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How to save when interest rates change: high-yield savings accounts vs. CDs.
Learn how to keep saving when interest rates change. Compare high-yield savings accounts and CDs, and understand the risks and benefits with Popular Direct.
Three tips for protecting your finances in a mobile world.
Learn how to keep your financial information safe while banking on the go. Discover smart mobile security tips, from avoiding public Wi-Fi to enabling 2FA.
Account takeover fraud (ato): the ultimate guide.
Prevention strategies for bank account takeover fraud. Learn how to protect your passwords, prevent unauthorized access to your login credentials, and more.
How to protect your bank account.
Safety tips to protect your bank account from hackers and fraud. Learn how to keep your information secure and to respond promptly to incidents.
What is a high-yield savings account?
Learn how a high-yield savings account works, compare it to CDs and MMAs, and explore tips to grow your savings with higher interest and FDIC protection.
How to protect yourself against micro-deposit scams.
Educating yourself about micro-deposit scams can help you identify these transactions. Protect yourself against fraud and the latest schemes by staying alert.
The dangers of seemingly harmless online quizzes.
Online quizzes may seem fun, but they can be used to steal your personal information. Learn how to spot scams, protect your data, and secure your accounts.
What is a certificate of deposit (CD)?
A certificate of deposit offers higher interest rates than savings accounts when held for a fixed period. Learn about CD rates and options from Popular Bank.
Benefits of saving for medium-term goals.
It’s a good idea to get in the habit of creating targeted savings goals. Short-term and long-term goals may be discussed more frequently when creating goals, but medium-term goals are…