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Who Is Responsible for Credit Card Debt After You Die?
Credit card debt doesn't disappear when you die. Learn who's actually responsible -- your estate, joint holders, or family -- and what steps to take now.
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Here's My Roth IRA Balance After 10 Years of Maxing It Out
I've maxed out my Roth IRA every year since 2017. Here's my real balance after 10 years -- and what it could grow to by retirement.
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Here's the Average American's Credit Limit. How Do You Compare?
The average American has a $29,855 credit limit, but Gen Z averages just $13K and boomers nearly $42K. Here's how to compare -- and raise your limit.
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Need to Withdraw $10,000+ in Cash? The Government Will Know About It
Withdrawing $10,000 or more in cash can trigger a federal report. Here's what actually happens and what doesn't.
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Here's What Happens When You Dispute a Charge on Your Credit Card
Disputing charges is easier than most people think. Here's what actually happens behind the scenes -- and when to contact the merchant first.
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4 Ways to Invest $1,000 Right Now
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The Largest Robo-Advisors: AUM, Users, and Returns
Vanguard runs the largest robo-advisor by AUM, with over $300 billion in assets. Read on to learn more.
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Average American Credit Card Debt Heading Into 2026
Credit card debt totaled $1.28 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
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Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures
American households carry more than $18 trillion in debt, and the average household debt is $105,056. Read on for more household debt statistics.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2025 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,034 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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America's Wasteful Spending Habits: From DoorDash to Dead Subscriptions
Discover wasteful spending trends -- and how high-yield savings accounts and budgeting tools can help curb impulse buying and grow your cash.
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Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2025
Our experts reviewed the data to understand trends on identity theft, credit card fraud, and data breaches. Check out the latest in this in-depth report.
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Party Like it’s 2027
Feb. 24, 2026
Why does the shortest month of the year sometimes feel like the longest? Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz and fellow analysts Jason Hall …
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Disruption Stories: The 2 Stocks Our Analysts Think Could Be Most At Risk
Feb. 23, 2026
We look back at stories of companies that were disrupted -- Siebel Systems and Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL( -- to better understand how disruption emerges and …
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How to Spot Winning Innovation
Feb. 22, 2026
What’s the key to successful and enduring innovation? Motley Fool contributor Rachel Warren talks with innovation consultant Lorraine Marchand, author of No Fear, No Failure, …
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Investment Accounts for Kids
Feb. 21, 2026
One of the most powerful gifts you can give a child is a head start on building wealth. Plus, it gives you the opportunity to …
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Tariffs News & Markets in Chaos
Feb. 20, 2026
President Trump’s tariffs have been overturned, throwing the market into even more chaos in 2026. We discuss our initial thoughts and go through Doordash’s results …
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Earnings, Earnings, and (You Guessed it) More Earnings
Feb. 19, 2026
Earnings results are flooding in from companies across numerous industries Some look great, some look ok, and some the market didn’t like one bit. Today, …
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