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I Finally Ditched My Sapphire Reserve Card for the Venture X -- and I Have No Regrets
The Venture X costs $400 less per year than the Sapphire Reserve. Here's why I switched, and what I did with my old Chase card.
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Stop Paying $3.50 Every Time You Need Cash. These 3 Banks Offer Fee-Free ATMs and up to 4.00% APY
Skip ATM fees with banks that offer massive fee-free networks nationwide, plus high-yield savings rates that beat traditional banks by a wide margin.
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Need a Balance Transfer Card? Here's What a 'Good Deal' Looks Like
What separates a great balance transfer card from an average one? Long intro periods, low fees, and no annual cost top the list.
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The Average Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus Is Worth $311. These 3 Cards Offer at Least Double
The average credit card welcome offer is worth $311. These three travel cards offer at least double that -- with no-nonsense perks and $95-$395 annual fees.
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What the Average American's Credit Card Balance ($6,523) Is Really Costing Them
The average American carries $6,523 in credit card debt, costing around $1,368 a year in interest at today's average APR.
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'Save Three to Six Months of Expenses' -- What if That's Not Enough?
The three- to six-month emergency fund rule has been around for ages. Here's whether it still holds up, and how to figure out what you actually need.
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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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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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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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