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The Amex Platinum's Fee Just Went Up by $200 -- but the New Perks Are Worth Over $1,400
Amex just hiked the Platinum Card's annual fee. Here's how the added perks and refreshed benefits may justify the price for the right person.
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3 Savings Accounts That Still Pay 3.90% APY or Higher in September 2025
Interest rates are expected to fall soon, but SoFi®, CIT, and Barclays are still offering savings accounts with strong APYs. Learn which one's right for …
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Amex Platinum Benefits: Your Guide to the 2025 Update
The Amex Platinum Card's annual fee has gone up, but several new benefits could make up for the cost. Learn all the important details of …
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Why the Discover it® Chrome Could Be the Best Starter Card for 2025
This card is simple, has no annual fee, and matches cash back in year one. Read on to find out more about what makes it …
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Amex Platinum Update: 3 Things You Need to Know
See our three big takeaways from the Amex Platinum refresh, including nearly $1,500 in new and expanded perks, to see if it's worth it for …
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I Broke Up With My Bank. Now I'm Earning $700 More a Year in Interest
I moved my money from Wells Fargo to SoFi® -- now I'm earning 380 times more in interest a year. Here's how easy it is …
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How Many Americans Own Certificates of Deposits?
Only 6.5% of Americans own CDs, with a median value of $26,000. Explore CD ownership statistics by age, income, and race, plus today's best CD …
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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $41 billion in credit card rewards in 2022, but left $6 billion unredeemed. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and …
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Credit Card Late Fee Statistics: Who Pays Most Often?
Credit card late fees cost Americans $14.5 billion in 2022. Younger, low-income, and subprime borrowers are hit hardest. See who pays and how to avoid …
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How Many Americans Have a Credit Card With An Annual Fee?
19% of Americans use a credit card with an annual fee, rising to 24% for millennials and 30% for high earners, Federal Reserve data shows.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2025 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,186 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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81% of Americans Have Credit Cards, but They Aren't Distributed Equally
Dive into credit card ownership statistics, including rejection rates, broken down by age, income, and race and ethnicity.
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Nvidia and Intel Make a $5 Billion Bargain
Sep. 18, 2025
Intel has benefitted from multiple major investments in 2025 but perhaps none more headline-grabbing than this: Nvidia and Intel agree to co-develop products for data …
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EV and Autonomy State of the Union
Sep. 17, 2025
Autonomy is advancing quickly with Waymo leading the charge, but where are there opportunities for investors? And we discuss the future for Rivian and Tesla …
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The Labubu Economy
Sep. 16, 2025
Blind boxes, dopamine hits, and “adorably ugly” IP - today Emily Flippen alongside analysts Sanmeet Deo and Asit Sharma unpack the collectibles economy and the …
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Fools Duel Over DocuSign: Is It Still a Breaker?
Sep. 15, 2025
We duel, you decide. Rick Munarriz and Tim Beyers debate whether DocuSign is a Breaker worth buying. Leave a comment to let us know which …
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Interview with Dan Ariely: Investing in the Irrational
Sep. 14, 2025
Dan Ariely, a Professor of Behavioral Economics at Duke University, is the bestselling author of Misbelief, Dollars and Sense, and Predictably Irrational. Motley Fool contributor …
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401(k) Millionaires and Maximizing Your HSA
Sep. 13, 2025
No account has more tax benefits than the health savings account. You can make the most of those benefits by managing your HSA wisely. Roger …

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With that in mind, it might not be surprising that over half of our respondents had maxed out a credit card. The only group that saw a number under 50% was those with a self-reported net worth of $5 to $10 million.Jack Caporal, Research Expert
59% of Americans have a cash back credit card and 49% have a travel rewards card.
Millionaires are less concerned with credit card interest rates than the average American. Twenty-six percent of millionaires cited interest rates as the most important factor when picking a credit card compared to 40% of Americans.
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