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Credit unions bank on consumer backlash

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A national backlash against corporate banks that has roots in Lompoc is sending new customers through the doors of credit unions around the country. In the Tri-Counties, the three largest credit unions say that since the so-called Bank Transfer Day — a grassroots movement started by a member of CoastHills Federal Credit Union in Lompoc…

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  1. jk says:

    I did it and I wish everyone would do the same… place the money locally!