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Here's What Happens to a Joint Credit Card When a Couple Separates
A divorce decree doesn't mean anything to your credit card issuer. Here's what actually happens to joint cards when a couple separates, and what to do about it.
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Here's Why $10,000 of Credit Card Debt Can Feel Impossible to Pay Off
On a $10,000 credit card balance, your first minimum payment is $200 -- and $175 of it is interest. Here's why the math is so hard to escape.
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I Compared Dozens of Savings Accounts. These 3 Paid the Most
The national average savings rate is just 0.39% APY. Here are three accounts that lap it -- and what it takes to qualify.
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Here's How to Ask Your Credit Card Company for a Retention Offer (and What to Say)
A retention offer can mean bonus points, a statement credit, or a waived annual fee. Here's how to ask your card issuer for one.
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Best CD Rates This Week, April 13, 2026: Lock In up to 4.20% APY Now
The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but this week's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.20% APY. Secure a solid return while they last.
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Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, April 13, 2026: Stop Letting Interest Steal Your Progress
Stop losing ground to high interest. These balance transfer cards give you 0% intro APR for up to two years, no annual fee, and real room to pay down debt.
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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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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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Will AI Destroy the Software Industry?
Apr. 09, 2026
Matt Frankel, Tyler Crowe, and Jon Quast discuss: Why software stocks are down amid AI concerns The SaaS companies likely to be the most vulnerable …
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Why Alphabet is the Winner from Anthropic’s Incredible Growth
Apr. 08, 2026
Anthropic has tripled revenue in the first three months of 2026, but the biggest beneficiary may be Alphabet. The company owns 14% of Anthropic and …
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