Tim O'Brien

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Small business owner from Seattle, Washington, who ditched Bank of America after they raised their fees

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Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers.

Ditching Big Bad Banks: Are There Alternatives?

Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers.

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Bank of America plans to impose a $5 monthly fee on depositors who use debit cards and Citibank says it'll raise fees on accounts with less than $15,000, igniting the latest firestorm…

Big Banks: Are There Alternatives?

Bank of America plans to impose a $5 monthly fee on depositors who use debit cards and Citibank says it'll raise fees on accounts with less than $15,000, igniting the latest firestorm…

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