Thousands of people across the US closed their accounts at corporate-owned banks on Saturday and switched to credit unions and smaller not-for-profit institutions.
It was all part of "National Bank Transfer Day," an event organised by a variety of groups across the country, many affiliated with the 'Occupy Wall Street' movement.
Gary Marsh was one of the hundreds taking part in the event in downtown Austin, Texas on Saturday afternoon.
"I'm doing this because there's too much money in the hands of too few people," Marsh said. Full story...
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It was all part of "National Bank Transfer Day," an event organised by a variety of groups across the country, many affiliated with the 'Occupy Wall Street' movement.
Gary Marsh was one of the hundreds taking part in the event in downtown Austin, Texas on Saturday afternoon.
"I'm doing this because there's too much money in the hands of too few people," Marsh said. Full story...
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