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The Basics of Savings

It’s never too early to start thinking about a long-term savings plan. In fact, the younger you are when you start, the better off you’ll be when you retire. But retirement isn’t the only life event you should be saving for.
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5 Ways To Prepare for Purchasing Your First Home

Buying your first home is a big step! There’s nothing quite like stepping out of the world of renting and into the world of homeownership. But there’s also a lot to learn and have ready before you begin the actual process.
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2016 Operation Backpack

Popular Community Bank once again partnered up with the 2016 Volunteers of America “Operation Backpack” campaign. From July 11th – August 5th, our branches in the NY Metro Region, as well as in our corporate office,
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Fabulous Family Savings Tips

Even the most dedicated of parents admit that having young children home for the summer can get ho hum once the dog days of August roll around and the kids get restless. If you’ve already spent money taking your children on vacation,
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Financial Tips for Traveling Abroad

Although the globe may seem more intimate since the Internet has brought many of us closer, there are differences in banking processes, ways to access money, and ways to make purchases in some foreign countries that can complicate your travels.
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Achieving Financial Independence

What is Wealth? To achieve wealth, it’s important to understand its definition. Although income from your job, however large the sum, is important to achieving your goals for wealth, it is not wealth. Wealth is defined as the part of your net worth,
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Financial Planning for Your Vacation

June’s arrival is sure to conjure happy thoughts of vacation. But your happy thoughts also might be accompanied by concerns about what a vacation will cost. Wherever you go, hotels, restaurant meals, and recreational activities can add up quickly.
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Tips for a Comfortable Retirement

The dream of retirement usually includes free time to do the things you enjoy. But if you don’t prepare properly, you may be one of millions of Americans who must continue working into their golden years. Popular Bank can help you take steps to help ensure you plan well so that you can live the retirement of your dreams.
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