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Cash-Only Living Not So Affordable
Martha C. WhiteMartha C. White RSS Feed
Jan 7th 2011 at 2:00PM
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Filed under: Banking, Extracurriculars
Payin in cashSince January is a time for fresh starts, it's not unusual that this time of year brings with it the desire by some to "break free" of the financial mainstream. Articles like this one chronicle the eschewing of conventional banking and credit products in favor of living a cash-only existence.
The bottom line, as this writer and others who attempt similar stunts quickly find out, is that shunning mainstream banks is hard -- and expensive.
Alternatives to ordinary checking accounts, debit and credit cards are scarce, sometimes sketchy and almost always pricey. Most banks won't cash a check for a non-account holder and check-cashing storefronts charge a hefty fee for the privilege.
Paying things like phone, cable and utility bills entails driving to different locations and using expensive money orders to keep the accounts in good standing. Undertaking common transactions like renting a car or buying a plane ticket with cash entails significant outlays of both time and money.
Many unbanked Americans, as they're called by the Federal Reserve, which estimates that this group numbers a whopping 43 million, rely on this patchwork of check-cashing outlets, money orders and pricey prepaid debit cards to cover basic expenses most of us pay with a mere swipe or click.
For these 43 million unbanked Americans, they have no other choice but to rely on inconvenient and expensive alternatives. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said in a recent paper that the people most likely to be unbanked are poor, poorly-educated, young or immigrants; in other words, people for whom a 1.8% charge to cash a paycheck is an especially heavy burden.
"There are very few options for this population," says Jose Garcia, associate director for research and policy at consumer advocacy group Demos. Garcia tells WalletPop that many of the unbanked fall into this category because previous financial hardships landed them on banks' radars (perhaps by abandoning an overdrawn account or having a history of bouncing checks) as undesirable customers. "It's not as profitable as somebody who banks online and always has money in their account," he says, adding that many of the unbanked aren't computer savvy and may not speak English as a first language, which necessitates more hand-holding on the part of bank employees. In an era where a growing number of banks are charging customers just to speak with a teller, it's clear that banks want to maximize their per-customer profitability at all costs.
However, the Fed report points out that the best way to give this population more financial stability is to get them into the banking mainstream, stating, "[T]he key advantage to consumers having bank accounts is avoiding costly alternative financial services and enabling families to build and protect their wealth."
So, while you might fantasize about throwing away your banking relationships, keep in mind that the alternatives are not only more expensive, but often less convenient and less secure, as well. Shop around instead for a bank (or credit union) with better customer service or lower fees if you don't like what you're getting from your financial institution and be grateful you have the option of not being one of those 43 million.
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Forex Investment Plans is an investment system designed specifically for online investors. To make it easier for you and to reduce administrative expenses, we use the so-called e-currencies (also referred to as digital currencies or electronic payment systems) in our operations. Thus, you do not need to have a bank account, do not have to incur various hidden fees in order to benefit from investing your funds with us. All you must have is an Liberty Reserve account. Investing with us is absolutely hassle-free and requires no paperwork. An investment at Forex Investment Plans allows you to gain a net profit up to 900% in just 100 days.
Forex Investment Fund (FIF) is a high yield, private loan program, backed up by Bonds, Forex, Gold, Stocks trading, and investing in various funds and activities all over the world...
Cash-Only Living Not So Affordable
Martha C. WhiteMartha C. White RSS Feed
Jan 7th 2011 at 2:00PM
Text SizeAAA
Share
Filed under: Banking, Extracurriculars
Payin in cashSince January is a time for fresh starts, it's not unusual that this time of year brings with it the desire by some to "break free" of the financial mainstream. Articles like this one chronicle the eschewing of conventional banking and credit products in favor of living a cash-only existence.
The bottom line, as this writer and others who attempt similar stunts quickly find out, is that shunning mainstream banks is hard -- and expensive.
Alternatives to ordinary checking accounts, debit and credit cards are scarce, sometimes sketchy and almost always pricey. Most banks won't cash a check for a non-account holder and check-cashing storefronts charge a hefty fee for the privilege.
Paying things like phone, cable and utility bills entails driving to different locations and using expensive money orders to keep the accounts in good standing. Undertaking common transactions like renting a car or buying a plane ticket with cash entails significant outlays of both time and money.
Many unbanked Americans, as they're called by the Federal Reserve, which estimates that this group numbers a whopping 43 million, rely on this patchwork of check-cashing outlets, money orders and pricey prepaid debit cards to cover basic expenses most of us pay with a mere swipe or click.
For these 43 million unbanked Americans, they have no other choice but to rely on inconvenient and expensive alternatives. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis said in a recent paper that the people most likely to be unbanked are poor, poorly-educated, young or immigrants; in other words, people for whom a 1.8% charge to cash a paycheck is an especially heavy burden.
"There are very few options for this population," says Jose Garcia, associate director for research and policy at consumer advocacy group Demos. Garcia tells WalletPop that many of the unbanked fall into this category because previous financial hardships landed them on banks' radars (perhaps by abandoning an overdrawn account or having a history of bouncing checks) as undesirable customers. "It's not as profitable as somebody who banks online and always has money in their account," he says, adding that many of the unbanked aren't computer savvy and may not speak English as a first language, which necessitates more hand-holding on the part of bank employees. In an era where a growing number of banks are charging customers just to speak with a teller, it's clear that banks want to maximize their per-customer profitability at all costs.
However, the Fed report points out that the best way to give this population more financial stability is to get them into the banking mainstream, stating, "[T]he key advantage to consumers having bank accounts is avoiding costly alternative financial services and enabling families to build and protect their wealth."
So, while you might fantasize about throwing away your banking relationships, keep in mind that the alternatives are not only more expensive, but often less convenient and less secure, as well. Shop around instead for a bank (or credit union) with better customer service or lower fees if you don't like what you're getting from your financial institution and be grateful you have the option of not being one of those 43 million.
Tags: banking, cash only, living cash only, living without banks, no banks
Follow WalletPop on FacebookFollow WalletPop on Twitter
Money Clips
Rooney Mara
Kevin Winters, Getty Images
* BUZZWORTHY: 10 Stars to Watch in 2011 - Forbes
* STOP! If You Itemize, Don't File That Return Yet - MSNBC
* THE DIRTY DOZEN: Porn's Most Popular Stars - CNBC
* THINK AGAIN: Top 9 Divorce Myths Debunked - Huffington Post
* DEPRESSING: Vegas Home Prices on Skids 'Til 2032 - CNNMoney
* WEDDING TIPS: Saying 'I Do' Without Ending Up Broke - FOX Business
* FORECAST: The Most Profitable Companies for 2011 - 24/7 Wall St.
* CARDWOO: A New Gold Mine in Gift Cards? - SmartMoney
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From Wallet Pop
Forex Investment Plans is an investment system designed specifically for online investors. To make it easier for you and to reduce administrative expenses, we use the so-called e-currencies (also referred to as digital currencies or electronic payment systems) in our operations. Thus, you do not need to have a bank account, do not have to incur various hidden fees in order to benefit from investing your funds with us. All you must have is an Liberty Reserve account. Investing with us is absolutely hassle-free and requires no paperwork. An investment at Forex Investment Plans allows you to gain a net profit up to 900% in just 100 days.
Forex Investment Fund (FIF) is a high yield, private loan program, backed up by Bonds, Forex, Gold, Stocks trading, and investing in various funds and activities all over the world...