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Protecting Yourself From Fraud (Part 1)

According to Identitytheft.info, an online resource for identity theft and fraud prevention, as many as 100 million Americans each year risk identity theft as a result of insecure government, corporate, and retail databases. In addition, an estimated 15 million people in the United States are victims of identity theft.1 Although federal and state laws as well as banks,
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Enhanced Banking is Coming Your Way!

Popular Bank is revamping the customer experience in new ways to make banking easier for everyone. We will soon be launching our flagship branch at Madison Avenue in the heart of New York City. Popular Bank will continue to refresh and transform our retail spaces,
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Giving Back is in Our DNA

Since 1893, giving back to the communities we serve has been deeply rooted in our values. This culture of service, of supporting those around us through direct engagement, positively impacts our communities.  To further this effort,
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Popular Community Bank Gives Back for the Holidays

We partnered with Volunteers of America (VOA) Greater New York to serve people in need throughout the holiday season. Since mid-November, our local branches have operated as donation centers for the VOA Holiday Gifts of the Heart Campaign.
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3 simple ways to increase your income tax refund

As the holidays approach, piles of wrapping paper can turn into piles of receipts.  Try these 3, simple tips that may help increase your refund at tax time. Organize Your Receipts Keeping track of your receipts year ’round is now easier than ever with NeatReceipts™
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Black Friday Shopping Tips

As part of our commitment to the community, Popular Community Bank (PCB) offers helpful tips to make Black Friday a successful, enjoyable, and safe shopping experience. Above all, we advocate a considerate and friendly approach to shopping to make an otherwise hectic day pleasant for you,
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PCB Makes a Difference in Just a Day!

We believe every good deed, however large or small, makes a difference. Holding the door for an elderly person, fostering homeless animals, or regularly volunteering to help the underserved are important for creating a culture of kindness. For these reasons and because we feel strongly about honoring our commitment to the community, 
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3 things every first-time home buyer should know

We can’t quite put our finger on it, but there is something special about the sound of keys on closing day. If you’re looking to purchase a home here are 3 things every first-time home buyer should know before making an offer.
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Popular Bank to Open New Branch on Avenue U

We are pleased to announce that Popular Bank is bringing an innovative banking experience to Avenue U in Brooklyn! Our new technology based branch will reveal an attentive plan of our desire to improve how we deliver financial tools and interact with customers.
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How to Recover Your Identity with Help from IdentityTheft.gov

The data breach of the IRS has affected more than 100,000 households. This alarming number has caused many Americans to raise questions about the safety of their most valuable possession, their identity. Your identity sealed with unique identifiers like a social security number and date of birth are essential to building a life in America,
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