Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

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Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 444 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 10-22-2026

Summary

Jake FitzGerald is a former full-time Editorial Strategist and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money. Jake led 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

• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 26, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 26, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- explore the best rates and choose the right place to grow your money faster.
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• Here's What Actually Happens When You Max Out a Credit Card
  Sep 25, 2025
  Maxing out a credit card tanks your score, raises payments, and racks up interest. Here's what really happens.
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• Social Security Full Retirement Age Increase: Here's What You Need to Know
  Sep 25, 2025
  Social Security's retirement age could rise to 69. Here's how it may shrink your check and what to do now.
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• How Far Could CD Rates Drop in 2025?
  Sep 25, 2025
  CD rates are sliding in 2025 as the Fed cuts rates. Here's how far yields could fall and what savers should do now.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Sept. 25, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 25, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's high-yield savings accounts -- check the best rates and pick the right spot to help your money grow.
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• Why Your Car Payment May Not Drop Even if Interest Rates Do
  Sep 24, 2025
  A Fed rate cut won't automatically shrink your auto loan bill. Here's why your car payment may not fall with interest rates.
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• Think Lower Rates Mean a Cheaper Mortgage? Not Always
  Sep 24, 2025
  Lower Fed rates don't always mean lower mortgage costs. Learn why, what you can control, and how to save smarter -- read this before you …
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• Why I'm Not Opening Any CDs in September 2025 -- Even With Rates Over 4%
  Sep 23, 2025
  I'm skipping CDs in September 2025, even with 4.00% APYs. Here's why a high-yield savings account and stock market investing fit my plan better.
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• Here's Why Your Traditional Savings Account Is Probably Costing You Money
  Sep 18, 2025
  Still using a traditional savings account? Here's why it's costing you money and where your cash could grow faster.
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• The Fed Meeting in September Is Likely to Slash Rates, Here's What to Expect
  Sep 17, 2025
  The Fed meeting in September could bring a rate cut. Here's what that means for savings accounts and CDs, and how to prepare.
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• Should You Open a 6-Month CD Before Interest Rates Start to Drop?
  Sep 7, 2025
  The Fed is likely to cut rates on September 17. Locking in a 6-month CD now before rates start to drop could prove to be …
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• Should You Move Cash From Savings to CDs Before Rates Fall?
  Sep 4, 2025
  CD rates are still above 4%, but not for long. Here's why moving cash now could save you hundreds in lost interest.
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• Forget Bank Branches: Here's How Online Banks Have Changed Saving Forever
  Aug 29, 2025
  Some online banks pay 4%+ APY while branch accounts pay closer to 0.01%. Here's why switching has changed saving forever.
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• How to Lock In Today's High Rates Before They Disappear
  Aug 28, 2025
  Don't wait for rates to fall. Here's how to lock in today's high APYs with CDs, savings accounts, and fixed annuities.
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• 5 Tax-Savvy Ways to Invest for Retirement
  Aug 27, 2025
  Learn five tax-savvy ways to invest for retirement, from IRAs and HSAs to annuities and municipal bonds, and keep more of your money working for …
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• These Accounts Still Pay 4% APY or More, but Maybe Not for Long
  Aug 27, 2025
  Top savings accounts still pay 4.00% APY or more, but a Fed rate cut could end that soon. Here's why you should switch now.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 27, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 27, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- see the top rates and pick the best spot to grow your money more …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: August 25, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 25, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's leading high-yield savings accounts -- explore the best rates and choose the right spot to grow your money …
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 23, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 23, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the best rates and pick the ideal place to grow your money with …
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on August 22, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Aug 22, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- check out the best rates and find the right place to grow your money …
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 21, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 21, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts pay up to 5.00% APY -- explore top rates and choose the perfect spot to grow your money with ease.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: August 19, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 19, 2025
  Today's high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- check out the top rates and find the best place to grow your money with …
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 15, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 18, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts now offer 4.00% APY or more -- see today's best rates and pick the perfect spot to grow your money faster.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates for August 9, 2025 -- Earn Up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 18, 2025
  As of early August, high-yield savings accounts are offering 4.00% APY or more -- check out today's top rates and see where your money can …
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on August 16, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Aug 16, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts pay 4.00% APY or higher -- explore the best rates and find the ideal place to grow your money quickly.
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