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Why Having Multiple Savings Accounts Can Help You Reach Your Financial Goals

Budget, Planning, Goals, Savings, Saving

You may ask yourself, why would I want to have multiple savings accounts? That just sounds like more work. If you think that way, you’re not alone. Most people think of savings accounts…

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Better Money Habits and How to Achieve Them

Budget, Planning, Goals, Debt

If your parents didn’t teach you good financial habits, you may feel at a loss when you enter adulthood and have to start taking responsibility for your own money. Luckily, you can…

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What is a CD Account and Do I Need One?

Budget, Planning, Saving, Goals

Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are a good option for savers who want to invest a portion of their nest egg in relative safety for a set amount of time. CDs are often lumped in with deposit…

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5 Ways to Spread Cheer and Stretch Your Budget This Holiday Season1

Budget, Planning

The holidays can be expensive and frustrating if you’re battling crowds in a rush for last-minute gifts. Sticking to a budget, shopping early, and giving the gift of your time and expertise…

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Calculating How Much Your Emergency Fund Should Be

Planning, Budget, Saving, Goals

You know you need an emergency fund — the experts talk about it all the time. But the numbers seem daunting: six months to a year's worth of expenses. For most, it’s tough to save that…

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Winterize Your Home Without Breaking The Bank

Planning, Security

Preparing your home for winter weather is a smart move if you want to keep heating costs down. Fortunately, that winter preparation doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg.

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Make the most of Giving Tuesday

Planning, Budget

After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, why not kick off your end-of-year giving by participating in Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday is a global day of giving back, powered by social media.…

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Financial Planning Tips For Everyone

Planning, Budget, Saving, Goals

Some people hear the words “financial planning” and think it sounds like a difficult, time-consuming task best left to experts.

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College Saving Tips for Every Budget

Saving, Budget, Debt, Goals

As the cost of a college education continues to rise, saving as much as possible has become a necessity.

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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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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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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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