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The 4 Best Business Cards for LLCs in October 2026
How to match a business rewards card to the way a company actually spends, from simple cash back to premium travel perks.
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Our 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards With the Lowest Transfer Fees: October 2026
Some balance transfer cards charge less to move your debt while giving you months of interest-free time. Compare three low-fee picks for paying it down.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Oct. 7, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY
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 now.
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Pay for Your Next Trip With a Bonus Worth $1,750+: Best Travel Cards This Month, October 2026
The Amex Platinum has one of the biggest welcome bonus offers you'll find on any card. Here's what to know, plus a few other great travel cards available now.
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Earn 3% on Dining and a 1.5% Base Rate: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Month, October 2026
Our top no-annual-fee card this month earns extra for travel, dining, and drugstores, plus a solid base rate. Here are my favorite picks available now.
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Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct. 6, 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 upward.
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The Average Credit Score in the U.S.
The average credit score in America has held at 714 since October 2025. See how yours compares in this full report from Motley Fool Money.
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The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?
The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $436 as of Q2 2026. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data by airport and route
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in September 2026
The national average savings account interest rate is 0.37% as of September 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in September 2026
The national average interest rate on checking accounts is 0.07% as of September 2026, per the FDIC.
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What is the Average and Median U.S. Household Income?
Median household income hit $87,460 in 2025. See how income varies by race, age, gender, and state.
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How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $201 a month on gas in 2024, or 3.1% of their budget. See how spending varies by income, age, and state.
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