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5 Ways to Protect Your Money From a Recession
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The Sneaky Fee That's Hiding in Your Monthly Bills
Here's how to spot sneaky convenience and processing fees -- and how to use cash back cards to cancel them out.
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The Fee That Banks Count on You Forgetting
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You Could Fly for Free This Summer With These 3 Travel Rewards Cards
Here's how three top rewards cards can cover the cost of your flights this summer, with welcome offers worth up to $750 in travel value.
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Best Credit Card Bonuses Today, May 24, 2025: Earn 50,000 Bonus Points With Our Featured Offer
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Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, May 24, 2025: Up to 5.00%
The best high-yield savings accounts are offering APYs of 4.50% to 5.00% today. These rates won't last forever -- take advantage now.
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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
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Stock of the Summer and Unsung CEOs
May. 23, 2025
Memorial Day means mowing the lawn and grilling – while you’re outside we’ve got a company to keep in mind and a few CEOs worth …
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Nike’s Turnaround Story
May. 22, 2025
Turnarounds take longer than investors like to imagine. (00:21) Jim Gillies and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Nike’s return to Amazon. - The fundamentals and risks …
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Two Paths for Target
May. 21, 2025
In one direction, there’s digital. In the other, there’s a treasure hunt. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - Target’s off-the-mark results. - Lessons …
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Elon Hangs On
May. 20, 2025
Elon Musk is committed to Tesla for at least five more years. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Investing in companies with a …
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There is No (Convenient) Alternative
May. 19, 2025
Downgrades sound scary, but the U.S. is still the best place for investors to put money to work. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: …
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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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