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Amex Blue Cash Preferred vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash: Which Is Better for Groceries?
The Amex Blue Cash Preferred offers 6% back at U.S. supermarkets -- but is the less expensive Wells Fargo Active Cash a smarter pick? Here's what to know.
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I Have a 4.25% Mortgage and Enough Cash to Pay It Off. Here's Why I'm Keeping the Debt
Not all debt is bad debt. Here's how I think about a low fixed-rate mortgage versus keeping that money invested for the next 20 years.
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3 Reasons Americans Can't Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck in 2026
Three big forces -- rising essentials, record household debt, and slowing wage growth -- are keeping most Americans living paycheck to paycheck in 2026.
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Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, May 28, 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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This Single Amex Platinum Perk Makes the $895 Annual Fee Worth It for Frequent Flyers
Here's how the Amex Platinum Card's airport lounge access network can justify the annual fee on its own -- for travelers who fly often.
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Best Savings Account Rates Today, May 27, 2026: APYs up to 5.00%
Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could decrease as we head further into 2026.
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How Many Americans Have Credit Cards? Ownership, Balance-Carrying, and Application Rates
82% of Americans had a credit card in 2025, but 45% carried a balance. Ownership and balance rates by income, age, and race.
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Here's How Much It Costs to Raise a Child
It costs roughly $300,000 to raise a child. Read on for expenditures by category and age.
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Financial Firsts: When Americans Hit Their Money Milestones
Survey: 68% of Gen Z haven't bought a home. See when Americans open accounts, buy cars, invest, and hit other financial firsts, by generation.
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in May 2026
The national average savings account interest rate is 0.38% APY as of May 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in May 2026
The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of May 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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2026 Cryptocurrency Investor Trends Survey: Ownership Plateaus Despite Record Bitcoin Price
22% of Americans own crypto, according to Motley Fool Money's new survey on crypto ownership, sentiment, and what would make skeptics invest.
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The $1 Trillion Club Gets a Little More Crowded
May. 27, 2026
Micron has had a turnaround for the ages, going from a free cash flow negative company to a $1 trillion valuation in a little over …
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Has Ferrari Lost Its Mind?
May. 26, 2026
Ferrari Luce has been announced and it’s getting widely criticised by for the design, which is very un-Ferrari. But maybe that’s the point for a …
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Time To Diversify Internationally?
May. 25, 2026
It’s a deep dive into the Hidden Gems Investing mailbag as Jon, Matt, and Rachel handle questions regarding international diversification, stocks that have lost momentum, …
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Thriving in the Age of Overwhelm
May. 24, 2026
Why do so many people feel overwhelmed right now? And what can investors do about it? How can you separate market signal from media noise …
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Give Your Family the Gift of an Estate Plan, and Ask the Same of Them
May. 23, 2026
Bad news, Fools: You and everyone you know is going to eventually pass away. And before then, you or the people you love may become …
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SpaceX IPO Nears & Retail Makes a Comeback
May. 22, 2026
We learned how much money SpaceX is (or isn’t) making from rocket launches and AI in anticipation of the company’s upcoming IPO. Plus, we discuss …
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