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July 4, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Forget 'Premium' Travel Cards: The New Chase Sapphire Preferred Wins for Most People
Chase Sapphire Preferred's recent refresh added all sorts of new perks. Here's why I think it beats out pricier premium travel cards.
July 4, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
These 10 States Pay the Most for Gas as Prices Remain Elevated
Drivers in high-mileage states spend the most on gas, not those with the priciest pumps. See the 10 states topping the list in 2026.
July 4, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
3 Top All-Purpose Credit Cards: $200 Welcome Bonuses and 2% Unlimited Cash Rewards Right Now
No-annual-fee cash back cards pair unlimited rewards with an easy welcome offer. Here's how to match one to the way you actually spend.
July 4, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The Best Brokerage Accounts for Beginners, July 2026: Buy Your First Stock in Under 10 Minutes
Picking your first broker shapes how you invest for years. Here's what I screen for, plus the three accounts I recommend a new investor start with today.
July 4, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, July 4, 2026: Up to 4.50% APY Still Available
The June Fed meeting came and went with no change to rates. Top HYSAs continue to offer up to 4.50% APY. Find out more.
July 4, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Earn 100,000 Points for a $95 Annual Fee: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, July 4, 2026
This $95-annual-fee Chase card is offering its best bonus ever -- but it won't last long. Here's what to know about our favorite card bonuses available now.
July 3, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
I Made $850+ Last Year Just From My Savings Account
A high-yield savings account can pay you hundreds more a year than a savings account with an average yield. See how the math worked out for me last year.
July 3, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Here's How the Amex Platinum Can Pay for Its Annual Fee 5 Times Over in 2026
The Amex Platinum's annual fee sounds steep -- until you do the math. Here's how the card can deliver $5,000+ in first-year value in 2026.
July 3, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
5 Benefits of the Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card
Want a premium travel card without a bunch of complex perks? The Venture X delivers five standout benefits at a reasonable annual fee. Here's what to know.
July 3, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Our 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards With No Annual Fee
The best no-annual-fee balance transfer cards are offering up to 21 months of 0% intro APR. Here are the three we'd recommend today.
July 3, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Our Top Cash Back Card of July 2026: Earn 2% on Purchases
The Citi Double Cash Card pays a flat 2% cash back: 1% when you buy and 1% when you pay. Here is how much you earn at every spending level.
July 3, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The Best IRA Brokers of July 2026: Matches, Low Fees, and Top Picks
IRA brokers vary widely on fees, fund selection, and contribution matches. Here's how to pick the right one for your retirement savings.
July 3, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Amex Platinum Can Now Save You up to $475 on Bose Speakers, Nordstrom, and More
American Express Platinum cardholders can earn up to $475 in statement credits through five new limited-time Amex Offers, plus how to enroll.
July 3, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, July 3, 2026
The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 4.50% APY after the Fed held rates steady again last month. Find out more.
July 2, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The 3 Smartest Ways to Withdraw $10,000+ From the Bank
Withdrawing $10,000 or more takes a little planning. ACH transfers, wire transfers, and cashier's checks differ on speed, cost, and safety.
July 2, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
10 of the Best Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card -- July 2026
A look at the Chase Sapphire Preferred's perks after its 2026 refresh, from a doubled hotel credit and new bonus categories to travel protections.
July 2, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Our Top 0% Intro APR Card of July 2026: Pay No Interest for 21 Months
The Wells Fargo Reflect's intro APR offer can turn high-interest credit card debt into an interest-free payoff plan. Here's how the math works and when it pays off.
July 2, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Make the Second Half of 2026 Count: Best Financial Advisors This Month, July 2026
The best financial advisors this month, freshly updated. Vetted picks to help you finish 2026 strong.
July 2, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Right Now, July 2, 2026
Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 4.50% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster this year.
July 2, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Unlock $1,000 in Bonus Cash: The Best Business Credit Cards This Month, July 2026
These no-annual-fee Chase business cards are offering their biggest welcome bonuses ever. Here's what to know, plus some other top options.
July 1, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
My Wife and I Have $140,000 Each in Our Roth IRAs. Here's How
Maxing out a Roth IRA in 2026 takes around $625 a month. Here's how consistent contributions and index funds grew our balances into six figures.
July 1, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Ranked: My 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards of July 2026
A breakdown of how to choose a balance transfer card, from intro APR length to transfer fees, and which type of offer fits different amounts of debt.
July 1, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
This $200 Credit Card Bonus Might Be the Easiest Money You'll Earn All Year
The Chase Freedom Unlimited pairs a low-spend welcome offer with flat rewards on every purchase. Here's how the math works and who it fits.
July 1, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Earn 6% at U.S. Supermarkets and More: The Best Amex Cards This Month, July 2026
Want to earn 6% on your next trip to the supermarket and more? Here's the Amex card to get today, plus four other favorites.
July 1, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, July 1, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY
Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could change as we enter the back half of 2026.
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