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Here's What Happens When You Only Use Credit Cards
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We Compared 100+ Credit Cards -- These 3 Offer the Best 0% Intro APR in 2026
These top 0% intro APR and balance transfer cards can help you save hundreds in interest in 2026 and pay off your debt faster.
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Here's What Happens When You Deposit a Large Check
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Grocery, Travel Cards, and More: The Best Amex Cards Available This Week, Dec. 17, 2025
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Don't Keep Cash at Home. Here Are 3 Dead Simple Places to Put It Instead
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Earn Tons of Cash Back and Travel Rewards: The Best Bank of America Cards Available This Week, Dec. 17, 2025
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Renters in These States Are Getting Hit Hard by the Pandemic Economy
Amy Fontinelle Oct. 27, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone, but renters are having an especially difficult time. Read on for the 12 states where the situation is worst.
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COVID-19 Fraud Statistics: Over $480 Million in Losses and Counting
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COVID-19 and stimulus check fraud is a growing problem. Americans have already lost over $100 million. These fraud statistics show the scope of the issue.
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Study: When Does the Average American Get Their First Credit Card?
Motley Fool Money Staff Oct. 27, 2021
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The average American gets their first credit card at the age of 20, and here’s the impact.
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Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election
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Study: Generational Credit Card Habits
The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their credit card habits and found some generational differences. Find out if they apply to you.
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How Will Climate Change Impact Homeowners Insurance in All 50 States?
A look at how climate change will impact homeowners insurance in all 50 states.
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The 2025 IPO Comeback Tour
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In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen is joined by Sanmeet Deo and Jason Hall to break down why the IPO market took …
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Would You Buy the SpaceX IPO?
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Interview with Axon President Josh Isner
Dec. 14, 2025
Axon Enterprise produces the Taser, body cameras, and cloud-based software services. And the law enforcement technology company has produced big returns for investors. Motley Fool …
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Roth Advice Gone Wrong and Mandatory Roth Catch-Up Contributions in 2026
Dec. 13, 2025
These days, we're hearing a lot about the many benefits of Roth accounts. However, they’re not the best choice for every investor. Host Robert Brokamp …
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Did Disney Win or Lose the OpenAI Deal?
Dec. 12, 2025
Disney agreed to let its characters be used in OpenAI’s Sora videos, so is this a visionary move, or is Disney giving away its IP …
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Over 300 Stocks Doubled in 2025 -- 3 We Love and 3 We Don't
Dec. 11, 2025
2025 has been an above-average year for stocks. And over 300 publicly-traded companies have increased in value by 100% or more. This has our team …
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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, Research Director
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