I remember reading that the Bonanno Family has a bank, a common fund if you will, in which they use to help members start up illegal (or perhaps even legal) businesses, and to loan members money at lower interest rates than they would charge the public. I believe they eventually got rid of the interest altogether, only demanding back the principal. All made men were expected to contribute to this pool of money. This is actually a great idea. What about the other Families? Would also seem wise to use it for things like legal expenses and funeral costs.