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Aug. 10, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
These Streaming Subscriptions Could Be Earning You 6% Cash Back With Amex Blue Cash Preferred
The Blue Cash Preferred rewards streaming subscribers with strong cash back. Here's how the card works and who gets the most value from it.
Aug. 10, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
I Asked 5 Travel Pros the No. 1 Lounge Access Card -- and They All Picked The Same One
The Amex Platinum is the card travel pros pick for airport lounge access. Here's what it unlocks, what else it offers, and when to skip it.
Aug. 10, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The Best HYSA if You're Starting With Less Than $1,000
You don't need a big balance to open a high-yield savings account. Here's how to start with less than $1,000, with no fees and no minimums.
Aug. 10, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The 0% Intro APR Card That Wins for Almost Every Type of Borrower
A look at why one no-annual-fee card fits big purchases, debt payoff, and surprise bills alike, with real examples of how borrowers put it to work.
Aug. 10, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, Aug. 10, 2026
The Fed has held rates steady five times so far in 2026. Find out where top high-yield savings rates stand now.
Aug. 10, 2026 | By
James McClenathen
Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, August 10, 2026: Up to 21 Months to Break Free Starts Today
Your window of up to 21 months to freedom. Balance transfer cards with 0% intro APR, no annual fees, and room to finally break free from high-interest debt.
Aug. 9, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
What Is a Good APY for a Savings Account in August 2026?
A good APY is 3.00% to 4.00% for high-yield savings accounts, far above the 0.38% national average. See how to grade any rate and where the best ones live.
Aug. 9, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Should You Close Your Balance Transfer Card After Paying Off Your Debt?
Closing a balance transfer card after payoff can lower your credit score by raising utilization and cutting account age. Here's when canceling makes sense.
Aug. 9, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Here's How Much $10,000 Would Earn in a High-Yield Savings Account vs. a CD Right Now
Top savings accounts and CDs pay nearly the same on $10,000 right now, so there's little reason to lock your cash away in a CD.
Aug. 9, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
3 Credit Cards That Come With 0% Intro APR Until 2028
A 0% intro APR can pause interest until 2028, long enough to clear an average balance. These three cards give you the longest runway right now.
Aug. 9, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Earn up to $400 Bonus Cash and a Boosted APY: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Aug. 9, 2026
My favorite high-yield savings account is offering a boosted APY for up to six months, plus as much as $400 in bonus cash. Here's how to earn it today.
Aug. 9, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Aug. 9, 2026: Give Yourself Real Room to Breathe
Get up to 21 months of 0% intro APR with this week's best cards. Stop spinning your wheels -- finally make real progress on your balance without interest.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Here's What $20,000 in Credit Card Debt Costs You at 24% APR vs. 0% APR
A large credit card balance racks up serious interest at a typical rate, but the right move can cut that interest all the way to zero.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Top 3 High-Yield Savings Accounts if You Have $10,000 to Save: August 2026
Trying to find a place to save your $10,000? Here are our three favorite high-yield savings accounts for big balances in August 2026.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
If You Can Only Have One Credit Card in 2026, Make It One of These 3
Only want to carry one credit card? Here's how these top picks from Wells Fargo, Chase, and Capital One can help you save.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Our Top Cash Back Card of August 2026: Earn 2% on Purchases
A flat 2% rate, a solid welcome bonus, and even an 0% intro APR offer -- see why this Wells Fargo Card is our top cash back card pick this month.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Ted Lasso Season 4 Is Here -- Watch It Free With This Chase Sapphire Preferred Perk
A year of Apple TV comes free with a top travel card, so streaming the buzzed-about new season doesn't have to cost you anything extra.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
5 Things to Check Before You Apply for a Balance Transfer Card
Before applying for a balance transfer card, these five checks help you avoid surprise fees, a denial, and interest that hits when the 0% window ends.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Right Now, August 8, 2026
The July Fed meeting came and went with no change to rates. Top HYSAs continue to offer up to 4.50% APY, for now.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
The Best Brokerage Accounts for Beginners, August 2026: Buy Your First Stock in Under 10 Minutes
Not sure where to open your first brokerage account? Here's the breakdown on four of our favorites and which is right for you.
Aug. 8, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Unlock 75,000 Chase Points: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, August 8, 2026
This refreshed Chase card is offering one of the best bang-for-your-buck welcome bonuses you can find. Here's what to know.
Aug. 7, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Is a 3% Balance Transfer Fee Worth It? Here's the Math.
A 3% balance transfer fee sounds steep, but the interest it saves usually dwarfs the cost. Here's how the numbers actually shake out.
Aug. 7, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The 3 Best No-Annual-Fee Travel Cards of August 2026
See how no-annual-fee travel cards earn rewards, who each one suits, and when paying a fee for extra perks is worth it instead.
Aug. 7, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
How Much Should You Have in an Emergency Fund? Here's the Honest Answer by Income Level
Your emergency fund target is three to six months of expenses. See how much that is at every income level, plus when to aim low and when to save more.
Aug. 7, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The 3 Fastest Ways to Get Your Credit Score From 700 to 750
Going from 700 to 750 mostly comes down to one number. These are the three fastest moves to raise your credit score, and how to make each one.
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