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We Compared Opening a CD vs. an HYSA for a $20,000 Emergency Fund. Here's the Right Answer
A locked-in rate might look better on paper, but flexibility usually wins when comparing a 6-month CD against a high-yield savings account for a $20,000 emergency fund.
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Forget the Apple Card: Here Are 3 Better Options
The Apple Card 2% earning rate sounds great -- until you realize not every merchant accepts Apple Pay. Here are three better options.
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The Best Checking Account of 2026: Capital One 360 Just Won Our Top Pick
Capital One 360 Checking won Motley Fool Money's Best Checking Account of 2026. Here's why it stood out -- and how to pair it with a high-yield savings account.
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The 3 Little-Known Perks of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Most Cardholders Never Use
The Chase Sapphire Preferred packs more than great rewards. Here are three underused benefits that can easily cover the $95 annual fee on their own.
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The 3 Best Cards for Streaming, Dining, and Delivery in 2026
Most basic credit cards have low rewards for streaming, dining, and delivery. These three are built differently to match how you actually spend money.
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The Citi Diamond Preferred Won Best Balance Transfer Card of 2026 -- Here's Why
A long 0% intro APR, low balance transfer fee, and no annual fee make this card our top pick for paying off high-interest credit card debt.
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Here's How Much It Costs to Raise a Child
It costs roughly $300,000 to raise a child. Read on for expenditures by category and age.
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Financial Firsts: When Americans Hit Their Money Milestones
Survey: 68% of Gen Z haven't bought a home. See when Americans open accounts, buy cars, invest, and hit other financial firsts, by generation.
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in May 2026
The national average savings account interest rate is 0.38% APY as of May 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in May 2026
The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of May 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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2026 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends Survey: Ownership Plateaus Despite Record Bitcoin Price
22% of Americans own crypto, according to Motley Fool Money's new survey on crypto ownership, sentiment, and what would make skeptics invest.
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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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The SpaceX S-1: The Good, The Bad, The Verdict
May. 21, 2026
Stop the presses (or the recording, I guess)! SpaceX has filed its S-1 in anticipation of an IPO. The team digs into the details of …
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Google Flexes Its AI Muscles
May. 20, 2026
Google I/O revealed a lot about Google’s future in artificial intelligence. Not only did the company release a new model, updated search, and launched new …
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The Green Shoots in Home Depot’s Earnings
May. 19, 2026
It may not look like much right now, but one small detail in Home Depot’s earnings report that should bode well for the beleaguered home …
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The AI Boom Runs Into an Unexpected Headwind
May. 18, 2026
The market is buying everything AI related, but that love doesn’t extend to this year’s college graduates or the localities seeing data centers go up. …
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The Power of Thinking Inside the Box
May. 17, 2026
Why does having too much freedom often lead to business failures? How do strict boundaries drive innovation at companies like Pixar and Apple? How can …
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A Free Social Security Analysis Tool, and the Yield on the S&P 500 Hits an All-Time Low
May. 16, 2026
he age at which you file for Social Security will be one of the most important retirement-related decisions you’ll make. Robert Brokamp discusses the pros …
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