Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 541 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 04-11-2026

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

• Here's What Happens When You Use a Debit Card for a Hotel Deposit
  Apr 11, 2026
  Hotels place a hold on your card at check-in, and with a debit card, that's real money out of your account. Here's what to expect …
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• The Credit Card Strategy That Feels Illegal (but Isn't)
  Apr 11, 2026
  If you and your partner are sharing one credit card, you're leaving sign-up bonuses on the table. Here's the strategy more couples should be using.
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 11, 2026
  Apr 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 …
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• Here's What Happens When You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card
  Apr 10, 2026
  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 …
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• The Best Credit Card for People Who Don't Want to Overthink It
  Apr 10, 2026
  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 …
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• Here Are Our 3 Balance Transfer Cards for April 2026: Pay No Interest for up to 21 Months
  Apr 10, 2026
  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 …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, April 10, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still on Offer
  Apr 10, 2026
  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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• Here's What to Expect When You Apply for Your First Credit Card
  Apr 9, 2026
  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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• Best Credit Card for People Paying Off Debt: April 2026
  Apr 9, 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 …
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• Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 9, 2026
  Apr 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 …
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• Our Top 0% Intro APR Card of April 2026: Pay No Interest for 21 Months
  Apr 8, 2026
  The Wells Fargo Reflect offers has a strong intro APR offer on purchases and balance transfers. Here's why it's our top pick for April 2026.
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• Should You Put Money in CDs or Savings in April 2026?
  Apr 8, 2026
  CD rates are hovering around 4.00% APY. So are high-yield savings accounts. Here's which one makes more sense for your money in April 2026.
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• My Top 3 Balance Transfer Cards for People With Good Credit: April 2026
  Apr 8, 2026
  Good credit opens up better balance transfer options. Here are three worth applying for in April 2026, and what makes each one the right fit.
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, April 8, 2026
  Apr 8, 2026
  The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find …
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• Should You Tell Your Friends How Much Money You Make?
  Apr 7, 2026
  Talking about money with friends feels taboo. It probably shouldn't.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, April 7, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Apr 7, 2026
  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 …
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• Get up to 3% Back at U.S. Supermarkets and Gas Stations: The Best Grocery Credit Cards This Month, April 2026
  Apr 6, 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 …
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 6, 2026
  Apr 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 …
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• Put $25,000 in a High-Yield Savings Account and Here's What Happens
  Apr 5, 2026
  The math is straightforward, and keeping your savings in the wrong account is likely costing you thousands.
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• Here's How Long It Takes to Pay Off $5,000 Making Only Minimum Payments
  Apr 4, 2026
  The answer is a lot longer, and a lot more expensive, than most people expect.
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• Here's What Happens to Your Subscriptions After You Die
  Apr 4, 2026
  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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• 5 Little-Known Things Your Credit Card Company Reports to the Bureaus Every Month
  Apr 4, 2026
  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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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, April 4, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY Now
  Apr 4, 2026
  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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• Here's the Difference Between Tax Credits and Tax Deductions
  Apr 3, 2026
  Tax credits and deductions both lower your tax bill, but they work very differently. Here's what you need to know.
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• The 5 Laziest Ways to Be Good With Money
  Apr 3, 2026
  Being good with money doesn't have to be complicated. Here are the easiest high-impact moves you can make.
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