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HIGHLIGHTS Why does it matter where we bank? What are ‘big banks’ and what’s wrong with them? Sarah describes how ‘better banking options’ make sure that our money, while it's in the bank, is doing as much good as possible. What is the issue with transparency in the banking industry? What can we do about it? What is the difference between a bank and a credit union? What is the mission of Better Banking Options? Sara talks about the four criteria Better Banking Options uses to evaluate banks and credit unions. Better Banking Options offers a helpful search engine tool for finding a bank whose practices align with your values. Who should use it? What does it do? What's the difference between choosing a bank with a local or regional presence versus some of the online bank options that are marketing themselves as more socially and environmentally focused? Sara talks about how she has brought her commitment to social justice and her talent and passion for writing into her work and why it’s important to her. What is the next set of goals for the Better Banking Options project? RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Visit the Better Banking Options website, https://www.betterbankingoptions.com/ Learn more about the Hope Federal Credit Union: https://www.betterbankingoptions.com/post/hope-credit-union Utilize the Better Banking Options search engine: https://map.betterbankingoptions.com/ Get step-by-step instructions for how to move your money to a bank or credit union that aligns with your values: https://www.betterbankingoptions.com/post/How-to-Move-Your-Money Connect with Sara and Better Banking Options: FACEBOOK | TWITTER