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Black Friday the Right Way

You’ve worked hard all year to keep the bills at bay and save what you could. Now the holidays are approaching and you don’t want to blow all your saved money on holiday gifts. And that’s where Black Friday and Cyber Monday come in.
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Dyckman St. Branch Open House

On Wednesday, Sept. 28, the Dyckman St. branch hosted an open house event.  Elvin Adames, Branch Supervisor and his team, welcomed their clients and members of their local community for an evening of networking.  Guests met with Wanda Matos,
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October Is Cyber Security Awareness Month

Each year, the world becomes a little more connected through technology. The Internet touches more areas of our lives on a daily basis than we probably even realize. That’s why the Department of Homeland Security has named October Cyber Security Awareness Month and reminds us all to take some time to make sure our digital lives are as secure as they can and should be.
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Year-End Tax Strategies for Homeowners

It’s October and you probably have Halloween, costumes, and sweets on your mind—not taxes. But if you want to make the most of your home sweet home at tax time, it’s important to prepare in the fourth quarter.
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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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