Interview with Jon Mulkin
I sat down for a conversation with Jon Mulkin, the current Chief Mortgage Officer of Hope Credit Union, to talk about their work in South.
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Sep 206 min read
“The Big Short”: one film’s lessons in bad banking
“The Big Short” outlines for the viewer what led to the crash of the housing market and the resulting recession.
Jul 244 min read
Bank of Dave’s lessons on community banking
the 2023 Netflix film’s true(ish) story of the impact of better banking Banking is generally not considered to be a very flashy or sexy...
May 86 min read
City Survey: Greater Los Angeles
When living cost and income inequality are high, Better Banking Options are even more important.
Apr 123 min read
Disinvesting from war in the Middle East
We have some advice for those looking to align their finances with their non-violent values.
Jan 293 min read
Saving the planet with your savings account
our review of Project Drawdown’s report on climate-responsible banking
Nov 15, 20235 min read
City Survey: Philadelphia
Philadelphia has a wealth of long-established Better Banking Options that we're giving you the details on below.
Sep 27, 20233 min read
Why you should know about Connecticut Green Bank
The goal of Connecticut Green bank is to leverage federal money to attract private capital investment in clean energy.
Aug 22, 20234 min read
City Survey: Montgomery, Alabama
Many cities in the South suffer from disinvestment, gentrification, and high poverty levels, and Montgomery was no exception.
Aug 4, 20233 min read
Our Response to Hope's 2022 Impact Report
We’re publishing this article to share Hope’s Impact Report so members can see what their capital is doing to combat income inequality.
Jun 23, 20235 min read
A Reflection on our trip through the Deep South with Hope Credit Union
In the first full week of June 2023, members of Just Money Advisors attended a trip hosted by Hope Credit Union and Faith & Money...
Apr 14, 20232 min read
Why you should be banking with Credit Union of Atlanta
A Black-led credit union serving city employees and their families in Atlanta Georgia.
Mar 13, 20237 min read
City Survey: San Francisco, San Jose & Oakland (Bay Area)
The Bay Area is a progressive region with a wealth of mission-driven banks and credit unions.
Feb 10, 20232 min read
Why you should be banking with Gateway Bank, FSB
A Chinese bank in Oakland, CA, serving immigrant populations in the Bay Area.
Jan 9, 20235 min read
City Survey: Chicago
Anyone can move their money (and should) and have their deposits used for quality lending in Chicago.
Nov 7, 20226 min read
City Survey: Washington, DC
While DC residents work for representation in Congress, they can make a difference through their deposits at Better Banking Options.
Oct 14, 20223 min read
What is ethical banking?
The most universal advice we can give on banking ethically is to be intentional about your banking practices.
Sep 2, 20222 min read
Why you should be banking with Pulaski Savings Bank
A small local option in Chicago with a laser focus on mortgage lending.
Aug 12, 20223 min read
Mega banks & climate change
The role Mega banks play in the advancement of climate change, and what we can do to stop them.
Jul 20, 20223 min read
Credit Unions vs. Banks - Are credit unions always better?
While they operate differently, their ultimate purpose should be the same- to make quality loans to people that need them the most.
Apr 18, 20222 min read
Why you should be banking with Brooklyn Cooperative FCU
We’d recommend Brooklyn Cooperative FCU to anyone living or working in Bedford-Stuy and Bushwick.
Jan 28, 20225 min read
Latinx Credit Unions to move your money to TODAY
A companion post to our list of of Latinx banks.
Jan 24, 20222 min read
Latinx Banks to move your money to TODAY
It’s more important than ever to support Latinx American banks, as these populations are at greater risk for being underbanked and unbanked.
Nov 17, 20212 min read
Open an account at Hope Credit Union TODAY
If you’re looking to move $5,000 or more to Hope Credit Union, we’ll do all the paperwork for you, for NO CHARGE.
Nov 5, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Rio Bank
Rio Bank is a fantastic example of how a bank can be profit-driven while still truly strengthening their neighborhoods and local economies.
