Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

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Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 565 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 04-28-2026

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

• Want to Retire With $1 Million? Start With Just $200 a Month
  Jul 17, 2025
  Think $1 million is out of reach? With just $200 a month and a long runway, you can absolutely retire as a millionaire. Here's how …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 17, 2025: Up to 5.00%
  Jul 17, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY now -- lock in one of today's top rates before these standout deals start to disappear.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 16, 2025: Up to 5.00%
  Jul 16, 2025
  Now paying up to 5.00% APY, today's high-yield savings accounts won't stay this rewarding for long -- lock in a top rate before these offers …
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• Do You Really Need $5 Million to Retire in 2025?
  Jul 15, 2025
  Wondering if you need $5 million to retire in 2025? Here's how higher yields, lifestyle choices, and smart planning shape what you need for a …
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• Industry Insiders Quietly Refinance Debt to Save Thousands of Dollars. Here's One Secret You Can Copy
  Jul 15, 2025
  Industry insiders refinance credit card debt with 0% intro APR balance transfer cards to save thousands. Here's how you can copy this smart move.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 15, 2025: Up to 5.00%
  Jul 15, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are offering up to 5.00% APY today -- don't wait to lock in a strong rate before these deals start to fade.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 14, 2025: Up to 5.00%
  Jul 14, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- lock in a great rate now before these limited-time offers start to slip away.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 12, 2025: Up to 5.00%
  Jul 12, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's top high-yield savings accounts -- act now to secure a strong rate before these standout offers start to …
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• These Credit Card 'Benefits' Sound Great -- Until You Read the Fine Print
  Jul 11, 2025
  Find out the ins and outs of credit card benefits like cellphone protection, ticket presales, and dining credits -- and what to look for instead.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 11, 2025: Up to 5.00%
  Jul 11, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- lock one in now before these standout rates begin to fade.
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• Don't Touch Your 401(k) -- a Personal Loan Might Be a Smarter Move
  Jul 8, 2025
  Thinking about raiding your 401(k) for quick cash? Learn why a personal loan could be a smarter, lower-cost move to protect your future and handle …
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• 5 Reasons Not to Settle for State Minimum Car Insurance
  Jul 7, 2025
  State minimum car insurance feels like a budget win, but it could leave you exposed. Here's why you might want better coverage.
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• Do You Really Need $1 Million to Retire in 2025?
  Jul 7, 2025
  Wondering if you need $1 million to retire in 2025? Here's how inflation, rising yields, and your lifestyle affect your real retirement number.
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• 3 Reasons Savvy Borrowers Are Picking Personal Loans Over Balance Transfers
  Jul 3, 2025
  More borrowers are choosing personal loans over balance transfers to pay off debt. Here's why a personal loan might save you more and simplify your …
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• If You're in Your 40s With Less Than $150K Saved, Read This Now
  Jun 24, 2025
  Many 40-somethings haven't saved enough for retirement, but it's not too late to catch up. Here's what to do if you've got less than $150K …
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• Here's What Happens When You Get in an Accident With Minimum Car Insurance
  Jun 17, 2025
  Minimum car insurance might keep you legal, but it won't cover everything after a crash. Here's what you need to know before it's too late.
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• 4 Smart Estate Planning Strategies the Ultra-Rich Swear By
  Jun 17, 2025
  Estate planning isn't just for the rich -- use these smart strategies to protect your assets, cut taxes, and ease the burden on your family.
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• Just Inherited a Fortune? Here's How the 1% Handle It
  Jun 12, 2025
  Inheriting a large sum? Here's how wealthy families protect, manage, and grow their windfalls – and how you can follow their lead.
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• Don't Let the Courts Touch Your Estate -- Use This Legal Loophole Instead
  Jun 12, 2025
  Want to keep your money out of probate court? A revocable living trust lets you stay in control, skip delays, and protect your privacy -- …
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• How to Give Millions of Dollars Tax-Free in 2025 -- Before the Window Closes
  Jun 11, 2025
  Wealthy families are coming to the end of a rare opportunity to move millions out of their estate -- without owing a dime in federal …
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• The $13 Million Gifting Loophole Wealthy Families Are Racing to Use Before It Disappears
  Jun 10, 2025
  Wealthy families have a rare chance in 2025 to gift up to $13.61 million tax-free -- before the estate tax exemption is slashed in half. …
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• This Overlooked Asset Could Be the Most Valuable Part of Your Inheritance
  Jun 9, 2025
  The most valuable part of your inheritance might not be money, but the plan behind it. Here's how wealthy families can pass down clarity, not …
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• Don't Let Capital Gains Eat Your Inheritance -- Here's What to Do Now
  Jun 8, 2025
  Capital gains taxes can quietly drain your family's inheritance. Here's how to avoid the most expensive mistake affluent families make.
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• The Inheritance Mistake That's Costing Wealthy Families Millions
  Jun 7, 2025
  A simple estate planning mistake is costing wealthy families millions in capital gains taxes. Learn how to avoid it and protect your heirs from an …
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• Here's How High-Net-Worth Families Are Handing Down Vacation Homes Without Tax Headaches
  Jun 6, 2025
  Handing down a vacation home can be tax and family drama free. Here's how wealthy families are using smart estate planning to protect their properties …
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