Ryan Wilcox

Full-Time Personal Finance Writer | TMFRyanWilcox

Expertise

Credit cards, banking, investing, insurance, personal loans

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 306 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 10-13-2026

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

• Best Credit Cards
  Oct 13, 2026
  Our team of experts reviewed the best credit cards to bring you our top picks for all scenarios: cash back, balance transfer, and more.
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• A $250 Bonus for No Annual Fee: Should You Apply for the Chase Freedom Flex?
  Oct 13, 2026
  Is the Chase Freedom Flex right for you? Here's how to know based on welcome bonus, earning rates, and more
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• How You Could Save $500+ on Gas in the Next Year
  Oct 13, 2026
  The average household spends more than $200 a month on gas. Here's how one cash back card and a few simple changes can help you …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Oct. 13, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Oct 13, 2026
  The Fed held rates steady five times to start 2026, followed by a rate hike in September. Find out where top high-yield savings accounts stand …
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• The 3 Best Credit Cards for Streaming in October 2026
  Oct 12, 2026
  Which credit card can save you the most on streaming? We compared three top options to help you find the one for you today.
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• Synchrony Bank High Yield Savings Review
  Oct 12, 2026
  The Synchrony Bank High Yield Savings account is one of the easiest ways to earn more on your cash. Here's our full review and how …
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• Apply Now to Get 130,000 Points and a Free Night With This Hotel Rewards Card
  Oct 12, 2026
  Want to earn a free Hilton free night and a big pile of bonus points? Here's the card worth looking at, plus another great option …
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct.12, 2026
  Oct 12, 2026
  The Fed announced a rate hike at its meeting last month. Top HYSAs now offer up to 5.00% APY, and that number could continue inching …
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• Get 3% Back on a Category You Choose: The Best Business Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 11, 2026
  Oct 11, 2026
  Want to earn 3% back in a choice category where you spend the most? Here's the business credit card I recommend, along with a few …
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• Land up to $400 in Bonus Cash and a 6-Month APY Boost: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Oct. 11, 2026
  Oct 11, 2026
  Want to earn a great one-time bonus and an APY boost for six months? Here's the bank account worth opening today, plus a few other …
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• Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 11, 2026: Up to 21 Months of No-Interest Payments
  Oct 11, 2026
  This week’s longest 0% intro APR cards offer up to 21 months interest-free. Reclaim your payments from interest -- finally pay down what you actually …
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• Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Oct. 10, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY on Offer Now
  Oct 10, 2026
  The best high-yield savings accounts now offer up to 5.00% APY. Top rates are becoming more competitive thanks to the Fed's September rate hike.
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• Earn an Easy $250 Bonus: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, Oct. 10, 2026
  Oct 10, 2026
  Want to earn bonus cash the easy way? Here's the credit card worth getting now, plus a few other favorites available this week.
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• Webull vs. Robinhood
  Mar 13, 2026
  Ready to level up your investing game? Compare features, fees, tools, and investment options with Robinhood and Webull to see which brokerage is best for …
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• Webull vs. E*TRADE
  Mar 30, 2026
  Learn how Webull and E*TRADE compare on fees, tools, and investment options to find the right brokerage for you today.
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• SoFi Invest Promotions
  Jul 27, 2026
  SoFi is one of my favorite investment platforms out there -- and it's got a handful of strong promotional offers to boot. Here's what to …
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• SoFi Active Investing vs. Robinhood
  Dec 19, 2025
  Learn how SoFi Active Investing and Robinhood compare on fees, investments, and account types so you can choose the right broker for you.
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• Robinhood vs. E*TRADE
  Mar 27, 2026
  Want to start growing your money today? Here's what to know about Robinhood, E*TRADE, and which popular brokerage is right for you.
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• J.P. Morgan Investing Promotions
  Oct 8, 2026
  If you're already banking with Chase, J.P. Morgan and its investing promotions is a pretty easy sell. Here's what to know and how much you …
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• How to Open a Fidelity Account
  Dec 30, 2025
  Want to start investing with Fidelity? Learn how easy it is to open an account today and start buying and selling in minutes.
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• E*TRADE Promotions
  Mar 2, 2026
  E*TRADE is one of the most popular investment platforms out there for a reason. Take a look at its current promotions and find out why …
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• 5 Everyday Purchases That Should Always Earn You Cash Back
  Oct 9, 2026
  It's 2026 -- time to stop using your debit card at the grocery store. Here are five places you should be earning cash back today.
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• Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct. 9, 2026
  Oct 9, 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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• Limited-Time Offer: Earn a $250 Bonus With This No-Annual-Fee Chase Card
  Oct 8, 2026
  This Chase card has no annual fee, great earning rates, and a welcome bonus that's too good to pass up. Here's what to know now.
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• Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, Oct. 8, 2026
  Oct 8, 2026
  Top high-yield savings accounts are now paying up to 5.00% APY after the Fed rate hike last month. Start earning more on your savings balance …
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