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How to Earn $200 Cash Back on Your Back-to-School Shopping
A new rewards card's welcome offer can turn back-to-school spending you'd do anyway into $200 cash back, as long as you pay the balance in full.
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Unlock 4.10% APY for 6 Months: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, July 26, 2026
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Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, July 26, 2026: Up to 21 Months to Pay Off Debt, Not Interest
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3 High-Yield Savings Accounts With Zero Monthly Fees in July 2026
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Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card vs. Wells Fargo Reflect: The Better Balance Transfer Card Right Now
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Our 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards if You Also Want to Earn Rewards
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The Average House Price by State in 2026
The median house price in the United States as of the second quarter of 2026 is $410,700. See how states compare here.
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Back-to-School Shopping Trends 2026: How Parents Are Financing the Bill
Back-to-school shopping trends: 34% of parents finance it with credit cards, 25% use buy now, pay later.
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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in July 2026
The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of July 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in July 2026
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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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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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