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The 3 Best Welcome Offers for First-Time Cardholders in January 2026
Start building credit in 2026 with these $0-annual-fee cards offering easy welcome offers, cash back, and rewards for everyday spending.
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The Citi Simplicity Card Could Give You Nearly 2 Years With 0% APR
The Citi Simplicity card offers an intro APR spanning nearly two years and no late fees or penalty APR. See how it compares to other balance transfer cards.
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Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 20, 2026: APYs Above 4.00% Are Fading -- Lock In Now
Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY -- consider locking in a strong return now before rates drift lower as we get further into the new year.
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Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Is Still My No. 1 Travel Card
Earn a huge welcome bonus, big points on travel, and built-in protection perks with the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card. Here's why it's still my go-to card.
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High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Jan. 20, 2026 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 -- compare the top rates still available now.
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Here's What Happens When You Transfer Your Credit Card Balance
Transferring your credit card balance to a 0% intro APR card can save you hundreds in interest. Here's exactly what happens and how to make it work.
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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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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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Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election
We asked 2,000 Americans what their top financial priorities are heading into the 2024 election. Inflation was top of mind. Read on for more findings.
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COVID-19 Fraud Statistics: Over $480 Million in Losses and Counting
Lyle Daly Oct. 27, 2021
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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: 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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TSM or NVDA: Who Ya Got?
Jan. 19, 2026
Last week, Taiwan Semiconductor (NYSE: TM) put up stellar fourth-quarter numbers, signaling that we've yet to reach peak AI demand. Are we in for another …
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Interview with Redwire CEO Peter Cannito
Jan. 18, 2026
Peter Cannito is the Chairman and CEO of Redwire, a space infrastructure and services company. Motley Fool contributor Lou Whiteman talks with Cannito about the …
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What to Know About a Stock’s Workforce
Jan. 17, 2026
The largest expense for most companies is labor, so how a company chooses, manages, and pays its workforce can be a crucial consideration when evaluating …
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Will Netflix Go All-Cash for WBD?
Jan. 16, 2026
Netflix may be forced to offer all cash for WBD if the cable assets being spun off doesn’t have the value Netflix thought they did. …
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Bank Profits Rise Amid Credit Card Uncertainty
Jan. 15, 2026
Matt Frankel, Tyler Crowe, and Jon Quast discuss: - Earnings from six of the largest U.S. banks - The president's proposed cap on credit card …
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Google’s Hot Start to 2026
Jan. 14, 2026
When ChatGPT was released, the company most impacted was supposed to be Google. But over the past year Google has surpassed OpenAI’s models and Gemini …
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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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