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5 Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card -- July 2026
From a massive welcome bonus to free Apple TV+ and Apple Music, here are five Chase Sapphire Reserve perks you can use for big-time savings.
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Earn a $1,000 Bonus and a $250 Travel Credit for a Limited Time With the Capital One Spark Cash Card
The versatile Capital One Spark Cash is upgrading its welcome offer for a limited time. Find out the details and see if it's right for your business today.
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56% of Gen Z Don't Have a 1-Month Emergency Fund. Here's the Fastest Way to Build One
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The Best No-Annual-Fee Card to Pair With the Chase Sapphire Preferred
Adding a no-annual-fee card to the Chase Sapphire Preferred boosts rewards on everyday spending and makes your points worth more on travel.
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The 3 Best High-Limit Cards You Can Apply for in July 2026
Looking for a high-limit credit card? Compare reported limits, welcome bonuses, perks, fees, and more on three top picks available now.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, July 18, 2026: Earn up to 4.50% APY
Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 4.50% APY, but those yields could change as we enter the back half of 2026.
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Millennial Home-Buying and Homeownership Statistics
Fifty-five percent of millennials own homes, but down payments vary 4x by age. New HMDA data on down payments, home values, and debt by age.
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The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.
United Wholesale Mortgage leads the largest mortgage lenders in 2025, edging out Rocket. See the full top 25.
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The Average Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2026 by State, City, and More
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The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?
The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $428 as of Q1 2026. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data by airport and route.
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Video Game Spending Statistics: How Much Does the Average Family Spend on Gaming?
Video game spending statistics: U.S. households cut spending 20% in 2024, even as total industry spending hit $60.7 billion.
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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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