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Not All Banks Are Dropping APYs. These 3 Are Still Offering 4% or Higher.
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Why Closing a Credit Card 'Responsibly' Can Still Hurt You a Decade Later
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4 Money Moves to Make Before Summer Spending Hits -- One Could Save You $100 or More
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My Credit Score Is Under 700. Can I Still Get a Balance Transfer Card?
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Our Favorite Balance Transfer Card if You Have Excellent Credit: May 2026
The Chase Freedom Flex offers a long intro APR on balance transfers plus ongoing cash back rewards -- a rare combo for excellent credit holders.
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Best Savings Accounts Rates Today, May 9, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY
Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could decrease as we head further into 2026.
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Financial Anxiety and Mental Health Survey: 44% of Americans Say They Have High Financial Stress
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How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
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The Average Credit Score in the U.S.
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Average U.S. Income: How Much Do Americans Earn?
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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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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $47 billion in credit card rewards in 2024, but let 2.8% expire. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and how credit score impacts rewards.
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Elon Musk, Chip Giant?
May. 08, 2026
Elon Musk’s EV and rocket empire may be expanding into chips if recent plans to spend up to $119 billion in new chip fab facilities …
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1 Chip Stock Making Bold Plans
May. 07, 2026
It takes a lot of careful thought and planning to add more semiconductor manufacturing capacity. ARM Holdings has said they’ve seen enough demand that they …
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Can Uber Make an “Everything” App?
May. 06, 2026
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Shopify Retreats, Amazon Attacks
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Forget Earnings Season. It’s Takeover Season.
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Nvidia’s Next Big Market
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