Oct 22, 20215 min read
Truths and Myths of Online Banking
We’re here to walk you through some of the common myths and truths of online banking, so that you make informed decisions about how to bank.
Sep 10, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with First Federal Bank
a local, community bank providing exceptional service in North Carolina In today’s world, we’re constantly being bombarded with reports...
Aug 20, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with First Carolina People’s Credit Union
a small town credit union making fantastic loans in North Carolina Even before the COVID-19 pandemic rocked the foundation of many...
Aug 6, 20214 min read
City Survey: Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill
the thriving Research Triangle of North Carolina has amazing Better Banking Options In the past two decades or so, the Research Triangle...
Jul 21, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Santa Ana Federal Credit Union
Santa Ana Federal Credit Union is a Latinx-majority credit union in Santa Ana which has been serving the community there for 70 years.
Jul 7, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Sixth Avenue Baptist FCU
A Black church in Birmingham with an important history and a credit union Birmingham, like many southern cities, has its own distinctive...
Jun 23, 20213 min read
City Survey: Birmingham
We're featuring a few Better Banking Options in this historic southern city which are making a difference in low-income and POC communities.
Jun 4, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Alamerica Bank
Alamerica Bank is a fantastic Better Banking Option for those in Birmingham looking for their deposits to make an impact in Black community.
May 24, 20213 min read
City Survey: Detroit
Your deposits could be doing a lot more good in one of these banks or credit unions than in the typical mega bank.
May 14, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with First Independence Bank
First Independence Bank is a fantastic Black-owned bank working in Detroit to make quality loans in low-income neighborhoods.
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Tri-State Bank of Memphis
Tri-State Bank of Memphis is one of a handful of Black banking institutions in Memphis, and has been certified as a MDI as well as a CDFI.
Apr 16, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Local Bank
a Tribe-owned and operated CDFI in Northeast Oklahoma Recently we’ve been featuring Native-owned banks on our blog because they serve an...
Apr 7, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Chickasaw Community Bank
This Better Banking Option comes up third in our search engine, meaning they make lots of quality loans.
Mar 26, 20213 min read
City Survey: Memphis
This city, known for blues and rock ‘n’ roll, has some amazing Better Banking Options. Memphis is best known for being a city of immense...
Mar 16, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Orion Federal Credit Union
Orion Federal Credit Union has been working in Memphis for more than 60 years to provide excellent banking service to their members.
Mar 5, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with United Bank of Philadelphia
United Bank of Philadelphia is one of our top picks for banks in Philly.
Jan 29, 20212 min read
Why you should be banking with Port Richmond Savings Bank
We’d recommend Port Richmond Savings Bank to anyone looking to invest in immigrant communities in Philadelphia.
Jan 22, 20213 min read
City Survey: Louisville
Even though there aren’t any fantastic banks or credit unions in Louisville, the ones listed above are miles better than mega banks
Jan 8, 20212 min read
More about our data & how it’s updated
We recently updated our search engine with data from June 2020.
Dec 16, 20203 min read
Why you should be banking with OPTUS Bank
OPTUS Bank is one of the longest standing MDIs in the country and was originally started in 1921 as Victory Savings Bank in Columbia, SC.
Dec 4, 20202 min read
Why you should be banking with MariSol Federal Credit Union
MariSol FCU makes an effort to make banking easier for members who may not speak English fluently.
Nov 20, 20202 min read
Values Based Banking
Why it’s important and what it should look like In the last month or so, we’ve been featuring banks and credit unions across the country...
Nov 12, 20202 min read
Why you should be banking with Verity Credit Union
While Verity CU provides excellent financial service to its members, where they really stand out is their relationship banking.
Oct 30, 20202 min read
Why you should be banking with Clearwater Credit Union
A CFDI in Missoula, Montana doing things a little bit differently One of the biggest problems with the current model for lending in the...
Oct 16, 20202 min read
Why you should be banking with Lead Bank
Lead Bank has received a lot of attention regarding their Civic Contractor Funding program.
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