Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

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Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 281 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 10-22-2025

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

• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Sept. 20, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 20, 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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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 19, 2025
  Sep 19, 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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• 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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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 18, 2025
  Sep 18, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY today -- but rates this high likely won't be available much longer. Snag one before …
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• Federal Reserve Interest Rates Cut: Don't Get Trapped in the Wrong Account
  Sep 17, 2025
  The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates. Lock in today's CD rates before they disappear, or move to an HYSA for flexibility.
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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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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Sept. 17, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 17, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the top rates and choose a good place to grow your money before …
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 16, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 16, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's top high-yield savings accounts -- check the best rates and find the ideal spot to grow your money.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Sept. 15, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 15, 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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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 13, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 13, 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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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 12, 2025
  Sep 12, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- compare the best rates and find the perfect place to grow your money.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Sept. 11, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 11, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the top rates and choose a good place to grow your money before …
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• This Lazy but Avoidable Banking Mistake Could Cost You $8,000 in 5 Years
  Sep 10, 2025
  Keeping savings in a big-bank account could cost you thousands of dollars. Here's how much you might stand to lose in five years.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 10, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 10, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's top high-yield savings accounts -- check the best rates and find the ideal spot to grow your money.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Sept. 9, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 9, 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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• Why I'm Moving Money Out of High-Yield Savings in September 2025
  Sep 8, 2025
  HYSA rates are likely dropping soon. Here's why I'm moving some cash in September 2025 to lock in higher yields.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 8, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 8, 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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• 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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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 6, 2025
  Sep 6, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- compare the best rates and find the perfect place to grow your money.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Sept. 5, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 5, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the top rates and choose the right place to grow your money.
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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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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 4, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 4, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's top high-yield savings accounts -- check the best rates and find the ideal spot to grow your money.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Sept. 3, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 3, 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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• Amex Platinum Refresh: Here's Everything You Need to Know
  Sep 2, 2025
  Amex is refreshing the Platinum Card in 2025 with new perks and a higher annual fee. Find out why you may want to apply now.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 2, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 2, 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.
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