PYMNTS

JANUARY 10, 2017

Those who are unbanked pay to cash their checks, to get money orders to pay their bills and to buy and use prepaid cards. The situation creates something of a catch-22 for those in the lowest tax bracket — can’t stop being poor with saving, can’t save money until one stops being poor. Is there any way out of that?

Online 100

Online Chicago New York Mississippi 100

Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Seriously, sit back with a pocket flask of Pappy Van Winkle, smoke a cigar (or your combustible of choice if you live in Colorado, California, Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Main or Massachusetts) and enjoy the 2017 GonzoBanker Awards. Executioner’s Tax (Swing of the Ax) – Power Trip. THE BANKING AWARDS. At a banking conference.

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Conference Industry Community Bank Community 101

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2019

Over the last two years, more than $500 million worth of cash deposits from the legitimate cannabis business has flowed into Maps Credit Union in Salem, Oregon. But banks, credit unions and card networks shy away from that industry, despite its revenue potential, due to concerns about federal regulatory punishment. Cash Dangers.

Oregon 230

Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 230

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

Over the last two years, more than $500 million worth of cash deposits from the legitimate cannabis business has flowed into Maps Credit Union in Salem, Oregon. But banks, credit unions and card networks — understandably —shy away from that industry despite its revenue potential due to concerns about federal regulatory punishment.

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Oregon Colorado Operations Washington 115