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July 16, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Best Credit Card Combo for July 2026

My favorite credit card combo of July 2026 pairs 6% category cash back with a flat 2% catch-all. See how much you could earn in year one.
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July 16, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

My Favorite Debt Hack of July 2026: Pay No Interest for 21 Months With This Card

A balance transfer moves high-interest debt onto a 0% intro APR card, so your payments attack the principal instead of feeding interest.
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July 16, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Chase Just Killed This 'Free $50' Sapphire Preferred Trick

Chase is clawing back Sapphire Preferred credits on canceled hotel bookings. Here's what changed -- and why the card's still worth it in 2026.
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July 16, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Our 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards Offering up to 21 Months of 0% Intro APR Right Now: July 2026

A breakdown of how the leading picks compare and how to choose the right one based on your balance and monthly budget.
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July 16, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, July 16, 2026: Up to 4.50% APY Still Available

The July Fed meeting will arrive in less than two weeks. But for now, top HYSAs continue to offer up to 4.50% APY. Find out more.
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July 15, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

3 Mistakes People Make When Choosing a Balance Transfer Card (and Better Options)

These balance transfer card mistakes can cost you real money. Here's how to steer clear of them, plus a couple cards that can help you avoid them.
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July 15, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Is a Trump Account Worth It if Your Child Won't Get the Free $1,000?

Weighing a Trump Account's tax-advantaged head start against the flexibility of other custodial accounts for kids who miss the seed deposit.
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July 15, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, July 15, 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.
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July 14, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Chase Ink Business Cash vs. Capital One Spark Cash: Which Card Is Better in 2026?

One card has no annual fee, the other has an annual fee beyond year one. Here's how the Ink Business Cash and Spark Cash stack up for small business owners.
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July 14, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Up to 300,000 Bonus Points: Best Business Card Welcome Offers Available Now

Looking for the best business credit card bonus you can get? Compare these top offers from Chase and Amex and find the one for you today.
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July 14, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

I've Written About the Chase Sapphire Preferred for Years. Here's Why I Finally Applied

Chase Sapphire Preferred's recent refresh adds updated perks and a massive limited-time welcome bonus. Here's why I finally applied after years of holding out.
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July 14, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Our Top Balance Transfer Card of July 2026: 0% Intro APR for 21 Months

This Wells Fargo card offers an intro APR offer spanning nearly two years on purchases and balance transfers. See how much you could save and if it's right for you.
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July 14, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Right Now, July 14, 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.
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July 13, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Is Cash Safer Than a Card?

A credit card is usually safer than cash for everyday spending because of fraud protection. Cash's only real edge is privacy.
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July 13, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Amex Platinum Has $3,500 in Annual Value. Here's the Fastest Way to Use All of It

Here's a guide to setting up every Amex Platinum statement credit early so the Uber, streaming, hotel, dining, and lounge perks all get used.
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July 13, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

My 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards You Can Keep Forever

Here's how to choose a balance transfer card worth keeping, and why clearing your balance should come before rewards.
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July 13, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, July 13, 2026: Up to 21 Months to Pay Off Debt Interest-Free

Get your payments back on track. These balance transfer cards offer 0% intro APR for up to 21 months, no annual fees, and the room you need to pay off debt.
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July 13, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, July 13, 2026: Earn up to 4.50% APY

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 4.50% APY, but those yields could change as we enter the back half of 2026.
A man checking in to a hotel.
July 12, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The New Sapphire Preferred Is Worse for Hyatt Lovers. Is It Still Worth It?

The updated Chase Sapphire Preferred just got a ton of new perks – and a big Hyatt devaluation. Is the card still worth it? Here's what to know.
Blocks that spell out FED on top of a hundred dollar bill.
July 12, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

What Happens to Your HYSA Rate When the Fed Cuts Rates?

When the Fed cuts rates, your savings APY usually falls too, but not instantly and not at every bank. Here's how the two are connected.
A female cashier at a restaurant swiping a credit card in a mobile card reader attached to a tablet.
July 12, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Wells Fargo Active Cash vs. Citi Double Cash: Which Flat-Rate Card Wins Out?

Both the Wells Fargo Active Cash vs. Citi Double Cash offer 2% rewards, but the bonus, benefits, and payout rules differ. Here's how to pick the one for you.
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July 12, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Best Grocery Credit Cards This Month, July 2026

These grocery cards are worth carrying in July 2026, with cash back rates, welcome offers, and the spender each one fits best.
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July 12, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Get up to 4.10% APY for 6 Months: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, July 12, 2026

One of the best high-yield savings accounts out there is offering a boosted APY for six months. Here's how to get it, plus a few other great options.
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July 12, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, July 12, 2026: Don't Waste Another Penny on Interest

Get up to 21 months of 0% intro APR with this week's top options. Stop wasting payments on interest -- make real progress toward paying off debt.
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July 11, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Amex Platinum vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: The Winner Might Surprise You in July 2026

The Amex Platinum and the Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which premium card should you add to your wallet this year? Here's what to know.