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Here's What Happens When You Cancel a Credit Card With a $10,000 Limit
Canceling a credit card with a $10,000 limit can raise your utilization ratio and ding your score. Here's exactly what happens and what to do instead.
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Your Emergency Savings Fund Is Probably Losing Money. Here's How to Fix It
The national savings rate is 0.39%, but top high-yield accounts pay over 4.00%. If your emergency fund is at a big bank, this is for you.
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Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Has Better Travel Perks?
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Our Top Cash Back Card of April 2026: Earn up to 6% Back
The Amex Blue Cash Preferred earns high cash back at U.S. supermarkets, gas stations, and on streaming, making it a top pick for everyday Americans
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Here's What $500 a Month Invested in an S&P 500 Index Fund Could Look Like in 20 Years
Investing $500/month in an S&P 500 index fund could grow into serious wealth over 20 years. See the numbers across multiple return scenarios.
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Our Favorite Balance Transfer Card if You Have Excellent Credit: April 2026
The Citi® Diamond Preferred® Card has one of the longest 0% intro APR windows for balance transfers, and no annual fee. It's our top pick for April 2026.
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The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?
The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $370 as of the third quarter of 2025. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data by airport and route.
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Lottery Statistics and Revenue by State
Americans shelled out $104.7 billion on lottery tickets in 2024, a record high. But is playing the lottery a good investment?
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Is It Cheaper to Rent or Buy a Home? Comparing the Costs
Renters spent 29.8% of income on housing in 2024 vs. 17.9% for mortgaged owners. See how renting vs. owning costs compare, per BLS data.
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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
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Assessing the Rise of Chinese EV Manufacturers
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Chinese electric vehicles are quickly becoming a dominant force in the industry. Rapid growth is putting these cars on the map worldwide, but it hasn’t …
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Goldman Sachs Kicks Off Earnings Season
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Motley Fool contributors Jon Quast, Rachel Warren, and Jason Hall discuss financial news that investors should know about. On today’s show, this includes recent financial …
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The Psychedelic Revolution
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Hannah Moore on How to Become a Professional Financial Planner
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AI’s Most Dangerous Moment
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The first quarter of 2026 is in the rearview mirror and earnings season begins next week. We discuss what we’re looking for along with the …
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Will AI Destroy the Software Industry?
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