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My Top 3 Balance Transfer Cards for People Who Also Want to Earn Rewards
These balance transfer cards can help clear your debt with 0% intro APR and still earn cash back after the balance is gone.
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My 3 Favorite Business Cards for Freelancers, Ranked
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The Best High-Yield Savings Account of July 2026, Hands Down
The American Express High Yield Savings Account has a strong APY, a trusted name, and reliable access to your money when you need it.
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How to Pick the Right Balance Transfer Card if You Have Less-Than-Perfect Credit
You can still get a balance transfer card with fair credit, but options are limited. Here's how to pick the right one and what to watch for.
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Get a Bonus up to $400 and a 6-Month APY Boost: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, July 19, 2026
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Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, July 19, 2026: Up to 21 Months to Pay Down Debt Interest-Free
Get 21 months of 0% intro APR with this week's top offers. Stop watching interest eat your payments -- finally make real progress on your debt.
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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.
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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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