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Here's What Happens When You Downgrade the Amex Platinum to the Amex Gold
The Amex Gold Card has a lower annual fee than the Platinum Card, but it shines for dining, groceries, and everyday spending rewards.
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Have Good Credit? Here Are the 3 Balance Transfer Cards You Should Apply For
Good credit can unlock the top balance transfer offers with 0% intro APR periods up to 21 months. Here are three strong options worth considering in 2026.
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0% Intro APR for 21 Months: The BankAmericard Is Now a Top Balance Transfer Card
This Bank of America credit card now offers one of the longest intro APR offers in the game. Here's why it's worth applying for today.
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Chase vs. Bank of America: Which Bank Is Better in May 2026?
Chase and Bank of America are two of the biggest U.S. banks, but key differences in fees, thresholds, and features make one a better fit depending on your needs.
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The Amex Gold Just Got Even Better. Should You Apply?
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Limited-Time Offer: Get 150,000 Bonus Points With the Chase Sapphire Reserve
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Average Credit Card Debt in America
Credit card debt totaled $1.28 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
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Average American Household Debt in 2026: Facts and Figures
American households carry more than $18 trillion in debt, and the average household debt is $105,056. Read on for more household debt statistics.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2026 by State, City, and More
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Financial Anxiety and Mental Health Survey: 44% of Americans Say They Have High Financial Stress
44% of Americans rate their financial anxiety as high or extremely high. See what's causing it and how people cope.
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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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Move Over, Magnificent 7, There’s a New Stock Basket in Town
May. 12, 2026
One of Wall Street’s favorite hobbies is coming up with catchy nicknames for a group of stocks. Thanks to AI, we have a new one: …
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What Should Investors Do With the New Wave of IPOs?
May. 11, 2026
Fool contributors Jon, Matt, and Rachel discuss a surprisingly good quarter for an enterprise software company before pivoting to a conversation on hot, upcoming IPOs …
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How to Get Rich in American History
May. 10, 2026
What 300-year-old investing principles still apply today? What can Teddy Roosevelt’s cattle farm disaster teach us about modern stock picking? And could you really buy …
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Maximizing Your 401(k), and Is Retirement Bad for Your Brain?
May. 09, 2026
If you’re like most working Americans, your No. 1 strategy for accumulating enough money to retire is by contributing to a defined-contribution plan such as …
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Elon Musk, Chip Giant?
May. 08, 2026
Elon Musk’s EV and rocket empire may be expanding into chips if recent plans to spend up to $119 billion in new chip fab facilities …
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1 Chip Stock Making Bold Plans
May. 07, 2026
It takes a lot of careful thought and planning to add more semiconductor manufacturing capacity. ARM Holdings has said they’ve seen enough demand that they …
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