Vote With Your Money

Heard this story on NPR the other morning, about how people are moving their money from big banks to local banks.. and I am here to tell you that you really have nothing to lose by doing so, in fact you may have a lot more to gain than you realize.  I have been banking with well run highly rated banks for probably most of my adult life, and I highly recommend going local.

Two area banks that I highly recommend:

First Bank Of Highland Park

1835 First Street Highland Park, IL 60035

with a Four Star Bauer Rating.

The other is:

First Bank & Trust of Evanston

2925 Central Street, Evanston, IL 60201

with a Five Star Bauer Rating.

I have always been a supporter of local businesses, I try to avoid the corporate giants, and I understand it is not easy, a day does not go by when you had to deal with them in some way.  I mean where do you go to buy gas for your car?  But, really consider moving your money to a good local bank, since they are local they have an accountability to the local community.  By doing what is in the best interest of the community, then local banks will also grow and prosper along with the community.  Vote with your feet and your money...move your money to a sound local bank and then celebrate by having a cup of coffee at some place other than a Starbucks.

Want to learn more about moving your money go to the Move Your Money website and see the seven easy steps to moving your money.