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Your 0% APR Window Won't Last Forever -- Here's How to Use It Right
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This 0% Intro APR Card Takes the Pressure Off Going Into 2026
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Here's How to Easily Cover the Chase Sapphire Preferred Annual Fee
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Here's What Actually Happens When Your Bank Freezes Your Account
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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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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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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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Americans' Top Financial Priorities in the 2024 Presidential Election
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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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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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What’s a Waymo Anyway?
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Waymo is in expansion mode as competitors fail to get fully autonomous vehicles (without a safety driver) off the ground. We discuss Waymo’s approach and …
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The Pitfalls of Selling Stocks (and How to Avoid Them)
Nov. 25, 2025
Some of the biggest mistakes investors make aren’t the stocks they buy - they’re the ones they sell. In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, …
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Reckless Earnings Predictions: ZM, BBY, DE
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We enter Thanksgiving week with a plate full of reckless predictions featuring Zoom (reports today), Best Buy (reports tomorrow morning), and Deere & Co. (reports …
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Interview with Mark Matson: Experiencing the American Dream
Nov. 23, 2025
What’s the first step in building wealth? How do we know if we’re on track financially? What does abundance look like? Motley Fool contributor Rich …
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Advocate for a Better 401(k) and Tax-Smart Charitable Giving
Nov. 22, 2025
For many Americans, contributing to an employer-sponsored plan is the primary way they’re saving for retirement. Unfortunately, not all of these plans are excellent, and …
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Market Volatility and Opportunities We See Today
Nov. 21, 2025
The market has gotten volatile the last few weeks and some sectors are dropping, like Bitcoin. How are we handling the drop and where are …
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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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