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Why I'd Never Put a Large Purchase on a Debit Card -- Even With the Money in the Bank
A debit card puts your real cash at risk with less legal protection than a credit card.
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Here's Why I Stopped Chasing the Highest Savings Rate
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This No-Annual-Fee Capital One Card Beats the Amex Gold for Groceries and Dining
Learn how a no-annual-fee Capital One card can actually outperform the Amex Gold for groceries and dining -- and how to know which is right for you.
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Capital One Venture X vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Travel Card Is Better?
Learn how the Capital One Venture X and Chase Sapphire Reserve compare on earnings, perks, annual fees, and more to see which is right for you.
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Your High-Yield Savings Account Is Probably Paying You Less Than It Did Last Year. Here's What to Do
Savings account rates have dropped over the past year. Learn how to spot the gap, compare today's top APYs, and decide if switching makes sense.
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The 3 Best High-Limit Cards You Can Apply for in April 2026
High limits aren't just about bragging rights. Here's what these three cards actually offer, and what real cardholders have reported getting.
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The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?
The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $370 as of the third quarter of 2025. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data by airport and route.
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Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State
Americans shelled out $104.7 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a record high. But is playing the lottery a good investment?
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Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy a Home? Comparing the Costs
Renters spent 29.8% of income on housing in 2024 vs. 17.9% for mortgaged owners. See how renting vs. owning costs compare, per BLS data.
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Average Tax Refund in 2026, by Income, Age, and Filing Status
The average tax refund is $3,676 as of March 2026, per IRS data -- up 10.6% year over year. See refund amounts by income, age, filing status, and state.
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Average House Price by State Heading Into 2026
The median house price in the United States as of the fourth quarter of 2025 is $405,300. See how states compare here.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2026 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,070 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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An Alphabet Stock Deep Dive
Apr. 15, 2026
We dig deep into Alphabet, the tech giant that has become so much more than search. To start, we cover whether search is being disrupted …
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Assessing the Rise of Chinese EV Manufacturers
Apr. 14, 2026
Chinese electric vehicles are quickly becoming a dominant force in the industry. Rapid growth is putting these cars on the map worldwide, but it hasn’t …
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Goldman Sachs Kicks Off Earnings Season
Apr. 13, 2026
Motley Fool contributors Jon Quast, Rachel Warren, and Jason Hall discuss financial news that investors should know about. On today’s show, this includes recent financial …
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The Psychedelic Revolution
Apr. 12, 2026
What if the next big breakthrough in mental health care has nothing to do with taking a daily pill? Founders of the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, …
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Hannah Moore on How to Become a Professional Financial Planner
Apr. 11, 2026
Perhaps, amidst all your reading and podcast-listening about personal finances, you’ve thought to yourself, “I should explore becoming a professional financial planner.” If so, this …
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AI’s Most Dangerous Moment
Apr. 10, 2026
The first quarter of 2026 is in the rearview mirror and earnings season begins next week. We discuss what we’re looking for along with the …
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