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Our Top 0% Intro APR Card of April 2026: Pay No Interest for 21 Months
The Wells Fargo Reflect offers has a strong intro APR offer on purchases and balance transfers. Here's why it's our top pick for April 2026.
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Should You Put Money in CDs or Savings in April 2026?
CD rates are hovering around 4.00% APY. So are high-yield savings accounts. Here's which one makes more sense for your money in April 2026.
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Our Pick for the Best Flat-Rate Cash Back Card for April 2026
This Wells Fargo card is the easiest way I've found to earn a great flat rate on purchases. Here's what to know, and why it's worth applying for today.
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3 Important Things to Know Before You Apply for the Amex Platinum Card
The Amex Platinum Card is one of the most valuable travel cards available, but it's not a fit for every budget. Here's what to know before applying.
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My Top 3 Balance Transfer Cards for People With Good Credit: April 2026
Good credit opens up better balance transfer options. Here are three worth applying for in April 2026, and what makes each one the right fit.
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Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, April 8, 2026
The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find out more.
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Average Tax Refund in 2026, by Income, Age, and Filing Status
The average tax refund is $3,676 as of March 2026, per IRS data -- up 10.6% year over year. See refund amounts by income, age, filing status, and state.
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Average House Price by State Heading Into 2026
The median house price in the United States as of the fourth quarter of 2025 is $405,300. See how states compare here.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2026 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,070 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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Average Credit Card Interest Rate in March 2026
The average credit card interest rate is 20.97% APR as of November 2025, per Federal Reserve data. See how rates are set and what they mean for carrying a balance.
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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in March 2026
The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of February 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in March 2026
The national average savings account interest rate is 0.39% APY as of February 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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Why Alphabet is the Winner from Anthropic’s Incredible Growth
Apr. 08, 2026
Anthropic has tripled revenue in the first three months of 2026, but the biggest beneficiary may be Alphabet. The company owns 14% of Anthropic and …
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Breaking Down Jamie Dimon’s Investing Letter
Apr. 07, 2026
Reading Jamie Dimon’s annual letter to shareholders is one of those calendar events. For those who haven’t had time to read it, we broke down …
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Smooth Investing When the Ride is Bumpy
Apr. 06, 2026
Description: The Motley Fool Hidden Gems team takes a listener question about diversification, acknowledging the volatility in the stock market as well as why diversification …
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The Secret to Out-Innovating the Competition: Inside the Tesla Playbook
Apr. 05, 2026
What’s the secret to out-innovating the competition? Former Tesla President Jon McNeill joins the show to discuss his new book, The Algorithm: The Hypergrowth Formula …
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Which Types of Investments Should You Own and Where Should You Own Them
Apr. 04, 2026
It’s Month 4 of our financial planning challenge, which we’re calling “A Year Well-Planned.” This month, Fools Robert Brokamp and Stephanie Marini discuss the different …
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A $2 Trillion IPO & the Space Economy
Apr. 03, 2026
Oil has soared to $110 per barrel, but hasn’t hit the economy yet. We discuss why and than get to the hottest IPO ever, SpaceX, …
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