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Our 3 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards With the Lowest Transfer Fees: October 2026

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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Oct. 7, 2026: Earn up to 5.00% APY

The Fed held rates steady five times to start 2026, followed by a rate hike in September. Find out where top high-yield savings accounts stand now.
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Pay for Your Next Trip With a Bonus Worth $1,750+: Best Travel Cards This Month, October 2026

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Oct. 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

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Oct. 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct. 6, 2026

The Fed announced a rate hike at its meeting last month. Top HYSAs now offer up to 5.00% APY, and that number could continue inching upward.
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Oct. 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn 2% Back on Purchases: Best Cash Back Cards This Month, October 2026

This no-annual-fee card earns 2% cash rewards on purchases with no strings attached. Here's what to know, plus four other favorites available now.
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Oct. 5, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Low Intro APR for 15 Months and an Easy $200 Bonus With the Bank of America® Customized Cash Rewards Credit Card

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Oct. 5, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Unlock a Bonus Worth $1,750 or More: The Best Amex Cards This Month, October 2026

Want to earn one of the biggest welcome bonus offers out there? There's only one Amex card worth looking at. Here's what to know, plus a few other favorites.
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Oct. 5, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Oct. 5, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Available

The best high-yield savings accounts now offer up to 5.00% APY. Top rates are becoming more competitive thanks to the Fed's September rate hike.
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Oct. 5, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Oct. 5, 2026: Nearly 2 Years to Finally Catch Up

The top balance transfer cards this week offer up to 21 months interest-free, no annual fees, and the room you need to finally catch up on debt.
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Oct. 4, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Best 5 Credit Cards to Have: My Picks for October 2026

My favorite credit cards across travel, gas, cash back, and balance transfers to match the right rewards to how you actually spend.
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Oct. 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get 1.5% Back on All Your Business Needs: The Best Business Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 4, 2026

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Oct. 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get up to $1,000 Bonus Cash: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Oct. 4, 2026

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Oct. 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 4, 2026: Up to 21 Months Without Interest Eating Your Progress

Get up to 21 months interest-free with this week's longest 0% intro APR cards. Stop letting interest eat your payments -- finally make real progress.
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Oct. 3, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn $500+ in Bonus Cash: The Best Business Card Bonuses of October 2026

Want to earn an easy welcome bonus on one of my favorite business credit cards? Here's the card worth applying for now, plus some other favorites.
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Oct. 3, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

0% Intro APR, Rewards, and No Annual Fee: 3 of the Best All-Around Cards of October 2026

A no-annual-fee card lets you earn without a yearly cost. See how three top options compare on cash back, travel value, and intro APR.
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Oct. 3, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct. 3, 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.
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Oct. 3, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn a Free Night and 130,000 Hilton Points: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, Oct. 3, 2026

If you're a big fan of Hilton hotels, there's only one card -- and welcome bonus -- worth looking at now. Here's what to know.
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Oct. 2, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Ranked: My 3 Favorite Cash Back Cards of October 2026

Want to earn rewards the easy way? Here are my top three cash back credit cards for October 2026, ranked.
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How Much Cash Should You Keep at Home?

How much cash should you keep at home? Here's how much is too much -- and how much isn't enough.
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Oct. 2, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

$200 Cash Bonus and up to 6% Cash Back for a Year: This Bank of America Card Is One of Our Top Picks for 2026

No annual fee, up to 6% cash back your first year, and a solid welcome bonus -- here's why I love this Bank of America card.
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Oct. 2, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Reasons the SoFi Checking and Savings Is Hands Down the Best Checking Account

SoFi bundles checking, savings, and investing into one account with no account fees, and it earned our 2026 Best Online Savings Account award.
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Oct. 2, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Right Now, Oct. 2, 2026

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 4.50% after the Fed rate hike last month. Start earning more on your savings balance today.
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Oct. 1, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

American Express Is One of the Most Trusted Names in Banking -- Here's What That Means for Your Savings in 2026

American Express® High Yield Savings offers world class customer service, daily compounding interest, and convenient digital features. Here's what the means for your savings.