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

  • Fifth Third Bank

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

    2 min read Apr 05, 2019

  • UFB Direct

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

    3 min read Apr 02, 2019

  • Customers Bank

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

    1 min read Apr 02, 2019

  • Live Oak Bank

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

    3 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Pentagon Federal Credit Union (PenFed)

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

    2 min read Mar 29, 2019

  • Rising Bank

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

    2 min read Mar 28, 2019

  • Banesco USA Bank

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

    2 min read Mar 20, 2019

  • Quorum Federal Credit Union

    Read our experts' review on Quorum Federal 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 Mar 19, 2019