Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 363 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 11-28-2025

Summary

Jake FitzGerald is a full-time Editorial Strategist and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, leading content production and distribution while also writing about credit cards, bank accounts, and other financial products. He has more than a decade of experience editing and shaping financial content to give readers clear, trustworthy money advice. His work focuses on delivering practical insights that empower people to make smarter financial decisions. Off the clock, he’s a fan of college football tailgates and still loyal to his favorite putter -- despite what his short game suggests.

Jake's Recent Articles

• Your Debit Card Isn't as Safe as You Think. Here's Why
  Nov 28, 2025
  Debit cards feel simple and safe, but the protections aren't as strong as most people assume.
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• The Dead Simple Move That Doubles Any Credit Card Bonus
  Nov 28, 2025
  Most people miss this trick, but it takes almost no effort and can instantly double the value of a card's welcome bonus.
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• Wells Fargo Reflect Card: Nearly 2 Years Interest-Free -- Here's How
  Nov 28, 2025
  The Wells Fargo Reflect Card gives you one of the longest 0% intro APR periods you can get right now.
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• These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Nov. 28, 2025: APYs up to 5.00%
  Nov 28, 2025
  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 …
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• Get up to 5.00% APY With the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Nov. 27, 2025
  Nov 27, 2025
  The Fed lowered rates again in October, yet top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Act fast to secure …
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• Your Bank Won't Tell You This About Cash Deposits Over $5,000
  Nov 26, 2025
  Cash feels simple, but once you cross certain thresholds, banks start paying closer attention. Here's what actually happens when you deposit more than $5,000.
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• Here's How to Easily Cover the Chase Sapphire Preferred Annual Fee
  Nov 26, 2025
  It doesn't take much to wipe out the Chase Sapphire Preferred's $95 annual fee.
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• Here's What Actually Happens When Your Bank Freezes Your Account
  Nov 26, 2025
  Banks freeze accounts more often than people realize. Here's what's really going on when it happens.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Nov. 26, 2025 -- Move Your Cash and Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Nov 26, 2025
  The Fed cut rates again in October, but the best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one …
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• A Simple Way to Stop Paying Credit Card Interest Until 2027
  Nov 25, 2025
  This long 0% interest window can give you real breathing room going into 2026.
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• Best Grocery Credit Cards This Week, Nov. 25, 2025: Save on Everyday Essentials
  Nov 25, 2025
  Want to save big on your next supermarket run? Here's how our favorite grocery credit cards can help you do just that today.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Nov. 25, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%
  Nov 25, 2025
  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. …
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• The Chase Sapphire Preferred Could Save You More Than $1,000 on Travel This Year
  Nov 24, 2025
  This $95 travel card can deliver more than $1,100 in value in your first year.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
  Nov 24, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- compare top rates and find the best place to grow your money before rates …
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• 8 Simple Reasons Why the Chase Sapphire Preferred Is Still the Best $95 Travel Card You Can Get
  Nov 23, 2025
  The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card keeps proving why it's the best travel card under $100.
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• Forget Interest Payments: Here Are 7 Other Surprising Ways Credit Cards Make Money
  Nov 23, 2025
  Credit card companies make most of their money from interest, but several other revenue streams fly under the radar.
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• Venmo Business Account: What It Is and How It Works
  Nov 23, 2025
  Venmo Business Accounts make it easy for customers to pay you, but you should know the fees, protections, and limits before you use one.
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• Here's How Credit Card Companies Actually Make Money
  Nov 22, 2025
  Credit cards feel simple on the surface, but behind every swipe is a business model designed to make money in several different ways.
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• Most People Keep Their Savings in the Wrong Account
  Nov 22, 2025
  A lot of savers are earning pennies when they could be earning hundreds more a year with almost no extra effort.
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• Here's How to Maximize Your Social Security Check in 2026
  Nov 22, 2025
  A few simple moves can meaningfully increase your Social Security check in 2026 if you know where to focus.
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• If You Have More Than $10,000 in Savings, You'll Really Want to Read This
  Nov 22, 2025
  If you're sitting on a five-figure savings balance, a few small money moves can earn you hundreds more a year.
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• Get up to 5.00% APY With the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Nov. 22, 2025
  Nov 22, 2025
  The Fed lowered rates again in October, yet top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Act fast to secure …
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• How to Grow a $500 Emergency Fund Into $5,000 Faster Than You Think
  Nov 21, 2025
  Reaching a savings goal can seem impossible. But with the right type of account and a couple of good habits, anyone can have thousands in …
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• Is Venmo Safe? 3 Things Every User Should Know
  Nov 21, 2025
  Venmo is easy to use, but a few rules can keep your money and privacy protected.
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• 3 Bank Fees You Should Never Pay in 2026
  Nov 21, 2025
  Bank fees are rising again, but the most common ones are completely avoidable.
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