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I Review Bank Accounts for a Living. Here's Where I'd Put $10,000
High-yield savings accounts are one of the best places to put your cash in 2026. Here are a few of my favorite no-fee, high-APY options …
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Amex Gold vs. Platinum: Which Is Better in 2026?
The Amex Platinum card offers more value overall, but the Amex Gold may still be the better choice for some. Here's everything you need to …
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If a Recession Hits in 2026, How Much Cash Should You Have on Hand?
If you're worried about a 2026 recession, start saving up three to six months' worth of living expenses in a high-yield savings account. Here's how …
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What's the Best Cash Back Credit Card Now? My Pick for December 2025
The best cash back card this month delivers 6% in the category you choose, no annual fee, and strong first-year value.
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3 Little-Known Drawbacks of CDs
CDs can have weaker long-term returns, taxes on interest, and rates that aren't always as "locked in" as they look. Here's how to navigate these …
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This 0% Intro APR Card Can Give You Real Breathing Room in 2026
Get nearly two years of interest-free breathing room with the Wells Fargo Reflect Card's generous intro APR offer.
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Renters in These States Are Getting Hit Hard by the Pandemic Economy
Amy Fontinelle Oct. 27, 2021
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The COVID-19 pandemic has affected nearly everyone, but renters are having an especially difficult time. Read on for the 12 states where the situation is …
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Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election
We asked 2,000 Americans what their top financial priorities are heading into the 2024 election. Inflation was top of mind. Read on for more findings.
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COVID-19 Fraud Statistics: Over $480 Million in Losses and Counting
Lyle Daly Oct. 27, 2021
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COVID-19 and stimulus check fraud is a growing problem. Americans have already lost over $100 million. These fraud statistics show the scope of the issue.
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Study: When Does the Average American Get Their First Credit Card?
Motley Fool Money Staff Oct. 27, 2021
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The average American gets their first credit card at the age of 20, and here’s the impact.
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Study: Generational Credit Card Habits
The Motley Fool Motley Fool Money surveyed 2,000 Americans on their credit card habits and found some generational differences. Find out if they apply to …
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PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle: What Americans Want Out of Digital Payment Apps
Approximately three-quarters of Americans trust digital payment apps as much as credit and debit cards -- but what features do they want most? Read on …
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$70 billion and Chill
Dec. 09, 2025
$70 billion can get a lot… but in the case of Netflix, it can’t buy anything better than Warner Bros Discovery. Host Emily Flippen is …
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Profitability Predictions and Paramount Punches Back
Dec. 08, 2025
We review the results from SentinelOne (S) and Snowflake (SNOW) and predict which stock is more likely to record profits first. We also take a …
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Interview with Mercado Libre Senior Vice President Leandro Cuccioli
Dec. 07, 2025
E-commerce powerhouse Mercado Libre is Latin America’s largest company by market cap and is often called the Amazon of Latin America. Motley Fool analyst Asit …
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Before the Crisis: How You and Your Relatives Can Prepare for Financial Caregiving
Dec. 06, 2025
If an illness or death befell your parents, spouse, kids, or any other close relative, would you be able to access their financial information and …
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Netflix Makes a Shocking Acquisition
Dec. 05, 2025
Netflix announced it will buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s studios and streaming assets, beating Paramount Skydance and Comcast who were also bidding for the assets. We …
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An Anthropic IPO Could be Here Sooner Than We Thought!
Dec. 04, 2025
We’ve seen some sky high valuations among AI companies lately, and it appears that Anthropic wants to use investor optimism to go public as early …
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With that in mind, it might not be surprising that over half of our respondents had maxed out a credit card. The only group that saw a number under 50% was those with a self-reported net worth of $5 to $10 million.Jack Caporal, Research Director
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