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America's Top 2026 Money Goal Is Eliminating Credit Card Debt -- Here's How to Speed It Up
37% of Americans want to pay off credit card debt in 2026. Here are three proven strategies to pay it off faster -- including one that pauses interest entirely.
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What's the Best Cash Back Credit Card Now? My Pick for March 2026
The Chase Freedom Flex has no annual fee, flexible cash back rewards, and an easy welcome offer. Here's why it's our top cash back card pick for March 2026.
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3 Top No-Annual-Fee Cards You Can Apply for Right Now: March 2026
Real rewards and zero yearly cost. Here are three top-rated no-annual-fee credit cards you can apply for right now in March 2026.
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Don't Want to Pay the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card's $795 Fee? Here Are 3 Alternatives
Don't want to pay $795 a year for a top travel card? Here are three alternatives that make it easier to save than the Chase Sapphire Reserve does.
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The 5 Best Credit Cards for Streaming Services in March 2026
The right credit card can earn you cash back or statement credits on Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, and more. Here are the five best cards for streaming in March 2026.
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Chase Just Dropped a New 21-Month 0% Intro APR Card, and It Could Save You $1,000+ in Interest
Looking for an easy way to erase credit card debt? Here's how this recently reintroduced Chase card can help you do it.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2026 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,070 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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Personal Loan Statistics Heading Into 2026
U.S. personal loan balances hit a record high of $276 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025. Check out all the most notable personal loan statistics here.
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What Is the Average Down Payment on a House?
The median down payment on a house is 15% of its value. Want more down payment statistics? We have them right here.
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The Largest Robo-Advisors: AUM, Users, and Returns
Vanguard runs the largest robo-advisor by AUM, with over $300 billion in assets. Read on to learn more.
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Average American Credit Card Debt Heading Into 2026
Credit card debt totaled $1.28 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
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Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures
American households carry more than $18 trillion in debt, and the average household debt is $105,056. Read on for more household debt statistics.
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Oil Jumps & Stocks Drop – What’s Next?
Mar. 03, 2026
The market is dropping and oil is up today as the Middle East continues to be on investors’ minds. But is this a panic the …
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NASA Doubles Down on the Moon
Mar. 02, 2026
The Motley Fool’s Hidden Gems team discusses some of its favorite investing principles, using Berkshire Hathaway as an example. After digging into Berkshire’s latest update, …
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Interview with IBM CFO Jim Kavanaugh
Mar. 01, 2026
AI, hybrid cloud, and quantum - three big shifts happening at IBM. Motley Fool co-founder Tom Gardner and Motley Fool contributor Matt Frankel recently talked …
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What Matters About Market History, and the Worldwide Bull Market
Feb. 28, 2026
Investors believe that the stock market is the best path to long-term wealth, and the historical data backs them up. But how much does history …
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Paramount Gets Warner Bros. Discovery, But Netflix Comes Out a Winner
Feb. 27, 2026
Paramount has won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, but it was Netflix stock that soared on the news. We cover the latest in …
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NVIDIA Posts Earnings. Wall Street Says “That’s It?”
Feb. 26, 2026
NVIDIA has been the belle of the quarterly earnings ball for quite some time. Investors have been waiting to see how much NIVIDA beat earnings …
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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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