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Options for Your College Grad’s Student Loan

If your newly graduated son or daughter is returning home from college, then you may be considering how best to get him/her started on a path toward independence. Offering guidance in finding a job and emphasizing the importance of saving money are among first steps in helping your adult child become self-reliant.
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Protecting Yourself From Credit and Debit Card Fraud (Part 2)

At Popular Bank, we get you. We know that if you’re like many Americans who are concerned about fraud and identity theft, you already take steps to protect your bank and credit card accounts, including: Following security recommendations for password and personal identification numbers (PINs) Analyzing your account regularly and immediately reporting suspicious activity Ensuring your new and cancelled checks are stored in a secure place,
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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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