James McClenathen

Editorial Strategist | TMFJammerz

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 226 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 01-22-2026

Summary

James McClenathen is a full-time Managing Editor and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, overseeing the production and quality of editorial content while also writing about credit cards, investing, and everyday money management. He has worked at The Motley Fool since 2012 and brings extensive experience as an editor, reporter, and finance expert. A graduate of the University of Michigan, James has spent more than a decade of his career helping readers make smarter financial decisions.

James's Recent Articles

• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 12, 2025: APYs up to 4.27% Won't Last Much Longer
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's CDs are paying up to 4.27% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further after this week's Fed …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 22, 2025: Don't Miss Out on up to 4.27% APY
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.27% APY. With another Fed rate cut now behind us, it's a great time to lock in a solid …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 23, 2025: Don't Let APYs up to 4.27% Slip Away
  Jan 12, 2026
  Another Fed rate cut was announced earlier this month, but today's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.27% APY. Secure a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 24, 2025: APYs up to 4.27% Won't Last
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's CDs are paying up to 4.27% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further after the most recent …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 25, 2025: Gift Yourself a Guaranteed 4.27% APY
  Jan 12, 2026
  Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates continue to trend lower.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 11, 2025: Fed Lowers Rates Again -- Don't Let APYs up to 4.27% Slip Away
  Jan 12, 2026
  Another Fed rate cut was announced yesterday, but today's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.27% APY. Secure a solid return before rates …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 26, 2025: Grab up to 4.27% APY Before It's Gone
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's best CDs pay up to 4.27% APY. On the back of another Fed rate cut, it's smart to lock in a solid return before …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 27, 2025: Fewer 4.00%+ APYs Left -- Act Fast
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.27% APY. With another Fed rate cut behind us, it's a great time to lock in a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 29, 2025: Top APYs Are Fading Fast
  Jan 12, 2026
  Another Fed rate cut was announced earlier this month, but today's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.27% APY. Secure a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 3, 2025: Top APYs up to 4.30%
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's best CDs pay up to 4.30% APY. With two Fed rates cuts so far this year, it's smart to lock in a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 10, 2025: Fed Rate Cut Announcement Expected Today -- Don't Miss Out on up to 4.27% APY
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.27% APY. With another Fed rate cut expected today, it's a great time to lock in a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 4, 2025: Don't Miss Out on up to 4.30% APY
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.30% APY. With another Fed rate cut expected next week, it's a great time to lock in a solid …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 5, 2025: Don't Let APYs up to 4.30% Slip Away
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's CDs offer yields as high as 4.30% APY. With another Fed meeting to take place next week, now's the time to secure a solid …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 6, 2025: APYs up to 4.27% Won't Last Much Longer
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's CDs are paying up to 4.27% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 1, 2025: APYs up to 4.30% Won't Last Long
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's CDs are paying up to 4.30% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 8, 2025: Up to 4.27% APY Still Available With Another Fed Rate Cut Looming This Week
  Jan 12, 2026
  Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates continue to trend lower.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Dec. 9, 2025: Grab a Top APY up to 4.27% Before Another Fed Rate Cut
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's best CDs pay up to 4.27% APY. With another Fed rate cut likely incoming, it's smart to lock in a solid return before yields …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 10, 2026: Lock In up to 4.27% APY Before Rates Dip
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's CDs are paying up to 4.27% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 3, 2026: APYs Are Sliding -- but These Top Offers Remain
  Jan 12, 2026
  The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.27% APY. Secure a …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 5, 2026: Fewer APYs Above 4.00% -- Act While You Can
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's CDs are paying up to 4.27% APY. It's a good time to secure a strong return before yields decline further.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 6, 2026: Lock In a Strong APY While up to 4.27% Is Still on the Table
  Jan 12, 2026
  Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates move lower.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 7, 2026: Your Window to Lock in up to 4.27% Is Closing
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's best CDs pay up to 4.27% APY. It could be a smart idea to lock in a solid return before yields move lower as …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 8, 2026: Top Offers Near 4.27% Are Disappearing Fast
  Jan 12, 2026
  Top CDs today offer up to 4.27% APY -- consider locking in a strong return now before rates drift lower as we get further into …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 9, 2026: Up to 4.27% APY Still Available -- for Now
  Jan 12, 2026
  The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.27% APY. Secure a …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 15, 2025: Don't Miss Out on up to 4.30% APY
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.30% APY. With another Fed rate cut now official, it's a great time to lock in a solid return …
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