James McClenathen

Editorial Strategist | TMFJammerz

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 157 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 10-14-2025

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, Oct. 1, 2025: Get up to 4.45% APY While You Still Can
  Oct 1, 2025
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.45% APY. With last month's Fed rate cut, now's the time to secure a strong return before these elevated …
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• Bank of America CD Rates: Up to 3.90% APY. Should You Open One?
  Sep 30, 2025
  Most Bank of America CD rates are low. See Bank of America's current CD rates and how they compare to the competition.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 30, 2025: Lock In an APY up to 4.45% Before Rates Fall Further
  Sep 30, 2025
  CDs today are offering up to 4.45% APY. With the Fed's recent rate cut, it's a smart move to lock in strong returns before yields …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 29, 2025: APYs up to 4.45% -- Lock In Now!
  Sep 29, 2025
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.45% APY. After the Fed's recent rate cut, now's the time to lock in a solid return before these …
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• The Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Sept. 29, 2025: Up to 2 Full Years of Interest-Free Breathing Room
  Sep 29, 2025
  Pay down debt interest-free with this week's leading balance transfer cards -- get up to two years of 0% intro APR plus no annual fees …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 28, 2025: Don't Miss Out on APYs up to 4.45%
  Sep 28, 2025
  CDs are offering up to 4.45% APY today. With the recent Fed rate cut, it’s smart to lock in a strong return before these higher …
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• Wells Fargo's CD Rates Are up to 4.11% APY. Should You Open One?
  Sep 27, 2025
  Most Wells Fargo CD rates are low unless you have a certain Wells Fargo checking account. See all of Wells Fargo's CD rates and how …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 27, 2025: Snag APYs up to 4.45% Before They're Gone
  Sep 27, 2025
  Today's CDs pay up to 4.45% APY. With the recent Fed rate cut, now is the moment to secure a strong return before higher yields …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 26, 2025: Up to 4.45% APY Still Available -- Lock In Before High Rates Disappear
  Sep 26, 2025
  CDs today are paying up to 4.45% APY. After last week's Fed rate cut, it's wise to lock in a solid return now before these …
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• Will There Be a Stimulus Check in 2025?
  Sep 25, 2025
  There's likely no federal stimulus check coming in 2025, despite the rumors. But some states are cutting checks, and there are others ways to save …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 25, 2025: Lock In up to 4.45% APY Now Before Rates Slide
  Sep 25, 2025
  Today's best CDs offer up to 4.45% APY. With last week's Fed rate cut, now is the time to lock in a strong return before …
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• Why the Discover it® Miles Might Be the Best Travel Card With No Annual Fee in 2025
  Sep 24, 2025
  Earn unlimited 1.5X miles, get a first-year match, and pay no annual fee. See why this card shines in 2025.
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• Should You Open a 6-Month CD Now?
  Sep 24, 2025
  CD rates could drop within days or weeks after the Federal Reserve announced interest rate cuts. See if you should lock in today's rates now.
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 24, 2025: Snag 4.45% APY Before Rates Drop Further
  Sep 24, 2025
  The best CDs today are paying up to 4.45% APY. After last week's Fed rate cut, it's a smart time to lock in a solid …
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• Limited-Time Offer: This 3.85% APY Savings Account Now Offers up to a $300 Bonus
  Sep 23, 2025
  The CIT Platinum Savings account now offers a cash bonus for new customers who deposit certain amounts. See if you can get a bonus -- …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Sept. 23, 2025: Lock In up to 4.54% APY While You Still Can
  Sep 23, 2025
  Today's top CDs pay up to 4.54% APY. With last week's Fed rate cut, now's the time to secure a strong return before these elevated …
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• Here's How to Use the Amex Platinum's New Resy Credit
  Sep 22, 2025
  The Amex Platinum offers up to $100 per quarter for purchases at Resy restaurants. Learn how to make sure you get the full $400 a …
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• The Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Sept. 22, 2025: Pay No Interest for up to 2 Full Years
  Sep 22, 2025
  This week's top balance transfer cards offer up to two years of 0% intro APR and no annual fees -- compare the best options and …
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• Best CD Rates This Week, Sept. 20, 2025: The Fed Cut Rates -- Lock In up to 4.54% APY Now Before These Top Rates Disappear
  Sep 20, 2025
  This week's best CDs pay up to 4.54% APY. With a Fed rate cut announced last week, it's smart to lock in a strong return …
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• Amex Platinum Benefits: Your Guide to the 2025 Update
  Sep 19, 2025
  The Amex Platinum Card's annual fee has gone up, but several new benefits could make up for the cost. Learn all the important details of …
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• Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 0.25 Points. Here's What It Means for Savings and CDs
  Sep 17, 2025
  Savings and CD rates are likely to decline after the Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point rate cut. See how much they might change -- and what you …
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• 4 Reasons to Open a SoFi® Savings Account Before Interest Rates Drop
  Sep 17, 2025
  SoFi® offers a high APY, a six-month APY boost for new members, no monthly fees, and more. Here's why now is the perfect time to …
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• Snag One of These 4.15%+ CD Rates Before They Disappear
  Sep 16, 2025
  The Federal Reserve is expected to cut interest rates at this week's meeting. If you want to lock in a high APY while you still …
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• Best CD Rates This Week, Sept. 13, 2025: With Rate Cuts Looming, Lock In up to 4.54% APY Now
  Sep 13, 2025
  The best CDs now pay up to 4.54% APY. With a Fed rate cut expected later this week, now's the time to lock in a …
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• Best CD Rates This Week, Sept. 6, 2025: Up to 4.54% APY
  Sep 6, 2025
  This week's top CDs offer up to 4.54% APY. With a rate cut likely in a little over a week, it's a smart time to …
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