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Here Are Our 3 Balance Transfer Cards for May 2026: Pay No Interest for up to 21 Months
From the longest 0% intro APR windows to rewards you'll keep using -- here are our three favorite no-annual-fee balance transfer cards for May 2026.
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3 Top Cash Back Cards You Can Apply for Right Now: May 2026
Looking for a cash back card you can apply for right now? These three no-annual-fee options cover all the bases. Here's what to know.
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Chase Sapphire Preferred vs. Freedom Unlimited: Which Card Should You Pick in May 2026?
The Chase Sapphire Preferred and Chase Freedom Unlimited work in different ways, but can both be plenty valuable. Here's how to decide between the two.
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Wells Fargo Reflect vs. Citi Diamond Preferred: Which 0% Intro APR Card Wins in May 2026?
Both cards have long intro APR offers for balance transfers and no annual fees -- but the right pick depends on your situation.
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Save 2% on Purchases: The Best Cash Back Cards This Month, May 2026
One of my favorite cash back cards earns 2% cash rewards on purchases for a $0 annual fee. Here's what to know, plus some other top options available now.
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Top Savings Accounts Rates Today, May 1, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find out more.
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How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $201 a month on gas in 2024, or 3.1% of their budget. See how spending varies by income, age, and state.
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The Average Credit Score in the U.S.
The average credit score in America is 714. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
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Average U.S. Income: How Much Do Americans Earn?
What's the median U.S. income by state, gender, age, family size, and more? Read on to find out what the research says.
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Average Tax Refund in 2026, by Income, Age, and Filing Status
The average tax refund is $3,676 as of March 2026, per IRS data -- up 10.6% year over year. See refund amounts by income, age, filing status, and state.
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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $47 billion in credit card rewards in 2024, but let 2.8% expire. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and how credit score impacts rewards.
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The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.
More than 4,800 institutions provided over 6 million mortgages adding up to over $2 trillion in 2024. Read on to see the largest mortgage lenders.
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Mag 7, Markets, and Mailbag with CEO Tom Gardner
Apr. 30, 2026
Motley fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner stopped by today on the podcast. There, he and the team browke down the changing dynamics behind earnings …
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Earnings Season Hits Overdrive
Apr. 29, 2026
The flood of earnings has begun and there are some surprises to investors. Spotify, Robinhood, and SoFi all dropped after results failed to impress, but …
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OpenAI Misses Expectations - Should Tech Investors Worry?
Apr. 28, 2026
OpenAI reportedly missed its own growth and revenue expectations recently, and shares of Oracle and other companies with large deals with the AI giant are …
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A New Chapter in AI’s Most Powerful Partnership
Apr. 27, 2026
Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Financial results from Domino’s Pizza and what it tells us about the economy -Microsoft and OpenAI modify …
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Morgan Housel on History, AI, and the Future of Investing
Apr. 26, 2026
Morgan Housel is the bestselling author of The Psychology of Money, Same As Ever, and The Art of Spending Money. At our recent Motley Fool …
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A Guide to the Backdoor Roth IRA, and Heirs Squandering Inheritances
Apr. 25, 2026
People look forward to retirement as a time of fewer obligations, but it can also be a time of lower taxes, especially if you have …
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