The Big Short’s Lessons in Bad Banking
The Big Short turns one of the most complex financial disasters in modern history into an engaging story about the people who saw the housing market collapse coming. Beyond the entertainment, the film offers an important warning about the dangers of unchecked greed, weak regulation, and banking practices that put profits ahead of people.
Bank of Dave’s Lessons on Community Banking
The 2023 Netflix film Bank of Dave tells the inspiring story of a businessman determined to create a community bank that serves local people rather than distant shareholders. While the movie takes creative liberties, its central lesson rings true: when capital stays local, communities thrive. Here’s what Bank of Dave can teach us about the power of community banking.
It's A Wonderful Life's Lessons in Community Banking
It’s A Wonderful Life reminds us why small community banks matter. By lending fairly and reinvesting locally, they give families dignity, hope, and a chance at a wonderful life—the true spirit of Christmas, and of better banking.