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Oct. 20, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

There's Only One Place Your Emergency Fund Should Be. Here's Why

An emergency fund only helps if it's safe, quick to reach, and growing. Here's why a high-yield savings account is the best place to keep your cash.
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Oct. 20, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, Oct. 20, 2026

Top high-yield savings accounts are now paying up to 5.00% APY after the Fed rate hike last month. Start earning more on your savings balance today.
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Oct. 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's Why I Wouldn't Put $50,000 in CDs Right Now

A CD sounds safe until rates climb and your money's stuck earning a subpar APY. Here's how CDs compare to high-yield savings and who should still use them.
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Oct. 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Chase Points-to-Investing Is Live Now -- and IRAs Are Coming in 2027

Chase now lets eligible cardholders convert Ultimate Rewards points into cash to invest through a brokerage account, with retirement accounts planned next.
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Oct. 19, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Move Over, Premium Cards: These 3 No-Annual-Fee Cards Pay up to 7% Cash Back

Groceries, online shopping, and dining are where annual-fee-free cash back cards can beat pricey travel cards. See where each one shines and what to watch for.
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Oct. 19, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Oct. 19, 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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Oct. 19, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Oct. 19, 2026: Transfer Your Debt and Get Nearly 2 Years to Pay It Off

Get up to 21 months interest-free with the best balance transfer cards this week. Finally make real progress on debt with no annual fees.
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Oct. 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Hands Down, This Is the Best Grocery Card for Most Families in October 2026

Here's the exact monthly grocery spend where the Blue Cash Preferred's annual fee pays for itself, plus when the no-annual-fee Blue Cash Everyday wins instead.
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Oct. 18, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What Happens When You Put Every Purchase on a Cash Back Card for a Year

Most household spending can go on a credit card. Here's how much cash back a typical budget earns in a year at different reward rates.
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Oct. 18, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn up to 2.62% Cash Back on All Purchases: The Best Business Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 18, 2026

Want to earn as high as 2.62% cash back on all your business spending? Here's the credit card to get now, along with a few other great picks.
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Oct. 18, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Bonus Cash or a Boosted APY? Get Both With the Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Oct. 18, 2026

Ready to unlock a boosted APY for a full six months while also pocketing a cash bonus? Here's the bank account to open today, plus a few other great options.
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Oct. 18, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 18, 2026: Nearly 2 Years of Interest-Free Payments

Get up to 21 months interest-free with this week's longest 0% intro APR cards. Stop feeding interest and start actually paying down your debt.
A pink piggy bank labeled Traditional IRA nose to nose with a blue piggy bank labeled Roth IRA with a roll of cash in between the two.
Oct. 17, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Is a Roth IRA or Traditional IRA Better for You? These 3 Simple Questions Can Tell You

Choosing a Roth or traditional IRA comes down to your future tax bracket, where you think tax rates are headed, and whether you plan to leave money to heirs.
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Oct. 17, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Here's What Happens When You Withdraw $10,000 From Your Bank Account

Withdrawing $10,000 in cash is legal, but your bank reports it to the government. Here's what happens next and the one move that gets people in trouble.
A person standing next to their car pumping gas at a gas station.
Oct. 17, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Our Top Gas Card of 2026: Earn 6% Cash Back and a $200 Bonus

Fuel is one of the biggest monthly line items for drivers, and a flexible, no-annual-fee cash back card can offset it on every fill-up.
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Oct. 17, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct. 17, 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.
A woman writing a gift list while holding a credit card and phone with oranges and spices on the table in front of her.
Oct. 17, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Get Help With Holiday Spending: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, Oct. 17, 2026

Spending you do today can reward you in time for the holiday season. Check out the top credit card sign-up bonuses available this week.
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Oct. 16, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Chase Cardholders Can Now Invest Their Ultimate Rewards Points With J.P. Morgan

A new redemption option turns idle rewards into cash you can put straight into a J.P. Morgan investing account. Here's how it works and who benefits.
Man pumps gas into his vehicle.
Oct. 16, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Gas Pumps, Hotels, and 3 More Places You Should Never Use a Debit Card

A hotel hold or a gas-pump skimmer can drain a debit card fast. Here are five everyday places to use a credit card instead, and keep your cash protected.
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Oct. 16, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Save $1,000+ on Interest: My 5 Favorite Balance Transfer Cards Available Now

Moving high-interest debt to the right 0% intro APR card can save you well over $1,000 in interest. Here's how to match the offer to your balance and budget.
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Oct. 16, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

I Did the Math: Here's How Much a 3% Cash Back Card Earns the Average Household

Wondering how much a top cash back card can earn you? Here's what to know, plus the card you can get to make it happen.
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Oct. 16, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Oct. 16, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Now 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. 15, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Act Fast: Earn a $50 or $400 Bonus With the SoFi Checking and Savings Account

A bank bonus is only worth it if you can meet the direct deposit rules. Here's how this one works, who qualifies, and what it's worth in year one.
Mother with three children and luggage silhouetted in airport.
Oct. 15, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Chase Sapphire Preferred Is the Must-Have Travel Card of 2026. Here's Why

Here's what a mid-tier travel card actually earns for a family that drives, dines out, and flies a few times a year, plus the tradeoffs worth knowing.
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Oct. 15, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

My 5 Favorite Business Credit Cards, Ranked

From no-annual-fee cash back to premium travel perks, here are the five business cards I recommend in 2026 -- matched to how you run your business.