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The No. 1 Mistake People Make With High-Yield Savings Accounts
Once you've built up your emergency fund, a high-yield savings account might not be the best place for your extra cash. Here's where to put it instead.
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Our Top 0% Intro APR Card of February 2026: Pay No Interest for 21 Months
This Wells Fargo card comes with one of the longest intro APR periods you can find. Here's how easy it is to start saving today.
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Here's Why February Is a Bad Month to Leave Cash in a Checking Account
February exposes the hidden cost of idle cash. Here's why leaving too much money in checking quietly costs you interest every day.
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These Are Hands Down the Best 0% Intro APR Balance Transfer Cards Right Now
Looking to pay off credit card debt interest-free? These cards offer long 0% intro APR periods and helpful features to make debt repayment easier in 2026.
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Here's What Happens When You Withdraw $10,000 From a Money Market Account
Withdrawing $10,000 from a money market account is usually simple, but there are reporting rules, timing quirks, and opportunity costs worth knowing.
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2026's Best Travel Credit Card (That Doesn't Charge an Annual Fee)
This no-annual-fee travel card earns triple points on popular categories and comes with a generous welcome offer, perfect for travelers in 2026.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2025 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,034 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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America's Wasteful Spending Habits: From DoorDash to Dead Subscriptions
Discover wasteful spending trends -- and how high-yield savings accounts and budgeting tools can help curb impulse buying and grow your cash.
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Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2025
Our experts reviewed the data to understand trends on identity theft, credit card fraud, and data breaches. Check out the latest in this in-depth report.
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American Households' Average Monthly Expenses: $6,545
The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,545. But where does that all go? Read on to find out how much we spend on housing, food, and more.
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The Average Savings Account Balance In The U.S. – Here’s How Much Americans Have in the Bank
Learn the average savings account balance in the U.S., why medians matter, how your savings compare to national benchmarks, and strategies to boost your savings.
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These Are the Top Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2026
See the top 2026 financial resolutions among Americans, according to a nationwide Motley Fool Money poll of 2,600 U.S. adults.
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AI Capex Is Off the Charts: Who Stands to Lose?
Feb. 09, 2026
Big Tech spending on equipment and AI appears to be close to $400 billion over the four quarters alone. Are there losers outside the free-spending …
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2 Go-To Market Indicators, 6 Stock Ideas for the Next 5 Years
Feb. 08, 2026
Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner talks about separating AI contenders from pretenders, his two favorite market indicators, and lessons from the dot-com bubble. …
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Take Control of Your Cash Flow, and Energy Stocks on Fire
Feb. 07, 2026
Certified Financial Planner Stephanie Marini joins Robert Brokamp for this month’s installment of the 2026 Financial Planning Challenge. Stephanie and Bro (Robert’s nickname at The …
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Big Tech’s $650 Billion Bet on AI
Feb. 06, 2026
What’s a few hundred billion dollars in capex spending among friends? When it comes to big tech, the numbers have gotten astronomical and there’s both …
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Did Anthropic Just Give Investors Another “DeepSeek Moment?”
Feb. 05, 2026
Software stocks are dropping like rocks in 2026 as AI companies, including Anthropic, deliver more impressive enterprise tools. It’s reminiscent of the market’s reaction to …
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Disney Has Its CEO
Feb. 04, 2026
Disney has hired a new CEO with Josh D’Amaro taking over for Bob Iger in March. We discuss Iger’s legacy, where D’Amaro will take Disney, …
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