Our Region's "Underbanked" Communities | The Kojo Nnamdi Show

It's become a staple of low-income neighborhoods across America -- the check-cashing store. More and more people, particularly in our region's immigrant communities, are forgoing traditional banks for businesses that take a cut of their checks in exchange for instant cash. We explore the factors contributing to the growth of "un-banked" communities and how they're related to our region's economic health.