? - Money Tip Tuesday

<p>If you’re with a big bank that requires you to carry a hefty balance in your checking to avoid a maintenance fee, is it time for you to move your money?</p> <p>Listen to this tip to learn how switching to a credit union can save you from the struggle and annoyance of high bank fees.</p> <p>Links: </p> <ul><li>Learn more about Triangle's <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/bank/checking/'>checking accounts</a> with no minimum balance</li> <li>Learn about Triangle's credit union mission and <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/about-us/our-core-values/'>core values</a></li> <li>Read the <a href='https://www.reuters.com/business/finance/us-regulators-fine-bank-america-over-junk-fees-cfpb-2023-07-11/'>Reuter's article</a> about Bank of America's excessive fees </li> <li>Read the Investopedia article about the <a href='https://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/1211/6-benefits-of-using-a-credit-union.aspx'>Benefits of Using a Credit Union</a></li> <li>For more financial education tips and resources visit <a href='https://triangleuniversity.org/'>TCU University</a>!</li> <li>Follow us on <a href='https://www.facebook.com/pg/MakingMoneyPersonalPodcast/posts/?ref=page_internal'>Facebook</a>, <a href='https://www.instagram.com/makingmoneypersonal/'>Instagram</a> and <a href='https://twitter.com/TCUpodcastMMP'>Twitter</a>!</li> <li>Learn more about <a href='https://www.trianglecu.org/home/home'>Triangle Credit Union</a></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>Transcript:</p> <p>I was recently in a meeting and one of our branch managers mentioned there were several new account openings at her branch during the week. When branch staff asked these new members how they heard of the credit union, their answers varied. Some provided feedback that they saw us at some community events, and another responded one of their family members had referred us to them.</p> <p>What was interesting is that while they had varied reasons for how they heard about us, their answer to the next question was the same. Her question was: why are you moving from you