Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 551 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 04-20-2026

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

• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Jan. 3, 2026 -- New Year Checkup
  Jan 3, 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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• 7 Costly Credit Card Mistakes People Make Every January
  Jan 2, 2026
  January is when small credit card missteps quietly turn into interest charges, missed rewards, and avoidable score damage.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates, Jan. 2, 2026 -- Earn More on Your Cash This Year
  Jan 2, 2026
  High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 -- compare the top rates …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Jan. 1, 2026 -- Start the Year Earning up to 5.00% APY
  Jan 1, 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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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Dec. 31, 2025 -- Year-End Rates up to 5.00%
  Dec 31, 2025
  It's the last day of 2025, and top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could decrease heading into 2026.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates, Dec. 30, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%
  Dec 30, 2025
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before rates slide.
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• How Do Credit Card Miles Work?
  Dec 29, 2025
  Credit card miles can help you fly for free or reduced travel fares if you know how to earn and utilize them. Learn how to …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Dec. 29, 2025 -- Final Days of 2025
  Dec 29, 2025
  The Fed cut rates again earlier this month, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Dec. 27, 2025 -- Year-End Rates up to 5.00%
  Dec 27, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY following another Fed rate cut earlier this month -- compare the top rates still available now.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates, Dec. 26, 2025: Up to 5.00% APY
  Dec 26, 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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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Dec. 25, 2025 -- Give Your Money the Gift of High APY
  Dec 25, 2025
  It's Christmas, and top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY, but with another Fed rate cut earlier this month, those yields could …
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• High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Dec. 24, 2025 -- Still Paying up to 5.00% APY
  Dec 24, 2025
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before rates slide.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Dec. 23, 2025 -- Holiday-Week Rates up to 5.00%
  Dec 23, 2025
  The Fed cut rates again earlier this month, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Rates, Dec. 22, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%
  Dec 22, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today following another Fed rate cut earlier this month -- compare the top rates still available …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Dec. 20, 2025 -- Rates Still Competitive (up to 5.00%)
  Dec 20, 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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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates, Dec. 19, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Dec 19, 2025
  Top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY, but with another Fed rate cut announced last week, those yields could decrease.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Dec. 18, 2025 -- APYs Still up to 5.00%
  Dec 18, 2025
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before rates slide after last …
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• Here's What Happens When You Deposit a Large Check
  Dec 17, 2025
  Large checks follow a slower, stricter clearing process, and most of the money isn't available right away. Here's what actually happens behind the scenes.
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Dec. 17, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00% Still Available
  Dec 17, 2025
  The Fed cut rates again last week, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY.
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• Here's What Happens When You Use a Debit Card at a Hotel
  Dec 16, 2025
  Hotels treat debit cards very differently from credit cards, and the behind-the-scenes process can lock up your cash for days.
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Dec. 16, 2025
  Dec 16, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today following another Fed rate cut last week -- compare the top rates still available now.
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• Citi Double Cash® Card: Credit Score Requirements and Approval Tips
  Dec 15, 2025
  Learn what credit score you need to qualify for the Citi Double Cash Card and discover tips to boost your approval chances.
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• Here's What Happens When You Carry a Small Credit Card Balance by Accident
  Dec 15, 2025
  A small unpaid balance can trigger interest charges, score shifts, and reporting issues even if you pay your bill on time.
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Dec. 15, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00% Still Available
  Dec 15, 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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• Here's What Happens When You Close Your Oldest Credit Card
  Dec 14, 2025
  Closing your oldest credit card can trigger a drop in your credit score for reasons most people never see coming.
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