How Banks Keep You Poor (The Truth)

In this video, I show you how banks are keeping you poor. What happens when you deposit money into your bank account? Where does that money go and how can it affect you in a negative manner?
It is essential to understand that banks earn profits by issuing loans. The money which is loaned to consumers can come from a variety of sources, primarily from savings and checking deposits.
One of the concepts introduced in this video is known as fractional reserve banking. It allows banks to only keep a fraction of your deposits on hand while lending the remaining percentage to consumers.

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I am not a financial advisor. The ideas presented in this video are personal opinions and for entertainment purposes only. You (and only you) are responsible for the financial decisions that you make.