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Adding a spouse as an authorized user to a credit card can boost both credit scores and simplify finances – but there are some risks to know first.
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Top CDs this week offer up to 4.20% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates have a chance to move lower.
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Take control back from high interest. These balance transfer cards offer 0% intro APR for up to two years, no annual fees, and a real path to paying off debt.
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Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, April 20, 2026

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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My Friend Has 14 Credit Cards -- and a Perfect 850 Credit Score

A perfect 850 credit score is rare. Here's how my friend pulled it off with 14 cards and some surprisingly simple habits.
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Credit Card Debt After 60: What Your Options Actually Are

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The Amex Platinum's annual fee sounds steep -- until you look at the full list of perks. Here are five unique benefits that can help you save hundreds.
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This online bank is offering one of the best boosted APYs I've seen in quite awhile. Here's how to land it, plus three other great options available now.
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April 19, 2026 | By Brooklyn Sprunger

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, April 19, 2026: Break the Cycle Before Interest Breaks You

Get up to 24 months with 0% intro APR on this week's longest offers. Stop paying interest and start making real progress on your balance -- plus rewards.
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My favorite savings account on the market is offering a welcome bonus that's too good to ignore. Here's what to know and how to open your account today.
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Here's How to Downgrade Your Credit Card Without Losing Your Rewards

Downgrading a credit card lets you keep your rewards and credit history without paying an annual fee. Here's how to do it the right way.
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Our Top 3 Brokerage Accounts to Invest Your Tax Refund in April 2026

These top-rated brokerage accounts have no monthly fees, no account minimums, and strong tools for new and experienced investors in 2026.
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This Might Be the Most Practical Credit Card in America

A simple 2% cash rewards card with no annual fee and easy redemptions can deliver steady rewards on everyday spending.
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3 Top 0% Intro APR Credit Cards You Can Get Right Now: April 2026

Learn how landing a top 0% intro APR credit card can help you save on debt -- and earn valuable rewards -- today.
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Here's What $50,000 in an S&P 500 Index Fund Would Be Worth Today if You'd Invested 10 Years Ago

A $50,000 investment in the S&P 500 10 years ago would be worth over $211,000 today. Here's what the historical data shows across 10, 20, and 30 years.
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April 18, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's When the Amex Platinum's $895 Annual Fee Actually Makes Sense

Learn when the Amex Platinum's $895 annual fee is worth it, and how to tell if its perks match your spending and lifestyle.
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April 18, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, April 18, 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.