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“What kind of bank gives back 65 percent-often less-of what you deposit? Indeed, when you compare the services of a bank and an insurance company, common sense suggests something is out of whack.” quote by Andrew Tobias
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“What kind of bank gives back 65 percent-often less-of what you deposit? Indeed, when you compare the services of a bank and an insurance company, common sense suggests something is out of whack.”

Andrew Tobias

About This Quote

Source Book: The Only Investment Guide You’ll Ever Need, 1978

Banks often return less than deposits, unlike insurance, indicating a mismatch in expectations and services.

In simple terms: Banks give back less than you put in.

Key Takeaway

Understand financial product differences.

Themes

finance expectations trust

Mood

analytical cautious

Type

educational practical

When to use this quote

  • choosing a bank
  • insurance decisions
  • budgeting

Key Concepts

economics consumer behavior risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What factors cause banks to return less?
  • How can consumers protect themselves?
A Different Perspective

Simplifies complex financial structures.

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