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Americans Want to Travel More in 2026 -- These Credit Cards Can Help Make It Happen
See how the right rewards card with a big welcome bonuses, ongoing points, and top perks can fund your next getaway and 2026 travel goals.
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Here's How Credit Card Companies Actually Make Money
Credit cards feel simple on the surface, but behind every swipe is a business model designed to make money in several different ways.
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3 Amazon Prime Visa Tricks Most People Miss
Here are a few extra reasons why I think every Amazon Prime member should have the Prime Visa card in their wallet.
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Most People Keep Their Savings in the Wrong Account
A lot of savers are earning pennies when they could be earning hundreds more a year with almost no extra effort.
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Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is Still My No. 1 Travel Card
With the Chase Sapphire Preferred, you can get more than $800 in first-year value. Here's why it's still my go-to travel card recommendation.
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Here's How to Maximize Your Social Security Check in 2026
A few simple moves can meaningfully increase your Social Security check in 2026 if you know where to focus.
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How Many Americans Own Certificates of Deposits?
Only 6.5% of Americans own CDs, with a median value of $26,000. Explore CD ownership statistics by age, income, and race, plus today's best CD …
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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $41 billion in credit card rewards in 2022, but left $6 billion unredeemed. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and …
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Credit Card Late Fee Statistics: Who Pays Most Often?
Credit card late fees cost Americans $14.5 billion in 2022. Younger, low-income, and subprime borrowers are hit hardest. See who pays and how to avoid …
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How Many Americans Have a Credit Card With An Annual Fee?
19% of Americans use a credit card with an annual fee, rising to 24% for millennials and 30% for high earners, Federal Reserve data shows.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2025 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,100 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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81% of Americans Have Credit Cards, but They Aren't Distributed Equally
Dive into credit card ownership statistics, including rejection rates, broken down by age, income, and race and ethnicity.
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Market Volatility and Opportunities We See Today
Nov. 21, 2025
The market has gotten volatile the last few weeks and some sectors are dropping, like Bitcoin. How are we handling the drop and where are …
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Semis and Housing and Retail, oh My!
Nov. 20, 2025
This week is one of the biggest weeks in earnings as NVIDIA, Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and Target all reported earnings. All three provide both …
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Google Steals the Show in AI
Nov. 19, 2025
Gemini 3 is out and it may change the landscape in artificial intelligence. Benchmarks have it performing better than GPT-5 and Google is leaning into …
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Bull vs Bear: Chinese Stock Showdown
Nov. 18, 2025
Chinese stocks are back in the headlines, and we’re putting them on trial. Motley Fool Money flips the script as Jason Hall steps into the …
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Three Non-AI Stocks to Buy: MRK, UPS, CVX
Nov. 17, 2025
There are plenty of potential winners outside the world of AI. Anthony Schiavone and Karl Thiel join Tim Beyers in discussing three big names that …
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Interview with Sezzle CEO Charlie Youakim
Nov. 16, 2025
Sezzle is a fintech company known for its buy now, pay later services. At our annual Motley Fool member event, Motley Fool co-founder and CEO …
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With that in mind, it might not be surprising that over half of our respondents had maxed out a credit card. The only group that saw a number under 50% was those with a self-reported net worth of $5 to $10 million.Jack Caporal, Expert
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