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Your Tax Refund is a Chance to Grow

Saving, Savings, Planning, Budget, Goals

It’s tax season again and W-2s are hitting mailboxes around the country. This year the average federal income tax return is estimated to be in excess of $2,000. What better way to get…

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3 Trends to Avoid When Building Savings

Saving, Savings, Budget

Avoiding costly trends when managing your personal finances is key to creating personal wealth. Dive into three trends that could derail your ability to grow your money.

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The Benefits of Having a Financial Plan and Why You Need One

Planning, Saving, Goals

Financial plans help you navigate your current financial circumstances to reach your goals.

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Can I Retire Yet? How to Decide When the Time Is Right.

Saving, Savings, Budget, Planning, goals, Retirement

Picking the right time to retire depends on several factors, including how long your money needs to last, your savings, your debt, and the retirement lifestyle you want.

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Choosing Between Short-Term and Long-Term CDs

Saving, Savings, Budget, Planning, goals

A CD allows you to invest your money for a set period of time and earn interest. Typically, CDs have a higher interest rate than savings or checking accounts. In order to earn that…

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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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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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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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What You Should Do Before December 31st

Planning, Saving

It’s the end of the year, and amid all the celebrating and best-of lists, it’s time to get in a few smart financial moves before the new year begins. Consider the following suggestions…

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Host Thanksgiving on a Budget

Planning, Budget, Saving

It’s that time of year again, and you’ve decided to host Thanksgiving at your place. You can make the day a success without overspending—or overstressing—by planning carefully and enlisting…

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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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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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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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