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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

3 Social Security Rules People Get Wrong Every Year

A few Social Security rules trip up millions of people every year, and misunderstanding them can shrink your lifetime benefits.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Wells Fargo Reflect Card Is Our Top Pick for Avoiding Interest Payments in 2025

The Wells Fargo Reflect comes with an intro APR offer that lasts almost two whole years. Here's why it's our favorite balance transfer card out there.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here Are 3 Reasons Why Retirees Need to Move Their Cash to a High-Yield Savings Account

Want an easier way to earn more on your savings in retirement? Here are three reasons why opening a high-yield savings account is the way to go in 2025.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's the Best Way to Feed Your Family on a Budget

Feeding a family is expensive, but the right grocery credit card can help you stretch every dollar further.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

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Switch out of 1998-era banking. See why modern fintech platforms like SoFi® and LendingClub offer better tech, higher APYs, and fewer fees.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

This Little-Known Strategy Can Double Any of Your Credit Card Rewards

A simple trick can help couples double your credit card rewards without spending a dollar more. Here's how it works.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Social Security Timing Move That Can Increase Your Benefit by 77%

The biggest Social Security raise you can give yourself has nothing to do with Congress. It's all about when you file.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

Balance Transfer Cards That Won't Charge You an Annual Fee Just to Save Money

The Wells Fargo Reflect offers an intro APR on purchases and balance transfers for almost two whole years. Learn why else we love it as a top debt-erasing option.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

If Your Checking Account Has More Than This, You're Losing Money

Got more than a month's worth of expenses in your checking account? That extra cash could be doing a lot more. Here's where to move it.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

I Wanted Simple Cash Back -- and These Are the Only Cards That Delivered

Want an easier way to rack up credit card rewards? Learn how one of my favorite cash back cards can help you do it without the hassle.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 20, 2025: Don't Miss Out on up to 4.30% APY

Today's top CDs pay up to 4.30% APY. With another Fed rate cut now official, it's a great time to lock in a solid return before these elevated rates slide.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

These Credit Cards Offer the Highest Grocery Rewards Right Now -- but Are They Worth the Annual Fee?

These three cards can earn you valuable cash back on your next trip to the grocery store. Here's how to find the right one for you today.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Nov. 20, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%

The Fed cut rates again at the end of October, but top high-yield savings accounts are still offering up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Take advantage before rates fall.
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Nov. 20, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Capital One's Venture X Just Launched a Limited-Time 100,000-Mile Bonus

Capital One just launched a massive welcome bonus on its best travel card. Here's why it's one of 2025's top travel offers.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

The No. 1 Mistake People Make With High-Yield Savings Accounts

The biggest mistake people make with high-yield savings accounts isn't earning too little, it's keeping too much money in them.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's the Dead Simple Way You Can Double Any Credit Card Welcome Bonus

There's an easy way couples can double any credit card welcome bonus -- and it doesn't require spending a dollar more.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

If Your $10,000 Took a 12-Month Nap in a CD, Here's What It'd Wake Up As

You can earn $405 in guaranteed interest if you stash $10,000 in a 12-month CD at 4.05% APY. Here's how to find today's top CD rates.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

3 Social Security Mistakes That Cost Retirees Thousands Every Year

A few common Social Security mistakes can shrink your monthly check for the rest of your life. Here are the big ones to avoid.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Online Bank Paying More Than 10x the National Average

This combo account just won our 2026 Best Online Savings Account award and it's paying more than 10x the national average rate.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Jake FitzGerald

Social Security Won't Cover Enough. Here's What to Do Before You Retire

The average Social Security check won't come close to covering a full retirement. Here's how to build the rest of your plan before you leave work.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

4 Reasons I Keep Barely Any Money in My Checking Account

Most of my money skips right over my checking account into better places. Here's why I keep my balance low and what I do with my cash instead.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By James McClenathen

Get $1,100+ Toward Travel in One Year With the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card

Between its sign-up bonus, hotel credit, and spending rewards, the Chase Sapphire Preferred card could save you four figures in year one. Here's how.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Joel O'Leary

Got a Holiday Bonus? Here's How to Stretch It, Grow It, and Still Have Some Fun

Even a small year-end bonus can help you pay down debt, save more, and invest for long-term growth. Here are some smart options to consider.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By Ryan Wilcox

How to Get an Easy $200 Bonus Plus 2% Cash Rewards on Everything You Buy

The Wells Fargo Active Cash is one of the better flat-rate cash rewards cards you'll find. Here's how you can earn its valuable welcome bonus today.
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Nov. 19, 2025 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 19, 2025: Top APYs up to 4.30%

Today's best CDs pay up to 4.30% APY. With the Fed's latest rate cut in effect, it's smart to lock in a solid return before yields move lower.