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The Bank Account I've Been Begging My Friends to Open for Years
It's 2026, and I still have friends keeping their money in a traditional savings account. Here's the account I tell them to get instead, plus a couple alternatives.
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Trump Accounts Are Coming July 4. Here's How They Work, and Who Gets $1,000
Trump accounts launch July 4, 2026. Here's what they are, who qualifies for the $1,000 federal seed money, and how families can use them to save for kids.
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Is 'Buy Now, Pay Later' Worth It? A Brutally Honest Breakdown
Buy now, pay later services like Afterpay and Klarna are more popular than ever -- but the math rarely works in your favor. Here's what to know.
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My Friend Built a $60,000 CD Ladder. Here's How Much It Earns Monthly in 2026
A simple CD ladder strategy that pays monthly interest, keeps cash accessible, and locks in rates before they drop further.
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Here's Why the Best Balance Transfer Cards Have No Rewards Programs
No-rewards balance transfer cards beat the ones offering both 0% intro APR and cash back for most people in heavy debt – here's the math that proves it.
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Already Have the Sapphire Preferred? Here's the Card to Get Next
If you already carry the Chase Sapphire Preferred, adding this no-annual-fee Chase card can supercharge your savings. Here's what to know.
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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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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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Our Pulse On the Stock Market Today
May. 15, 2026
A look back on what we learned from earnings season, what is hot (and what is not) in the market, and a debate over whether …
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