Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 548 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 04-18-2026

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 Exactly What Banks Don't Want You to Do With Your Money
  Feb 18, 2026
  The biggest threat to a bank's profits isn't fraud. It's you moving your money somewhere smarter.
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• Set It and Forget It? Here's Why Banks Love Inactive Customers
  Feb 16, 2026
  Think your bank doesn't care if you ignore your account? It might actually prefer it that way.
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• The Little-Known Reason Your 'Free' Savings Account Is Costing You More Than You Think
  Feb 15, 2026
  Your savings account might not charge a fee. But the interest rate could be quietly costing you hundreds every year.
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• This Is How Much Impulse Spending Is Costing Millennials Every Month
  Feb 14, 2026
  Nearly half of millennials admit to spending more than $100 a month on impulse buys. Here's what that really adds up to and how to …
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• This Might Be Controversial but Checking Accounts Are a Bad Place to Park Cash
  Feb 14, 2026
  Checking accounts feel safe, but leaving too much cash there quietly costs you hundreds every year. Here's why.
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• Amex Blue Cash Preferred Review
  Feb 13, 2026
  The Amex Blue Cash Preferred earns big in several everyday expense categories like groceries, and gas. Find out more in our full Amex Blue Cash …
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• This Might Be Controversial but Most Travel Cards Aren't Worth It
  Feb 13, 2026
  Travel cards look glamorous, but for most people they underdeliver. Here's why cash back quietly wins.
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• 5 Steps That Dramatically Cut Your Risk of Identity Theft in 2026
  Feb 13, 2026
  Identity theft is rising again. Here are five simple steps that dramatically cut your risk in 2026 and help stop fraud before it starts.
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• How Much Income Puts You in the Upper, Middle, or Lower Class?
  Feb 12, 2026
  Curious where your income falls? Here's how upper, middle, and lower class incomes break down using Census data analyzed by Motley Fool Money.
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• Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum Card
  Feb 11, 2026
  A comparison of two luxury travel cards, Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum Card comes down to how you spend and the perks you'll use. …
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• This Might Be Controversial but Most Savings Accounts Aren't Actually Saving You Money
  Feb 11, 2026
  Most savings accounts feel responsible, but low interest quietly costs people money every year.
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• You Won't Believe How Much Money You Lose Using the Wrong Savings Account
  Feb 11, 2026
  Most savings accounts quietly cost you hundreds every year. Here's the simple math behind it.
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• This Might Be Controversial but Cash Back Cards Beat Travel for Most People
  Feb 10, 2026
  Cash back is simpler, more flexible, and often more valuable than travel points for how most people actually spend and redeem.
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• Here's Why February Is a Bad Month to Leave Cash in a Checking Account
  Feb 9, 2026
  February exposes the hidden cost of idle cash. Here's why leaving too much money in checking quietly costs you interest every day.
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• Here's What Happens When You Withdraw $10,000 From a Money Market Account
  Feb 9, 2026
  Withdrawing $10,000 from a money market account is usually simple, but there are reporting rules, timing quirks, and opportunity costs worth knowing.
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• Here's What Happens When You Deposit $10,000 Into a Money Market Account
  Feb 8, 2026
  Depositing $10,000 into a money market account is common. Here's what actually happens, including cash deposits, CTRs, and interest.
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• Here's How Much Silver a Person Can Legally Own
  Feb 6, 2026
  There's no federal limit on how much silver you can own in the U.S., but large transactions can trigger reporting rules.
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• Amex Gold Card vs. Amex Platinum Card
  Feb 5, 2026
  These lifestyle cards from American Express will suit different types of spending. Compare the various perks of the Amex Gold Card vs. Amex Platinum Card …
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• Amex Platinum Refresh: Here's Everything You Need to Know
  Feb 5, 2026
  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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• Here's What Happens When You Change Your Credit Card Payment Due Date
  Feb 4, 2026
  Changing your credit card due date won't hurt your credit. Here's how it affects billing cycles, autopay, and late-fee risk.
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• Here's What Happens When You Pay Your Credit Card Bill Every Week
  Feb 3, 2026
  Paying weekly won't boost your credit by itself, but it can keep balances lower, reduce interest drag, and make spending easier to manage.
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• Here's What Happens When You Pay Your Credit Card Bill One Day Late
  Feb 3, 2026
  One day late on a credit card payment usually won't hurt your credit, but it can still trigger fees and interest. Here's what happens.
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• Here's What Happens When You Only Make the Minimum Credit Card Payment
  Feb 2, 2026
  Paying only the minimum keeps your card current, but it can trap you in debt for years and cost thousands in interest.
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• The Top 3 High-Yield Savings Accounts of February 2026: APYs up to 4.21%
  Feb 1, 2026
  In February 2026, these three high-yield savings accounts offer some of the best rates available.
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• The Little-Known Credit Card Strategy That Can Save You Hundreds in 2026
  Jan 31, 2026
  Couples can double card perks, earn two welcome bonuses, and avoid cash back caps by using the same credit card in 2026.
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