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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2025 · 27 MIN

If You Knew This About Banks, You Would Think Twice Before Giving Them Your Money

from Building Your Money Machine · host Mel H Abraham, CPA, CVA, ASA

Welcome to a revealing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what banks are really doing with your money—and why you might want to think twice before trusting them with your hard-earned cash. Ever wondered why your savings account seems to earn pocket change while your bank flaunts shiny new office towers and charges you fees left and right? It’s not by accident, and in this episode, I break down exactly how the system is stacked in the bank’s favor, not yours.We’ll explore the hidden realities of fractional reserve banking—where your deposited dollars are leveraged by the banks to make massive profits—and dissect how things like credit card debt, endless fees, and questionable banking practices eat away at your wealth. I debunk the illusion of safety when it comes to things like FDIC insurance and fraud protection.But I won’t just leave you with concerns—I’ll equip you with tactical moves to ensure your money is safe, controlled, and actually working for you. You’ll leave this episode empowered to flip the script and start building a money machine that serves YOUR financial future.IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:How banks really make money using the fractional reserve systemHow credit card debt and minimum payments are building bank empiresThe hidden cost of monthly, ATM, and overdraft feesWhy the bank may not always have your backWhy I use credit unions and how you can benefit tooRECOMMENDED EPISODES FOR YOUIf you liked this episode, click here to enjoy these and more:https://melabraham.com/show/Accountant Explains: The 4 Money Personalities - Which one are you?6 Things I'd Tell My 20-Year-Old Self (as a 63-Year-Old Multimillionaire)Financial Literacy is The Lowest it's Ever Been This is Sad10 Habits Of The "Fake Rich" You Need To AvoidLife Lessons I Wish I Knew Earlier - Here's what matters mostRECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU If you liked this video, you'll love these ones:Accountant Explains: The 4 Money Personalities - Which one are you?: https://youtu.be/H6-F2EEn-Ps6 Things I'd Tell My 20-Year-Old Self (as a 63-Year-Old Multimillionaire): https://youtu.be/aqTn3Us9q5oFinancial Literacy is The Lowest it's Ever Been This is Sad: https://youtu.be/BIHtHihEOlY10 Habits Of The "Fake Rich" You Need To Avoid: https://youtu.be/Ijofyr-YtXYORDER MY NEW USA TODAY BESTSELLING BOOK:Building Your Money Machine: How to Get Your Money to Work Harder For You Than You Did For It!The key to building the life you desire and deserve is to build your Money Machine—a powerful system designed to generate income that’s no longer tied to your work or efforts. This step-by-step guide goes beyond the general idea of personal finance and wealth creation and reveals the holistic approach to transforming your relationship with money to allow you to enjoy financial freedom and peace of mind.Part money philosophy, part money mindset, part strategy, and part tactical action, these powerful frameworks will show you how to build your money machine.When you do you’ll also get over $1100 in wealth resources & bonuses for FREE! TAKE THE FINANCIAL FREEDOM QUIZ:Take this free quiz to see where you are on the path to financial freedom and what your next steps are to move you to a new financial destiny at http://www.YourFinancialFreedomQuiz.com

Welcome to a revealing episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show! Today, I’m pulling back the curtain on what banks are really doing with your money—and why you might want to think twice before trusting them with your hard-earned cash. Ever wondered why your savings account seems to earn pocket change while your bank flaunts shiny new office towers and charges you fees left and right? It’s not by accident, and in this episode, I break down exactly how the system is stacked in the bank’s...

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