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clarkm
on Sept 21, 2013
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The Real Reason The Poor Go Without Bank Accounts
Do you not consider Cyprus a developed country? Just a few months ago, many of its citizens had their deposits garnished, some at rates of 40%. How about Greece? There were talks of doing the same there.
kazagistar
on Sept 21, 2013
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Yes; the state failed to tax at high enough rates, and had to tax after the fact to pay of the debt they accumulated.
I guess if you want your money safe, store it somewhere that can do their finances properly?
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