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Afterpay Is a Terrible Idea. Here's What You Should Do Instead
Afterpay might feel like a smart way to spread out costs -- but it's quietly losing you money. Here's what you should do instead.
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Chase Freedom Unlimited vs. Citi Double Cash: Which Is Better in May 2026?
Choosing between the Chase Freedom Unlimited and Citi Double Cash? Here's how two of the best no-annual-fee cash-back cards stack up.
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Earn 4X Points on Dining and at U.S. Supermarkets: The Best Amex Cards This Month, May 2026
Want to save big on travel, spending at U.S. supermarkets, and more this year? Here's the Amex card worth looking at, plus some other great options out now.
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Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, May 5, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster this year.
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Forget the Afterpay Card. Use This Instead.
The Afterpay card works anywhere Google Pay and Apple Pay are accepted -- but it earns no rewards and doesn't build credit. Here's a smarter way to pay.
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Once Your Wells Fargo Reflect's Intro APR Ends, Here's the Perfect Card to Switch To
When your intro APR period ends, you have a few options. Here's how to decide which move makes the most sense for your wallet.
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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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Forget Earnings Season. It’s Takeover Season.
May. 05, 2026
A bevy of acquisition chatter has the Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing team digging down into what can make or break a deal. The team …
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Nvidia’s Next Big Market
May. 03, 2026
Where are we in the Nvidia story today? Is there an AI bubble? What’s Nvidia’s next big market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross …
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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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