Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 557 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 04-22-2026

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

• 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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• Here's How to Talk to Your Parents About Their Retirement Savings
  Apr 3, 2026
  Talking to your parents about money is awkward. Here's how to have the conversation without making it worse.
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• Why Banks Are Closing Branches Across the Country
  Apr 3, 2026
  Banks have closed thousands of branches in the last decade. Here's what's driving it and what it means for you.
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• Here's Why People With Good Incomes Still Carry Credit Card Debt
  Apr 3, 2026
  High incomes don't make credit card debt impossible. Here's why smart people carry balances, and what actually gets them out.
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• We Compared 100+ Credit Cards -- These Made the Winner's List for 2026
  Apr 3, 2026
  The Motley Fool Money 2026 Award winners: best overall, best cash back, and best gas card from 100+ cards reviewed.
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• Best Savings Accounts Today, April 3, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
  Apr 3, 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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• Discover's New 5% Categories Just Dropped. Here's What's Included
  Apr 2, 2026
  Discover's Q2 bonus categories through June 30 are here. Here's what to know before you activate.
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• Here's How Banks Make Money Off Your Cash (in Plain English)
  Apr 2, 2026
  Most banks pay you almost nothing on your savings. Here's exactly why, and what you can do about it.
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, April 2, 2026
  Apr 2, 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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• My Favorite 3 0% Intro APR Cards for April 2026: Pay No Interest for up to 21 Months
  Apr 1, 2026
  Pay no interest for up to 21 months. Our favorite 0% intro APR cards for April 2026.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, April 1, 2026: Don't Be Fooled -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Apr 1, 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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• Here's What Happens When Your Debit Card Gets Skimmed at a Gas Station
  Mar 31, 2026
  What happens when your debit card gets skimmed? Your money's at risk. Here's what to do immediately.
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• Paying My Credit Card Bill Weekly Keeps My Finances Under Control
  Mar 31, 2026
  Paying your credit card bill weekly keeps your utilization low, catches issues early, and creates a spending feedback loop monthly payments don't.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, March 31, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY Before April
  Mar 31, 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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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, March 30, 2026
  Mar 30, 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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• Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, March 27, 2026
  Mar 27, 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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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, March 26, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still on Offer
  Mar 26, 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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