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Here's What Credit Card Issuers See That You Don't
Credit card issuers track far more than your balance. Here's what they actually see and why it matters for your rates, limits, and approvals.
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Here's What Happens to Your Authorized Users When You Pass Away
When a primary cardholder dies, authorized users should stop using the account immediately -- but they're not responsible for any outstanding debt.
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Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: The Winner Might Surprise You in March 2026
Both luxury cards carry steep annual fees. Here's how their travel perks, credits, and rewards stack up -- and which wins for most people.
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Our Top 0% Intro APR Card of March 2026: Pay No Interest for 21 Months
Big expense coming up? Our top 0% intro APR card for March 2026 gives you 21 months with no interest on purchases.
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Here's Why CDs Are More Risky Than You Think
CDs feel safe. But locking your money up in 2026 carries a risk most savers don't think about.
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My Top 3 Balance Transfer Cards for March 2026: Pay No Interest for up to 21 Months
Looking to pay off credit card debt? These balance transfer cards offer up to 21 months of 0% intro APR, low fees, and rewards worth keeping after the debt is gone.
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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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Personal Loan Statistics Heading Into 2026
U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $276 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
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What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?
The median down payment on a house is 15% of its value. Want more down payment statistics? We have them right here.
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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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Oil Jumps & Stocks Drop – What’s Next?
Mar. 03, 2026
The market is dropping and oil is up today as the Middle East continues to be on investors’ minds. But is this a panic the …
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NASA Doubles Down on the Moon
Mar. 02, 2026
The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gems team discusses some of its favorite investing principles, using Berkshire Hathaway as an example. After digging into Berkshire’s latest update, …
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Interview with IBM CFO Jim Kavanaugh
Mar. 01, 2026
AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum - three big shifts happening at IBM. Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel recently talked …
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What Matters About Market History, and the Worldwide Bull Market
Feb. 28, 2026
Investors believe that the stock market is the best path to long-term wealth, and the historical data backs them up. But how much does history …
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Paramount Gets Warner Bros. Discovery, But Netflix Comes Out a Winner
Feb. 27, 2026
Paramount has won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, but it was Netflix stock that soared on the news. We cover the latest in …
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NVIDIA Posts Earnings. Wall Street Says “That’s It?”
Feb. 26, 2026
NVIDIA has been the belle of the quarterly earnings ball for quite some time. Investors have been waiting to see how much NIVIDA beat earnings …
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