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April 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

How Long Does It Take to Improve Your Credit Score? Here's What to Know

Trying to level up your credit? Learn how long it takes to improve your score -- and what you can do now to get started.
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April 7, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Should You Tell Your Friends How Much Money You Make?

Talking about money with friends feels taboo. It probably shouldn't.
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April 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

3 Credit Cards That Come With 0% Intro APR Until 2028

Looking to find the longest 0% intro APR out there? Here are three great options that can help you save for almost two whole years.
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April 7, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Chase Freedom Flex's New Bonus Categories: 9% on Chase Travel, 5% on Amazon, and More

The Chase Freedom Flex card's new Q2 bonus categories are live. Here's what earns 5% or more, how to register, and whether the card is worth signing up for.
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April 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

3 Top No-Annual-Fee Cards You Can Apply for Right Now: April 2026

Want to earn credit card rewards on easy mode? Here's how three of my favorite no-annual-fee cards can help you do it today.
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April 7, 2026 | By James McClenathen

How to Open and Fund an IRA Before Tax Day -- in 10 Minutes

Contributing to an IRA before Tax Day could cut your 2025 tax bill by hundreds of dollars -- or more. Here's how to pick an account and fund it fast.
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April 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get a $750 Bonus and up to 5% Cash Back With This Top-Rated Chase Business Card

Learn how to earn a $750 bonus and up to 5% cash back with this Ink Business card -- and see how it compares to other top options.
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April 7, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, April 7, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY

High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 and a series of hold decisions so far in 2026.
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April 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The 3 Most Practical Reasons to Have a Credit Card Even if You Never Use It

Learn why keeping a credit card open, even if you rarely use it, can help your credit score, improve financial flexibility, and more today.
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April 6, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Can You Add a Teenager to Your Credit Card? Here's What Parents Should Know

Adding a teenager to your credit card account can give them a head start on building credit. Here's what parents should know before making them an authorized user.
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April 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's Why Your Checking Account Is a Terrible Place to Save Money

If you're keeping thousands of dollars in your checking account, you're missing out on easy money. Here's where to put your cash instead.
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April 6, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates This Week, April 6, 2026: New Month, New Reason to Lock In Your Rate

This week's best CDs offer up to 4.20% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates have the chance to move lower.
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April 6, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Get up to 3% Back at U.S. Supermarkets and Gas Stations: The Best Grocery Credit Cards This Month, April 2026

Want an easy way to save at your favorite grocery store and gas station? The right card can be just what you need. Check out our top pick this month.
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April 6, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 6, 2026

Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster this year.
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April 6, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, April 6, 2026: Finally See Your Balance Drop Instead of Climb

Tired of interest eating your payments? These balance transfer cards offer 0% intro APR for up to two years and no annual fee so you can finally make progress.
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April 5, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Are CD Ladders Worth It in April 2026?

Want to earn more on your savings the easy way? Learn how a CD ladder works and how it can earn you serious cash this year.
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April 5, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Here's How You Can Still Lower Your 2025 Tax Bill

If you haven't filed your 2025 taxes yet, you may be able to save money by contributing to an IRA before April 15. Here's how to do it before the deadline.
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April 5, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Put $25,000 in a High-Yield Savings Account and Here's What Happens

The math is straightforward, and keeping your savings in the wrong account is likely costing you thousands.
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April 5, 2026 | By James McClenathen

The Biggest Welcome Bonus Offer I've Seen: The Best Travel Cards This Month, April 2026

This Amex card is offering one of the biggest welcome bonus offers I've ever seen, period, plus a whopping $3,500+ in annual perks. Here's what to know.
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April 5, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Up to $1,500 in Bonus Cash: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, April 5, 2026

Want to land one of the biggest bank bonuses I've ever seen? Here's the account to open today, plus other favorites available now.
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April 5, 2026 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, April 5, 2026: Stop Letting Interest Win

Get up to 24 months of 0% intro APR on the longest offers this week. Pay down debt without interest eating your progress -- plus perks like cash back.
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April 4, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's How Long It Takes to Pay Off $5,000 Making Only Minimum Payments

The answer is a lot longer, and a lot more expensive, than most people expect.
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April 4, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What Happens to Your Subscriptions After You Die

Your Netflix doesn't know you died. Neither does Spotify. Here's what actually happens -- and what to do about it.
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April 4, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

5 Little-Known Things Your Credit Card Company Reports to the Bureaus Every Month

Most people know their payment history matters. Here's what else goes into that monthly report -- and how to use it.
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April 4, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Best Financial Advisors This Month, April 2026: Vetted Advisors for Every Stage of Life

Find the right fit for your money goals without the research rabbit hole. Here are this month's best financial advisors, freshly updated for April 2026.