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    Which Way, L.A.?

    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. Bank of America plans to impose a $5 monthly fee on depositors who use debit cards.  Citibank says it’ll raise fees on accounts with less than $15,000.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Big banks bailed out because they were "too big to fail" are now jacking up fees on small businesses and individual consumers. Bank of America plans to impose a $5 monthly fee on depositors who use debit cards. Citibank says it’ll raise fees on accounts with less than $15,000. New York Times columnist Joe Nocera says there are many "juicy angles" to be pursued. He's going with "gouging." Is it time to transfer money to smaller institutions and credit unions? Is the entire banking system due for an overhaul? We hear from Nocera and others.

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    Move to Kick Hybrids out of Carpool Lanes Backfires
    1. 0:00Blue Shield Gives Back Another $285M in Profits
    2. 6:45The Paradox of Hybrids and Traffic in Carpool Lanes
    3. 19:56Luis Rodriguez Writes a New Memoir
    4. 27:14Ditching Big Bad Banks: Are There Alternatives?You’re reading this
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Andrea Brody

      Senior Producer, KCRW's Life Examined and To the Point podcast

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Joe Nocera

      New York Times

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      Tim O'Brien

      small business owner

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      Trish Wexler

      Electronic Payments Coalition

      News

    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Move to Kick Hybrids out of Carpool Lanes Backfires
    1. 0:00Blue Shield Gives Back Another $285M in Profits
    2. 6:45The Paradox of Hybrids and Traffic in Carpool Lanes
    3. 19:56Luis Rodriguez Writes a New Memoir
    4. 27:14Ditching Big Bad Banks: Are There Alternatives?You’re reading this
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