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April 13, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What Happens to a Joint Credit Card When a Couple Separates

A divorce decree doesn't mean anything to your credit card issuer. Here's what actually happens to joint cards when a couple separates, and what to do about it.
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April 13, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's Why $10,000 of Credit Card Debt Can Feel Impossible to Pay Off

On a $10,000 credit card balance, your first minimum payment is $200 -- and $175 of it is interest. Here's why the math is so hard to escape.
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April 13, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

I Compared Dozens of Savings Accounts. These 3 Paid the Most

The national average savings rate is just 0.39% APY. Here are three accounts that lap it -- and what it takes to qualify.
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April 13, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's How to Ask Your Credit Card Company for a Retention Offer (and What to Say)

A retention offer can mean bonus points, a statement credit, or a waived annual fee. Here's how to ask your card issuer for one.
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April 13, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates This Week, April 13, 2026: Lock In up to 4.20% APY Now

The Fed cut rates a total of three times in 2025, but this week's top CDs still offer yields as high as 4.20% APY. Secure a solid return while they last.
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April 13, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, April 13, 2026: Stop Letting Interest Steal Your Progress

Stop losing ground to high interest. These balance transfer cards give you 0% intro APR for up to two years, no annual fee, and real room to pay down debt.
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April 13, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, April 13, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY

High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 and a pair of hold decisions so far in 2026.
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April 12, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What Happens When You Have Two Balance Transfer Cards at the Same Time

Learn what happens when you use two balance transfer cards at once, including the credit impact, transfer limits, and how much you can save.
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April 12, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The 5 Financial Conversations Most Couples Avoid Until It's Too Late

Money is the most common source of conflict in relationships, and most couples avoid the conversations that would actually help. Here are the five worth having.
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April 12, 2026 | By James McClenathen

3 Things That Make Someone Look Rich -- but Could Make Them Go Broke

Some of the finer things in life can quickly wreck your finances, even if you can "afford" them. Here's how -- and what real rich people do instead.
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April 12, 2026 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

5 Smart Money Moves to Make Right After Filing Your Taxes

Filed your taxes? Don't go on autopilot. Make these five quick money moves to fix your withholdings, grow your refund, and set a clear financial goal.
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April 12, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Here's the Right Way to Cancel a Credit Card Without Hurting Your Credit Score

Thinking about canceling a credit card? Here's what actually happens to your score -- and the step-by-step process to avoid unnecessary damage.
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April 12, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Get $400 and a Boosted APY: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, April 12, 2026

My favorite savings account is currently offering the best bonus I've seen yet. Here's how to get it, plus other great bonuses available now.
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April 12, 2026 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, April 12, 2026: Give Yourself a Real Chance to Catch Up

This week's longest 0% intro APR cards give you up to 24 months with no interest. Pay down debt that actually shrinks -- plus rewards and no annual fee.
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April 11, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Types of Credit Cards That Are Almost Never Worth It

Find out which credit card types to avoid and what to look for in a card that actually works for you.
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April 11, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Subtle Ways People Signal Wealth Without Talking About Money

The wealthiest people in the room are rarely the ones who seem like it. Here's what they're actually signaling and how they're doing it without saying a word.
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April 11, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What Happens When You Use a Debit Card for a Hotel Deposit

Hotels place a hold on your card at check-in, and with a debit card, that's real money out of your account. Here's what to expect and how long it takes to get it back.
A stressed businesswoman sitting at her computer with her hand on her face.
April 11, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's What Happens When You File for Bankruptcy

Learn how filing for bankruptcy affects your debt, credit score, and overall finances -- plus what to expect during the process.
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April 11, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

The Credit Card Strategy That Feels Illegal (but Isn't)

If you and your partner are sharing one credit card, you're leaving sign-up bonuses on the table. Here's the strategy more couples should be using.
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April 11, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Balance Transfer Card I'd Tell a Friend to Get Right Now

Want to save you on credit card debt for almost two whole years? Here's the balance transfer credit card worth applying for today.
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April 11, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 11, 2026

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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April 11, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

An Easy $250 in Travel Rewards: The Best Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses This Week, April 11, 2026

One of my favorite travel cards out there is offering an easy $250 in bonus rewards. Here's what to know, plus other great bonuses available now.
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April 10, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Americans Say They Need $1.46 Million to Retire -- Here's What It Actually Buys You

Learn how much Americans say they need to retire comfortably, what that generates in monthly income, and whether it's actually enough.
A young man on his couch holding a credit card and his phone.
April 10, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Here's What Happens When You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card

You can pay your federal taxes with a credit card, but there's a processing fee, and whether it's worth it depends entirely on your card and your situation.
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April 10, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

I Opened a High-Yield Savings Account One Year Ago. Here's How Much I Actually Earned

I finally opened a high-yield savings account a year ago -- and I have absolutely no regrets. Here's how much I earned and how you can do the same.