James McClenathen

Editorial Strategist | TMFJammerz

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 247 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 04-07-2026

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, 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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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 16, 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 the Fed's recent rate cut in place, now's the time to secure a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 17, 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 as a result of the …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 18, 2025: Up to 4.30% APY Still Available
  Jan 12, 2026
  CDs today offer up to 4.30% APY. With the Fed's October rate cut now in place, it's a great moment to lock in a strong …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 19, 2025: Top APYs up to 4.30%
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's best CDs pay up to 4.30% APY. With the Fed's latest rate cut in effect, it's smart to lock in a solid return before …
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• 3 Safe Ways to Earn 4%+ on Your Retirement Savings
  Jan 12, 2026
  High-yield savings accounts, certificates of deposit, and investment-grade bond funds have low risk and yields as high as 4%-plus. Which is best for you?
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 20, 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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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 21, 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 the Fed's recent rate cut in place, now's the time to secure a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 22, 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 as a result of the …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 23, 2025: Up to 4.30% APY Still Available
  Jan 12, 2026
  CDs today offer up to 4.30% APY. With the Fed's October rate cut now in place, it's a great moment to lock in a strong …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 24, 2025: Top APYs up to 4.30%
  Jan 12, 2026
  Today's best CDs pay up to 4.30% APY. With the Fed's latest rate cut in effect, it's smart to lock in a solid return before …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 25, 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 to end October, it's a great time to lock in a solid …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 26, 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 the Fed's recent rate cut in place, now's the time to secure a solid return …
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• Best CD Rates Today, Jan. 12, 2026: Fewer High-Yield Offers Left -- Don't Miss Out
  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. 2, 2026: Up to 4.27% APY Still Holding -- for Now
  Jan 2, 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. 1, 2026: Lock In up to 4.27% to Start the Year Strong
  Jan 1, 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, Dec. 31, 2025: Start 2026 Strong With a Locked-In 4.27% APY
  Dec 31, 2025
  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, Dec. 30, 2025: Time Is Running Out to Lock in 4.27% APY
  Dec 30, 2025
  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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• How to Open a Robinhood Account (Step-by-Step Guide)
  Dec 26, 2025
  In just a few minutes you could be investing on your mobile device or computer for free with Robinhood. Learn the steps to take to …
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• Why $50K in Savings Is Probably Too Much
  Dec 20, 2025
  Once you have enough savings to cover an emergency and any near-term goals, it's time to think about investing for growth. Here's where to put …
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