Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 381 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 12-18-2025

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

• Your Bank Won't Tell You This About the Fed's Rate Cut
  Oct 29, 2025
  Banks won't say it out loud, but the Fed's latest rate cut means your savings will soon earn less. Here's how to stay ahead.
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• These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Oct. 29, 2025: APYs up to 5.00%
  Oct 29, 2025
  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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• Social Security's 2026 COLA Is Set at 2.8%. Here's How Much More You'll Get
  Oct 28, 2025
  Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, adding about $54 a month for retirees. Here's what that raise really means.
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• The Hidden Perk of Having Your Debit Card Canceled
  Oct 28, 2025
  When my debit card was canceled, I found dozens of forgotten subscriptions and a smarter way to manage my money.
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Oct. 28, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Oct 28, 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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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Oct. 27, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Oct 27, 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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• 3 Little-Known CD Tricks That Could Earn You Hundreds More in October 2025
  Oct 27, 2025
  A few simple CD strategies could add hundreds in extra interest -- here's how to make your money work harder.
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• When My Debit Card Got Hacked, I Accidentally Saved Hundreds
  Oct 27, 2025
  A fraud alert froze my debit card, and exposed dozens of forgotten subscriptions that were quietly draining my money.
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• When It Makes Sense to Open More Than One Balance Transfer Card
  Oct 27, 2025
  Opening more than one balance transfer card can save you hundreds of dollars, if you do it for the right reasons. Here's when it actually …
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• Here's What Happens When You File for Bankruptcy
  Oct 26, 2025
  Bankruptcy isn't the end. Here's how it actually works, what gets erased, and how you can rebuild.
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Oct. 25, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00% Still Available Prior to Fed Meeting
  Oct 25, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the best rates and choose where your money can grow the fastest.
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• Best High-Yield Checking Accounts
  Oct 24, 2025
  Find the best high-yield checking accounts to help your money grow with great APYs, no fees, and extra perks like ATM reimbursements and cash back.
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• Families With Kids Could Get up to $8,231 From the IRS Next Year, Here's How
  Oct 24, 2025
  The IRS just raised the 2026 Earned Income Tax Credit to $8,231 for families with three or more children. Here's who qualifies and how to …
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• Here's How the 2026 Tax Bracket Changes Could Boost Your Retirement Income
  Oct 24, 2025
  The IRS raised 2026 tax brackets and deductions, giving retirees more room to keep their income tax-free. Here's how to make the most of it.
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• Get an APY up to 5.00% With the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Oct. 24, 2025
  Oct 24, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- check out the best rates and find the right spot to grow your money …
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• Do You Really Need $1 Million Saved to Retire in 2025?
  Oct 23, 2025
  Discover whether saving $1 million is truly necessary to retire in 2025 -- and what matters most instead of chasing a magic number.
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• These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Oct. 23, 2025: APYs up to 5.00%
  Oct 23, 2025
  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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• The Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Oct. 22, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Oct 22, 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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• How the 2026 IRS Changes Could Save Homeowners Thousands in Taxes
  Oct 21, 2025
  The 2026 IRS tax updates raise deductions and credits for homeowners. Here's how much you could save next year.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Oct. 21, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Oct 21, 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, Oct. 20, 2025
  Oct 20, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's high-yield savings accounts -- compare top rates and pick the best place to make your money grow.
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• Adopting in 2026? This IRS Change Could Mean up to $17,670 Back
  Oct 19, 2025
  The 2026 IRS adoption tax credit rises to $17,670 per child. Here's how to qualify and make the most of it.
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• Get an APY up to 5.00% With the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Oct. 18, 2025
  Oct 18, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- check out the best rates and find the right spot to grow your money …
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• Western Alliance Bank High-Yield Savings Premier Review
  Oct 17, 2025
  The Western Alliance Bank High Yield Savings account offers a competitive APY with no account fees, among other perks. Find out more in our detailed …
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• Parents Could Get a Bigger Tax Break in 2026 Here's How to Lock It In Now
  Oct 17, 2025
  Parents could see a bigger tax refund in 2026 thanks to new IRS changes. Here's how to prepare and make the most of it.
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