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Marcos Cabello

Writer, Banking and Deposits
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  • Consumer banking
  • Personal finance
  • Economic policy
  • Federal Reserve news
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  • Juris Doctor, Boston University
  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts, Criminology and Philosophy. Minor in Psychology, Florida State University

Marcos Cabello is a banking writer at Bankrate, where he’s dedicated to helping readers make the best decisions about their finances. Currently, Marcos writes about consumer banking, reviewing deposit products like certificates of deposit, savings, checking and money market accounts. Previously, Marcos wrote about money for CNET and NextAdvisor, running the gamut of personal finance topics including U.S. economic policy and cryptocurrency.

If you don’t find Marcos behind his computer screen, you’ll probably find him behind another screen, playing the newest Nintendo Switch title, streaming the latest TV show, reading a book on his Kindle or doing some creative writing.

Marcos's Picks

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The 10 largest credit unions in the US

These are the 10 largest credit unions in the United States based on assets.

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What are basis points and how are they used?

These nebulous numeric notations better indicate changes in interest rates.

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How to join a credit union: Here’s what to do to become a member

Here’s what you need to do to become a credit union member.

Marcos's latest articles

  • Patelco Credit Union Review

    Read our experts' review on Patelco Credit Union's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    2 min read Dec 31, 2020

  • FNBO Direct Review

    Read our experts' review on FNBO Direct's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    1 min read Nov 03, 2020

  • Limelight Bank Review 2025

    Read our experts' review on Limelight Bank's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    1 min read Aug 07, 2020

  • First Internet Bank of Indiana

    Read our experts' review on First Internet Bank of Indiana 's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    2 min read May 18, 2020

  • SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Review 2025

    Read our experts' review on SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    1 min read May 12, 2020

  • Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union Review 2025

    Read our experts' review on Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    1 min read Apr 01, 2020

  • First Republic Bank

    First Republic Bank is a bank and wealth management company with about 87 offices in multiple cities across the United States.

    2 min read Mar 17, 2020

  • WebBank Review

    Read our experts' review on WebBank's features and product offerings. Bankrate reviews and compares hundreds of banks to help find the right fit for you.

    1 min read Mar 17, 2020