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March 20, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Best Online Shopping Card for 2026, Hands Down

If you're a serious online shopper, there's only one credit card you have to look into. Here's how you can save 5% on online purchases with it.
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March 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

My Team Tracks Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses. These 3 Are Easy Pickings in March 2026

Three no-annual-fee cards with easy welcome offers this month -- plus ongoing rewards worth keeping for the long haul. See which card fits how you spend.
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March 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Earn 4.00% APY Without Lifting a Finger -- This Account Does All the Work

The LendingClub LevelUp Savings account earns a top APY with no fees, no minimums, and easy setup. Here's how one simple recurring transfer unlocks it all.
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March 20, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

I've Done the Math, and This Is the Best No-Annual-Fee Travel Card Available Now

Learn how this Wells Fargo card can earn you $600+ in value in year one -- and how it can beat out all the competition.
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March 20, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

This $250 Credit Card Bonus Might Be the Easiest Money You'll Earn All Year

This Chase cash back card is offering one of the easiest-to-earn bonuses I've ever seen. Read on to learn why now's the time to apply.
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March 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

We Compared 100+ Credit Cards -- Here's the Best Balance Transfer Card for March 2026

The Citi Diamond Preferred Card tops our list of the best balance transfer cards -- no annual fee, a long 0% intro APR period, and solid everyday perks.
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March 20, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, March 20, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available

The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY. Find out more.
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March 20, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get 3X Points on Travel, Dining, and More: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, March 20, 2026

Want to rack up 3X points on every booked flight, dinner on the town, and more? Here's the card to get, plus other great no-annual-fee cards available now.
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March 19, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Forget the Robinhood Platinum Card: Here's a Better Option

If you're already in the Robinhood ecosystem the new Platinum Card might be for you. But it's definitely worth looking around a bit.
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March 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 High-Yield Savings Account With the Best Rates in March 2026

Savings account rates have dipped slightly in early 2026. But these three high-yield accounts still offer 4.00%+ APY with no monthly fees and FDIC protection.
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March 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Our Best Cash Back Card Is Offering a $250 Bonus for a Limited Time

The Chase Freedom Unlimited won Motley Fool Money's Best Cash Back Card of 2026. No annual fee, cash back on every purchase, and a limited-time bonus offer.
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March 19, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Why Millions of Americans Intentionally Get Big Tax Refunds

Many Americans intentionally set up their taxes to get a big refund. It may not be optimal, but for some households it works like a forced savings plan.
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March 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Reasons Travel Cards Beat Cash Back Cards

Travel credit cards can offer bigger sign-up bonuses, more perks, and more valuable rewards than cash back cards. Here's when they're worth it -- and when they're not.
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March 19, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's How the Amex Blue Cash Preferred Can Pay for Its Annual Fee 9 Times Over in 2026

The Amex Blue Cash Preferred has a small annual fee after the first year -- but if you use it right, you can cover the cost for almost a decade. Here's how.
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March 19, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Best Cash Back Card for 2026, Hands Down

This Chase card is my favorite cash back card out there, period. Here's who it's right for -- plus a great card to pair it with for no annual fee.
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March 19, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Top Savings Account Rates Today, March 19, 2026: Rates up to 5.00% Persist After Another Fed Decision

High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 and a series of hold decisions so far in 2026.
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March 18, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Fed Didn't Cut Rates. Here's What That Means for Your Money Now

The Fed held rates steady again. Here's what that means for credit card APRs, loan rates, and your savings right now.
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March 18, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Act Fast: Earn a $250 Bonus From the Chase Freedom Unlimited Card for a Limited Time

Earn a boosted welcome bonus with the same low spending requirement. This limited-time Chase offer may not last long.
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March 18, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

This Might Sound Strange, but a Big Tax Refund Can Be a Bad Sign

A big tax refund feels like free money. But it often means you overpaid taxes all year and gave the government an interest-free loan.
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March 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Things My Wife and I Do With Money That Most Couples Don't

Nearly half of couples argue about money. Here are three simple habits my wife and I use to stay on the same financial team -- and keep building wealth together.
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March 18, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Best Grocery Card for 2026, Hands Down

The Amex Blue Cash Preferred was just named our favorite grocery card of the year -- again. Here's how it can earn you hundreds a year at the supermarket.
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March 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Cash Sitting Around? Here's Where It Should Be

Your cash doesn't have to sit idle. Here's where to put it to earn more interest without any extra risk -- including HYSAs, CDs, and money market accounts.
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March 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's How Much a $10,000 Credit Card Balance Can Really Cost You

A $10,000 credit card balance costs you way more than interest. Here's the full financial, emotional, and opportunity cost -- and how to pay it off faster.
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March 18, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

We Compared Every Chase Card -- Here's the Best for Cash Back

The Chase Freedom Unlimited is one of my favorite cash back cards out there. Here's who it's right for, plus two other picks worth looking at.
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March 18, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, March 18, 2026: Top HYSAs Paying up to 5.00% APY

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.