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Best Credit Card Bonuses Today, May 18, 2025: Earn $250 With Our Featured Offer
The best credit card welcome offers available now could earn you hundreds back on your everyday spending. Learn all about today's top picks.
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Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, May 18, 2025: Up to 5.00%
Today's best high-yield savings accounts are offering APYs of 4.50% to 5.00%. But act now -- these rates might not stick around much longer.
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Best CD Rates Today, May 18, 2025: Up to 4.55% APY
The best CD rates are on short-terms CDs and can be found up to 4.55% APY. Help protect yourself against future rate cuts and lock …
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Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week: May 18, 2025
The best bank bonuses this week let you earn up to $400 for opening a new bank account and meeting requirements. Learn about the top …
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Earn up to 6% Back on Groceries With These 3 Credit Cards
These credit cards can earn you up to 6% back on your next grocery trip. Find the card that works best for your wallet today.
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History Says Now Is the Time to Open a CD
If history's any indication, now's the time to lock in a CD rate before interest rates fall later this year. Find out how you can …
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Financial Literacy Statistics: The Average American Scores Just 48%
Scores have stayed around 50% for nearly 10 years. Read on for a deep dive into financial literacy data.
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Tariffs Are Already Raising Home Prices -- Here's How Much and Why
Tariffs on homebuilding materials could add thousands to the cost of a new home. Here's how tariffs may impact buyers, builders, and mortgage rates.
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The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?
The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $366 as of the third quarter of 2024. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data …
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The Average Cost of a Vacation in 2025: Trends and Statistics
The average cost of a vacation in 2025 is projected to be $7,249, up nearly $1,400 from 2024. Read on for a full breakdown of …
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Survey: The Hidden Costs of Homeownership
Over a third of homeowners run into unexpected costs after closing on their new home -- find out what they are and how much they …
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Survey: The Most Common Home-Buying Regrets
A quarter of home owners surveyed by Motley Fool Money have some type of buyer's remorse. Read on to find out the most common home-buying …
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The Promise of Quantum Computing
May. 17, 2025
The race to quantum supremacy is on. While this future will not come tomorrow, big tech companies are building to the technology’s “ChatGPT moment.” Motley …
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Walmart’s Warning, Money Tips for 2025 Grads
May. 16, 2025
Even the biggest retailer in the world is planning to pass along tariff increases to customers. (00:21) David Meier and Andy Cross discuss: - The …
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Netflix, YouTube Put Ads Up Front
May. 15, 2025
More 18-to-34 year olds are watching Netflix’s cheapest tier than any U.S. broadcast or cable network. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Walmart’s …
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Business Plans and Science Projects
May. 14, 2025
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ONON Fire
May. 13, 2025
A consumer goods company hit 40% yearly revenue growth. In this environment? (00:21) David Meier and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Why pharma investors aren’t reacting …
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U.S. & China Strike a Trade Deal?
May. 12, 2025
After mounting escalations, businesses and investors get a 90-day reprieve on tariffs between the world’s most important trade partners. (00:21) Jason Moser and Dylan Lewis …
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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
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