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Why Premium Cards Are Worth It in 2025 -- Even With High Annual Fees
Some credit cards have annual fees that near $1,000 -- but they've got plenty of perks to make them worth it. Here's my favorite high-end …
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This Credit Card Was Just Named the All-Around Best of 2026. Why Now's the Time to Apply
The Wells Fargo Active Cash is one of the best flat-rate credit cards available. Here's why I think everyone should have it in their wallet.
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3 Places You Should Never Use a Debit Card
Debit cards are convenient, but they can expose you to more risk than you think. Here are three places you should always reach for a …
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The 3 Best Credit Cards for Groceries This Week -- Nov. 11, 2025
Food prices are still climbing, but these cards can turn your grocery bill into serious cash back.
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Best CD Rates Today, Nov. 11, 2025: Don't Let APYs up to 4.34% Slip Away
Today's CDs offer yields as high as 4.34% APY. With the Fed's recent rate cut in place, now's the time to secure a solid return …
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Best Travel Credit Cards This Week, Nov. 11, 2025: Bonuses Worth $200 to $1,750+
This week's picks include a no-annual-fee starter card, a mid-tier card that punches above its weight, and two premium Amex cards. See which is best …
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How Many Americans Own Certificates of Deposits?
Only 6.5% of Americans own CDs, with a median value of $26,000. Explore CD ownership statistics by age, income, and race, plus today's best CD …
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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $41 billion in credit card rewards in 2022, but left $6 billion unredeemed. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and …
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Credit Card Late Fee Statistics: Who Pays Most Often?
Credit card late fees cost Americans $14.5 billion in 2022. Younger, low-income, and subprime borrowers are hit hardest. See who pays and how to avoid …
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How Many Americans Have a Credit Card With An Annual Fee?
19% of Americans use a credit card with an annual fee, rising to 24% for millennials and 30% for high earners, Federal Reserve data shows.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2025 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,100 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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81% of Americans Have Credit Cards, but They Aren't Distributed Equally
Dive into credit card ownership statistics, including rejection rates, broken down by age, income, and race and ethnicity.
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Tales of Unexpected Losses: AXON, TREX, WRBY
Nov. 10, 2025
Wall Street didn’t take kindly to the financial reports from Axon, Trex, and Warby Parker. Should investors be buying amid the bloodbath? We answer that …
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Interview with Steph Wagner: A Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom
Nov. 09, 2025
Steph Wagner is the author of Fly, A Woman's Guide to Financial Freedom and Building a Life You Love. Motley Fool contributor Rachel Warren recently …
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How Gen X Can Rescue Their Retirement
Nov. 08, 2025
The oldest members of Generation X reach 60 this year. Yet most have much less than $300,000 saved for retirement, while also carrying more student …
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Investors Get Cold Feet in a Hot Stock Market
Nov. 07, 2025
Investor sentiment has dropped down to extreme fear as the financial headlines increasingly stoke concerns. Many stocks have dropped into bear territory but our analysts …
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Unity Soars and Airlines Could Be in Trouble
Nov. 06, 2025
Matt Frankel, Tyler Crowe, and Jon Quast discuss: - Unity Software's strong progress toward a turnaround - Cancelled flights expected at 40 airports - Stocks …
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Consumer Brands Shake Things Up…With Mergers
Nov. 05, 2025
2025 has been quite the year for consumer brands, but not in a good way. The industry writ large has underperformed for the past three …
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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, Expert
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