Ryan Wilcox

Full-Time Personal Finance Writer | TMFRyanWilcox

Expertise

Credit cards, banking, investing, insurance, personal loans

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 262 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 03-18-2026

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

• Earn 3% on Dining and More: The Best Chase Cards This Month, March 2026
  Mar 3, 2026
  Looking to rack up cash back on everything you buy? Check out our favorite Chase cards available now to see how you can save.
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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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• $300 a Year on Streaming: This Is the Best Card for Binge-Watching
  Mar 1, 2026
  The Amex Platinum offers up to $25 a month to save on digital entertainment, which makes it a great card for couch potatoes. Here's what …
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• 3 Credit Cards That Could Save You $750+ on Travel in 2026
  Feb 28, 2026
  Want to save a bundle on your next trip? Learn how these three cards can help you do it, and which one's right for you …
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• Amex Gold vs. Platinum: Which Is Better in 2026?
  Feb 28, 2026
  The Amex Gold and Amex Platinum are two of the best luxury cards out there, but you probably don't need both. Here's how to pick …
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• Save Hundreds a Year on Travel: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, Feb. 27, 2026
  Feb 27, 2026
  Want to save on annual fees and rack up cash back -- and travel rewards? Here are all our favorite no-annual-fee cards available now.
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• Here's What $50,000 in a High-Yield Savings Account Actually Earns in 2026
  Feb 26, 2026
  Curious how much you can earn on $50,000 in savings? Here's the breakdown -- and why some of that money might be better off elsewhere.
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• Do Authorized Users Inherit Credit Card Debt?
  Feb 26, 2026
  Wondering what happens to credit card debt when someone passes away -- and who's responsible? Here's what to know.
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• Why You Should Upgrade Your Savings Account in 2026
  Feb 26, 2026
  If you're still earning next to nothing in interest on your savings, it's time to level up. Here are a couple of great places to …
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• An Easy $200 Bonus and up to 5% Cash Back: This Chase Card Just Won Best Cash Back Card for 2026
  Feb 26, 2026
  Looking for an easier way to rack up credit card rewards? Learn how our favorite cash back card can help you do it without the …
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• Our Experts Just Awarded the Best Credit Card of 2026, and You May Have Never Heard of It
  Feb 25, 2026
  Our favorite credit card of 2026 flies a bit under the radar. Here's what to know about it -- and why it's a fit for …
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• Save on Uber, Dining, and More: The Best Amex Cards This Week, Feb. 25, 2026
  Feb 25, 2026
  If you're looking to save big on Uber, dining, and more this year, a top Amex card could be just what you need. Here are …
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• Earn 5% at Amazon: The Best Cash Back Cards This Week, Feb. 25, 2026
  Feb 25, 2026
  Want to save 5% on every Amazon purchase? See the credit card that can help you do it, plus our other favorite cash back picks …
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• The 3 Longest 0% Intro APR Cards of 2026: No Interest for up to 2 Years
  Feb 22, 2026
  Looking for the longest 0% intro APR you can find? Here are three great cards that can help you save for up to two whole …
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• 3 Underrated Amex Platinum Perks Frequent Travelers Should Know About
  Feb 21, 2026
  The Amex Platinum offers so many travel perks that some of them can get lost in the shuffle. Here are three underrated ones worth remembering.
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• The 3 Best Cash Back Cards Right Now (and Who Each Is For)
  Feb 20, 2026
  Looking for an easier way to rack up credit card rewards? Learn how three of my favorite cash back cards can help you do it …
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• Need a Break From Interest Payments? Here's Our Top 0% Intro APR Credit Card
  Feb 20, 2026
  Want an easier way to erase high-interest debt? Here's how you can with our favorite 0% intro APR card out there, as well as a …
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• Earn Hundreds in Simple Rewards: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, Feb. 20, 2026
  Feb 20, 2026
  Want to skip out on pesky fees and still earn great rewards? Check out our favorite no-annual-fee cards available now to find the one right …
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• Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited Cash Rewards Review
  Feb 19, 2026
  Want an easy way to earn rewards on all sorts of business spending? Here's why the Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited is a great …
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• No-Annual-Fee Balance Transfer Cards That Actually Help You Get Ahead
  Feb 19, 2026
  Want an easier way to erase high-interest debt? Here's how you can get back on track with three great balance transfer cards.
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• How to See if You Qualify for an Amex Platinum Card Without Impacting Your Credit Score
  Feb 19, 2026
  The Amex Platinum comes with one of the biggest welcome bonus offers out there -- if you can qualify for it. Here's what to know …
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• Here's Why the Amex Platinum Seems Expensive but Isn't
  Feb 18, 2026
  You might think the Amex Platinum is pricey -- but when you see its full list of perks, you might change your tune. Here's what …
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• Save Thousands on Your Next Big Trip: The Best Amex Cards This Week, Feb. 18, 2026
  Feb 18, 2026
  Looking to save big on travel? This top Amex card should be one of the first places you look. Check out our favorites to see …
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• Forget About Travel Rewards: The Best Cash Back Cards This Week, Feb. 18, 2026
  Feb 18, 2026
  Earn 2% cash rewards on purchases -- or even more in select categories -- with a top cash back card. See our favorite options available …
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• This Bank of America Card Comes With a 6% Cash Back Offer and a $200 Bonus Offer
  Feb 17, 2026
  Want to earn a whopping 6% back in the spending category of your choice for a year? Learn how you can with the Bank of …
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