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April 11, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What Happens When You Use a Debit Card for a Hotel Deposit

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April 11, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Balance Transfer Card I'd Tell a Friend to Get Right Now

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April 11, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 11, 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 10, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What Happens When You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card

You can pay your federal taxes with a credit card, but there's a processing fee, and whether it's worth it depends entirely on your card and your situation.
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April 10, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

I Opened a High-Yield Savings Account One Year Ago. Here's How Much I Actually Earned

I finally opened a high-yield savings account a year ago -- and I have absolutely no regrets. Here's how much I earned and how you can do the same.
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April 10, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Our Best Credit Card Combo for April 2026

Want an easier way to earn credit card rewards? Here's the card combo that can help you save for no annual fee today.
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April 10, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Best Credit Card for People Who Don't Want to Overthink It

The Wells Fargo Active Cash Card earns unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases, with no categories to track and a $0 annual fee. Simple by design.
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April 10, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here Are Our 3 Balance Transfer Cards for April 2026: Pay No Interest for up to 21 Months

Three balance transfer cards worth applying for this month, with 0% intro APR windows from 15 to 21 months. Find out what each one does best.
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April 10, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, April 10, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still on Offer

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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April 10, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn Flat-Rate 2% Cash Rewards on Purchases: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, April 10, 2026

Want to save on purchases the easy way? Here's the no-annual-fee card worth looking at, plus four other top options available now.
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April 9, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What to Expect When You Apply for Your First Credit Card

First-time credit card applicants often don't know what they're walking into. Here's what happens when you apply, and what to do if you get denied.
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April 9, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get $3,725 in Value From the Amex Platinum Without Setting Foot on a Plane

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April 9, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best Credit Card for People Paying Off Debt: April 2026

The Chase Slate offers a strong 0% intro APR offer on both purchases and balance transfers. It's our top pick for paying off debt in April 2026.
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This CD Mistake Could Cost You Hundreds Every Year

When your CD matures, your bank might renew it automatically. Letting that happen could cost you a lot of money -- here's why.
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April 9, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

How Long Can You Actually Pause Interest With a Balance Transfer Card?

Learn how long you can pay 0% interest with a top balance transfer credit card, plus how to choose the right one for you today.
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April 9, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's How Much Switching to Only Cash for 30 Days Might Cost You

Find out how much you could lose by using only cash and debit cards for 30 days -- and why a simple 2% flat-rate credit card is a better move.
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April 9, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The 3 Top Balance Transfer Cards: One Pays up to 6% Cash Back

These cards offer long intro APR periods, no annual fees, and useful extras to help you pay off balances faster in 2026 and beyond.
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April 9, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 9, 2026

The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can in case rates slide further in 2026.
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April 8, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Our Top 0% Intro APR Card of April 2026: Pay No Interest for 21 Months

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