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What does it mean?
Banks prioritize their own gains and fees over benefiting customers or society.
In plain terms
Banks take care of themselves first.
What can you take from it?
Financial institutions often serve owners not users.

Where it applies

  • personal finance
  • banking policy
  • economic reform

Putting it to work

  • support credit unions
  • avoid hidden fees

Questions to consider

  • Is banking profit justified by service?

Another view

Banks also provide essential stability and credit.

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