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Here's How the Discover it® Cash Back Card Could Earn You $600+ in a Year
The Discover it Cash Back can help you rack up rewards in rotating categories, especially in your first year. Here's how to get started.
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Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 30, 2025: Time Is Running Out to Lock in 4.27% APY
Today's CDs are paying up to 4.27% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further after the most recent Fed rate cut.
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Forget the Amex Platinum: My Favorite Travel Card Costs $800 Less
Don't want to pay nearly $1,000 a year for great travel perks? Here's how you can get tons of value from my favorite $95 Chase card instead.
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Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates, Dec. 30, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%
The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before rates slide.
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Last Chance: Capital One's 100,000-Mile Venture X Bonus Ends Jan. 5
A rare 100,000-mile bonus on a premium travel card ends soon and the math still makes it one of the easiest wins in travel.
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I've Done the Math, and These 3 Grocery Cards Can Earn the Most Cash Back
The Citi Custom Cash, AAA Daily Advantage Visa Signature, and Capital One Savor Rewards cards offer top-tier value for grocery shopping. Here's why.
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Renters in These States Are Getting Hit Hard by the Pandemic Economy
Amy Fontinelle Oct. 27, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone, but renters are having an especially difficult time. Read on for the 12 states where the situation is worst.
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Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election
We asked 2,000 Americans what their top financial priorities are heading into the 2024 election. Inflation was top of mind. Read on for more findings.
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Study: When Does the Average American Get Their First Credit Card?
Motley Fool Money Staff Oct. 27, 2021
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The average American gets their first credit card at the age of 20, and here’s the impact.
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COVID-19 Fraud Statistics: Over $480 Million in Losses and Counting
Lyle Daly Oct. 27, 2021
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COVID-19 and stimulus check fraud is a growing problem. Americans have already lost over $100 million. These fraud statistics show the scope of the issue.
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Study: Generational Credit Card Habits
The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their credit card habits and found some generational differences. Find out if they apply to you.
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How Will Climate Change Impact Homeowners Insurance in All 50 States?
A look at how climate change will impact homeowners insurance in all 50 states.
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