Marcos Cabello

Writer, Banking and Deposits
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Consumer banking
  • Personal finance
  • Economic policy
  • Federal Reserve news
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • 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

  • Navy Federal Credit Union

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

    3 min read Jan 31, 2020

  • LendingClub Bank

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

    3 min read Jan 13, 2020

  • Merrick Bank

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

    2 min read Oct 16, 2019

  • Discover Bank

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

    4 min read Aug 26, 2019

  • Morgan Stanley Private Bank

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

    2 min read Aug 08, 2019

  • BMO

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

    3 min read Aug 08, 2019

  • CIBC Bank USA

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

    3 min read May 19, 2019

  • American Express Bank

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

    4 min read Apr 06, 2019