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Here's What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Apply for the Amex Platinum Card
Applying for the Amex Platinum Card doesn't automatically hurt your credit score. Here's how the process works and what to expect.
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The Credit Card That Makes Every Purchase a Little Cheaper
Wells Fargo Active Cash earns unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases. No categories, no annual fee.
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The Boring Strategy That Built My $1M Portfolio
Index fund investing is the backbone of my $1M+ portfolio. Here's how this simple strategy works and why I'm sticking with it.
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3 Credit Cards Worth Getting in Your 20s
Just because you're only in your twenties doesn't mean you can't save with credit cards. Here are three great options worth looking into today.
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This Credit Card Can Earn the Average Household $500+ a Year
The Wells Fargo Active Cash Card earns unlimited 2% cash rewards on purchases, and just won our Best Overall Credit Card award for 2026.
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We Compared 100+ Credit Cards -- Here's the Best Balance Transfer Card for April 2026
This Bank of America card card is our favorite way to save on interest and earn rewards at the same time. Here's how to know if it's right for you.
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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $47 billion in credit card rewards in 2024, but let 2.8% expire. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and how credit score impacts rewards.
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The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.
More than 4,800 institutions provided over 6 million mortgages adding up to over $2 trillion in 2024. Read on to see the largest mortgage lenders.
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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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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in April 2026
The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of April 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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Average Credit Card Interest Rate in February 2026
The average credit card interest rate is1% APR as of February 2026, per Federal Reserve data. See how rates are set and what they mean for carrying a balance.
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in April 2026
The national average savings account interest rate is 0.38% APY as of April 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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Tim Cook Steps Aside – What's Next for Apple
Apr. 21, 2026
It wasn't a complete surprise, but Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) CEO Tim Cook is stepping aside and the company's current head of hardware, Jon Ternus, will …
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Are Robotaxis Coming to a City Near You?
Apr. 20, 2026
Serial acquirer QXO has made a transformative $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild to create the second largest player in the industry. Motley Fool analysts Jason …
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Ben Carlson on Why It’s Better to Avoid a Strikeout Than to Swing for a Home run
Apr. 19, 2026
We at The Motley Fool are proponents of investing in individual stocks. But does that result in betting your financial future on too few companies? …
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Ben Carlson on Why the Stock Market Is the Best Casino in the World
Apr. 18, 2026
We at The Motley Fool believe that investing in the stock market is the best path to long-term wealth. But it isn’t always easy to …
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The Market’s New High Is Anything but Blah
Apr. 17, 2026
As earnings season gets underway, the S&P 500 has soared past 7,000 for the first time. Our team reflects on the market’s rapid rebound as …
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Chip Stocks and Bank Earnings Extravaganza
Apr. 16, 2026
Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall, Jon Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss financial news that investors should know about. On today’s show, this includes recent financial …
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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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