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38% of $100K+ Earners Are Still Financially Stressed -- and Suze Orman Says It's Not About the Money
A bigger paycheck doesn't always mean less stress. Here's why so many high earners are still anxious about money -- and what actually helps.
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3 Credit Cards That Could Save You $750+ on Travel in June 2026
These three travel credit cards can help you save $750 or more in year one -- plus hundreds a year after that. Here's what to know.
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3 Top 0% Intro APR Credit Cards You Can Get Right Now: June 2026
If you're paying down debt or financing a big purchase, these cards stand out right now for long interest-free windows, low transfer fees, and strong rewards.
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Get up to $1,000 in Free Stock: The Best Brokerage Bonuses of June 2026
Here are four top brokerage bonuses available in June 2026, including cash offers, stock rewards, and portfolio transfer matches for new and experienced investors.
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Best CD Rates This Week, June 1, 2026: Summer Is Almost Here -- Lock In Your Rate Before the Season Heats Up
This week's best CDs pay up to 4.17% APY. It could be a wise move to lock in a solid return as we head further into 2026.
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Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, June 1, 2026: Stop Treading Water and Get Ahead
Stop treading water with high interest. These balance transfer cards offer 0% intro APR for up to two years to help you get ahead.
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How Many Americans Have Credit Cards? Ownership, Balance-Carrying, and Application Rates
82% of Americans had a credit card in 2025, but 45% carried a balance. Ownership and balance rates by income, age, and race.
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Financial Firsts: When Americans Hit Their Money Milestones
Survey: 68% of Gen Z haven't bought a home. See when Americans open accounts, buy cars, invest, and hit other financial firsts, by generation.
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in May 2026
The national average savings account interest rate is 0.38% APY as of May 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in May 2026
The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of May 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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2026 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends Survey: Ownership Plateaus Despite Record Bitcoin Price
22% of Americans own crypto, according to Motley Fool Money's new survey on crypto ownership, sentiment, and what would make skeptics invest.
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Nvidia’s Next Big Growth Lever?
Jun. 01, 2026
Nvidia announced its new CPU at an event in Taipei and Jon, Rachel, and Matt talked about why potential customers may be interested in buying …
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The AI Buildout Is Just Getting Started
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Token consumption grew 17 times last year — not 17%, 17 times. So why are some investors still underexposed to the biggest structural shift in …
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Is Your Plan for Retirement Too Safe?
May. 30, 2026
Determining when you can retire requires making several assumptions about the future. Some of the commonly recommended assumptions are very conservative, and may result in …
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The Conundrum of Investing in AI Today
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Money continues to pour into AI companies like Anthropic, who announced a $65 billion fundraising round this week. But companies are starting to scrutinize their …
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Snowflake Has a Hot New Product
May. 28, 2026
Jon, Matt, and Travis start the episode by talking about Snowflake’s latest financial results that were catalyzed by one of its newest AI product offerings. …
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The $1 Trillion Club Gets a Little More Crowded
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Micron has had a turnaround for the ages, going from a free cash flow negative company to a $1 trillion valuation in a little over …
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