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Here's How Much a 3.50% APY CD Earns on $10,000 Over 12 Months
A 12-month CD at 3.50% APY earns more than double the national average. Here's exactly how much, plus when a CD beats a high-yield savings account.
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$4,000 in Annual Value and a Bonus as High as 300K Points: The Amex Business Platinum Just Got Even Better
The Amex Business Platinum just added a $300 credit that basically any business can use. Here's how it works and whether the card is right for you.
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Can You Do a Balance Transfer More Than Once?
Executing multiple balance transfers is possible -- but there are some limitations to how much you can move, and where. Here's what to know.
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21 Months of 0% Intro APR: Chase Slate Is One of the Best Balance Transfer Cards of 2026
Chase Slate offers one of the longest 0% intro APR windows on the market, with no annual fee and strong balance transfer flexibility for cardholders.
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The Best Flat-Rate Cash Back Card of 2026: We Compared 50+ Options
The Wells Fargo Active Cash card has a $0 annual fee, flat-rate cash rewards, a strong welcome offer, and an intro APR offer -- here's why it's a top pick in 2026.
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3 Reasons Not to Open a Balance Transfer Card in May 2026
A balance transfer card can save $1,000 in interest for the right person, but it isn't the perfect solution for every situation. Here's when to skip it and when to apply.
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The Average House Price by State in 2026
The median house price in the United States as of the first quarter of 2026 is $403,200. See how states compare here.
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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
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,070 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, 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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AI Is Supplying Blowout Earnings…Again
May. 14, 2026
If you’re making a list of the companies delivering better-than-expected earnings results this quarter, then add Cisco and Lumentum to the list. Spending on data …
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The Market Just Got a Huge Warning Sign
May. 13, 2026
Costs are going up for consumers and producers, which may not be a trend that stops anytime soon. We discuss what’s driving the increases and …
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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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