Ryan Wilcox

Full-Time Personal Finance Writer | TMFRyanWilcox

Expertise

Credit cards, banking, investing, insurance, personal loans

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 330 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 06-20-2026

Past Experience

Content Writer, The Points Guy

Summary

Ryan Wilcox is a full-time Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, covering credit cards, bank accounts, investing, auto insurance, and other personal finance topics. Ryan has been writing about credit cards and savings since 2022. Before joining Motley Fool Money, he was a full-time writer at The Points Guy, where he focused on maximizing credit card rewards and travel strategies. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and American History from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he also spent four years reporting for The Daily Tar Heel. With a background in both journalism and consumer finance, he brings a clear and thoughtful voice to money topics. Outside of work, Ryan is likely reading, writing, or updating his Letterboxd account.

Ryan's Recent Articles

• 4 of the Easiest Ways to Earn the Amex Platinum's Huge Welcome Bonus Offer
  Jun 20, 2026
  The Amex Platinum's welcome bonus offer can be worth thousands of dollars in travel. Here are four easy ways to hit the big spending requirement.
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• Best Savings Accounts Rates Today, June 20, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY
  Jun 20, 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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• Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, May 24, 2026: Make Every Payment Count
  Jun 19, 2026
  This week's longest 0% intro APR offers give you up to 21 months with no interest. Pay down debt that actually shrinks with every payment …
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• Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, May 31, 2026: Take Back Control Before Summer
  Jun 19, 2026
  Get up to 21 months with 0% intro APR on this week's top offers. Stop losing money to interest and start making real headway on …
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• Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, June 7, 2026: Stop Watching Your Balance Stand Still
  Jun 19, 2026
  This week's longest 0% intro APR cards offer up to 21 months with no interest. Make payments that actually shrink your balance -- interest-free.
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• Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, June 14, 2026: Turn Payments Into Actual Progress
  Jun 19, 2026
  Get up to 21 months of 0% intro APR with this week's best cards. Stop losing money to interest and start paying down your actual …
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• $600 in Credits and a 100,000-Point Bonus: Why I Finally Applied for the Chase Sapphire Preferred
  Jun 19, 2026
  The Chase Sapphire Preferred just got a major refresh, including new earning categories, credits, an upgraded bonus, and more. Here's what to know.
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• Our Top Balance Transfer Card of June 2026: 0% Intro APR for 21 Months
  Jun 19, 2026
  This Citi card is our top balance transfer pick for June 2026, with an intro APR offer spanning nearly two years and a low 3% …
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, June 19, 2026
  Jun 19, 2026
  Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could change as we head toward the back half of 2026.
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• Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Discover It Cash Back
  Jun 18, 2026
  Learn how the Chase Freedom Unlimited and Discover it Cash Back compare on rewards, welcome bonuses, and more to see which is right for you.
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• Discover it® Student Cash Back Review
  Jun 18, 2026
  Read our review of the Discover it® Student Cash Back card to learn why it's the perfect card for students beginning their credit journey.
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• Here's the Credit Score You Need to Get the Amex Business Platinum
  Jun 18, 2026
  You'll need a solid credit score to get approved for the Amex Business Platinum -- but your score is just one piece of the puzzle. …
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• Why 21 Months of 0% Intro APR Could Be All You Need to Become Debt-Free
  Jun 18, 2026
  Twenty-one months of 0% intro APR is a long time -- long enough to pay off most credit card balances, if you have a plan. …
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• Is the Chase Sapphire Preferred Still Worth It After the Hyatt Transfer Cut?
  Jun 18, 2026
  The Chase Sapphire Preferred just got a major upgrade with tons of new perks -- alongside a big Hyatt devaluation is this fall. Here's how …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, June 18, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still on the Table
  Jun 18, 2026
  The Fed has held rates steady four times so far in 2026. As a result, today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to …
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• Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: The Winner Might Surprise You in June 2026
  Jun 17, 2026
  The Amex Platinum and Chase Sapphire Reserve both have great perks and massive welcome offers -- but which one is best for you? Here's how …
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• How the New Chase Sapphire Preferred Can Save You $1,600+ in Year One
  Jun 17, 2026
  Between an elevated bonus and hundreds in annual credits, the updated Sapphire Preferred is better than ever. Here's how to save.
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• 7 Benefits of the Amex Platinum Card
  Jun 17, 2026
  The Amex Platinum's annual fee is hard to ignore -- but so is its list of benefits. Here are seven perks that help justify the …
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, June 17, 2026
  Jun 17, 2026
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. The Fed concludes its latest meeting later today, with no …
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• Amex Business Platinum Has a Massive Welcome Bonus Offer. Find Out Yours Now
  Jun 16, 2026
  The Amex Business Platinum offers one of the biggest welcome bonus offers out there -- but your exact mileage will (literally) vary. Here's what to …
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• Our Top Cash Back Card of June 2026: Earn 2% Cash Rewards on Purchases
  Jun 16, 2026
  This Wells Fargo Active card is our top cash rewards pick for June 2026. Here's why we love it, and how easy it is to …
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• Limited-Time Offer: Get a Massive 100,000-Point Bonus With the Chase Sapphire Preferred
  Jun 16, 2026
  Right now, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is offering one of its biggest bonuses ever. Here's what else is changing, and whether it's worth applying for.
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• My Top 3 0% Intro APR Business Cards of 2026, Ranked
  Jun 16, 2026
  Right now, a few top business cards are offering 12 months of 0% intro APR on purchases. The real question is which earning structure fits …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, June 16, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
  Jun 16, 2026
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can in case rates slide further …
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• The 3 Little-Known Perks of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Most Cardholders Never Use
  Jun 15, 2026
  The Chase Sapphire Preferred packs more than great rewards. Here are three underused benefits that can easily cover the $95 annual fee on their own.
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