In 2011, a viral social media protest inspired thousands to ditch big banks
When a frustrated small business owner posted a call to action on Facebook, she sparked a nationwide movement that saw 600,000 people move their money to credit unions in a single month.
In 2011, Kristen Christian sparked a viral revolution after Bank of America announced a five-dollar monthly fee for debit card users. Her Facebook event, Bank Transfer Day, encouraged Americans to move their funds to non-profit credit unions by November 5th.
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