subject: The Best Bank for your Buck [print this page] Thinking small may helpThinking small may help. Many people were leery of small banks in this last economic downturn, yet the customer service and overall customer experience can be considerably better at such institutions. Also though I am using the word "bank" do not forget to consider credit unions as a strong viable option for your needs as they also provide many strong products along with fine service. When a community or other bank is bought by a bigger one, bigger does not necessarily mean better in terms of attention to you the customer, so please be proactive in looking for the best options for you and your family.