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Rent or Buy—Which Is Right for You?

Real Estate, Saving, Budget, Planning, Debt, Goals

The decision to rent or buy is a highly personal one, and often must be made by weighing both objective and subjective factors. What makes sense for one person's financial situation…

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CD Strategies—Maximize Your Savings

Wealth, Saving, Goals

Saving by using certificates of deposit, or CDs, can be a low-risk way to diversify and grow your funds. If you are attempting to accumulate money for a large expense, such as a…

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Get on Track to Financial Independence

Planning, Saving

Financial independence can mean different things at different stages of life. It eventually means the ability to live solely off savings and passive income—also known as retirement.

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Keep it Simple

Entertainment, Planning

Transitioning from an overscheduled, overstuffed, hectic life to a simpler one can often result in a happiness increase. Consider paring down your lifestyle to eliminate clutter, become…

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Know Your 401(k) Options When Changing Jobs

Planning, Wealth, Saving, Business, Retirement, Goals

These days, it's less common for people to stay with just one employer for an entire career. As a result, you'll probably need to answer the question of what to do with your 401(k)…

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Rebuild Your Financial Life

Saving, Debt, Credit, Planning

It can be difficult to get back on track after challenging life events that affect your finances. But difficult doesn’t mean impossible—you can rebuild your financial life one step…

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Give Your Finances a Mid-Year Checkup

Budget, Credit, Planning

If you made some financial New Year's resolutions in January, June is the perfect time to review your progress. Start by dusting off your list of resolutions. Have you abandoned…

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How to Budget for a Vacation

Travel, Entertainment, Budget, Planning, Saving, Goals

Now that summer is here, the fun and relaxing vacations many of you have been longing for will finally happen.

What's the most important part of a vacation? The budgeting…

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Saving for Your Child's Education

Planning, Saving, Goals

Over the last decade, college tuitions have increased an average of five percent each year and that number is expected to increase over time.

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The Rise of Mobile Banking

Technology, Security

Technology plays an ever-expanding role in our daily lives, and banking technology is no different. Our phones are always with us, so it makes sense that mobile banking has become…

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Why Millennials Need Life Insurance

Planning, Saving, Business

Life insurance helps you plan for the unexpected. Young people who are just starting out can often wait a while before purchasing it, but there are specific circumstances in which…

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Starting Your Own Business? Here’s How to Get the Money You Need

Business, Credit, Planning, Goals

Starting your own business can be a daunting task. Even if you have the most marketable idea in the world, nothing can be done until you've accumulated enough funds to get your startup…

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Don’t Forget Your Pet When Budgeting

Budget, Saving, Planning

How we can better manage money spent on our furry friends? Be sure to include costs for these things: food, grooming, vet visits, toys, treats, and other extras.

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Retirement Saving for Women: Close the Gap

Wealth, Saving, Retirement, Goals

There are steps women may want to consider taking to close the retirement savings gap, many of which would be prudent for any pre-retiree to do.

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Simplify Your Finances to Help Lower Stress

Planning, Saving, Debt

One important area to streamline a less stressful life is the way you handle your finances. Consider simplify your financial life.

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The information mentioned in these articles is for informational purposes only, is intended to provide general guidance and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Each person’s situation is unique and may materially differ from the information provided herein. You should seek the advice of a financial professional, tax consultant and/or legal counsel to address your specific needs before any financial or other commitments regarding the issues related to your situation are made. Popular Bank does not make any representations or warranties as to the content contained herein and disclaims any and all liability resulting from any use of or reliance on such content.

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