Comment on Being poor is expensive
RamRabbit@lemmy.world 2 weeks agoWhen you’re too poor to have an account, you have to go to a check cashing place and pay to get paid.
Use that check to open a bank account. Virtually every bank will give you a free account if you deposit your paycheck with them.
chiliedogg@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
That’s not true if you have bad enough credit or are a migrant worker. There’s an entire check cashing industry based on taking advantage of people who can’t get bank accounts and charging outrageous fees.
RamRabbit@lemmy.world 2 weeks ago
Lots of banks specifically cater to people with bad credit and banking histories as well. Here is a Forbes article about them with a list.