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The Credit Card I've Been Begging My Friends to Get for Years
This Wells Fargo card earns 2% cash rewards on purchases with a $0 annual fee. Here's why it's the card I recommend to anyone who asks.
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Our 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards Offering up to 21 Months of 0% Intro APR Right Now: May 2026
Looking to pay off high-interest debt? These three balance transfer cards offer 0% intro APR windows of up to 21 months to help you save.
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Save $800+ in Your First Year: The Best Travel Cards This Month, May 2026
This Chase card is one of the best budget-friendly ways to save on travel, period. Here's how to apply and save $800 in your first year alone.
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Earn up to $1,500: The Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, May 3, 2026
This top high-yield savings account is offering as much as $1,500 in bonus cash. Here's how to land it, plus other great bonuses available now.
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Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, May 3, 2026: Start Fresh Without the Interest
Get up to 24 months of 0% intro APR with this week's longest offers. Pay down debt without interest draining your progress -- plus cash back and bonuses.
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Our Top Balance Transfer Card of May 2026: 0% Intro APR Until 2028
The Citi Diamond Preferred has a balance transfer offer that lasts nearly two years, a low intro transfer fee, and no annual fee -- a top pick for May 2026.
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How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $201 a month on gas in 2024, or 3.1% of their budget. See how spending varies by income, age, and state.
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The Average Credit Score in the U.S.
The average credit score in America is 714. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
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Average U.S. Income: How Much Do Americans Earn?
What's the median U.S. income by state, gender, age, family size, and more? Read on to find out what the research says.
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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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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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How to Analyze Funds, and You May Retire Sooner Than Planned
May. 02, 2026
According to the Investment Company Institute, more than 120 million individuals in the U.S. own some type of fund. After all, they may not have …
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Hyperscalers Are Going Into Hyperdrive
May. 01, 2026
Big tech earnings have shown that artificial intelligence has become a massive growth business for the biggest companies in the world. And it better be …
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Mag 7, Markets, and Mailbag with CEO Tom Gardner
Apr. 30, 2026
Motley fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner stopped by today on the podcast. There, he and the team browke down the changing dynamics behind earnings …
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Earnings Season Hits Overdrive
Apr. 29, 2026
The flood of earnings has begun and there are some surprises to investors. Spotify, Robinhood, and SoFi all dropped after results failed to impress, but …
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OpenAI Misses Expectations - Should Tech Investors Worry?
Apr. 28, 2026
OpenAI reportedly missed its own growth and revenue expectations recently, and shares of Oracle and other companies with large deals with the AI giant are …
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A New Chapter in AI’s Most Powerful Partnership
Apr. 27, 2026
Jon Quast, Matt Frankel, and Rachel Warren discuss: -Financial results from Domino’s Pizza and what it tells us about the economy -Microsoft and OpenAI modify …
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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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