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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.
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.
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.
Oct. 15, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Get 6% Cash Back on Gas and an Easy $200 Bonus With the Bank of America Customized Cash Rewards Card
This Bank of America card lets you earn top cash back where you spend most, with a bonus category you control and no annual fee.
Oct. 15, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct. 15, 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.
Oct. 14, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Why 21 Months of 0% Intro APR Could Be All You Need to Become Debt-Free
Paying one fixed amount each month during a 0% intro APR window can clear an average credit card balance before interest returns. Here's the math.
Oct. 14, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Earn a $500 Bonus and up to 5.25% Cash Back With This Bank of America Business Card
Bank of America's business loyalty tiers can seriously boost this card's cash back, but the top tier comes with a steep balance requirement.
Oct. 14, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Up to $250 in Cash and No Annual Fee: 3 of the Easiest Sign-Up Bonuses You Can Earn Now
Here's how to spot the easiest sign-up bonuses, plus three of the top cards right now with low spending hurdles and no annual fees.
Oct. 14, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, Oct. 14, 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.
Oct. 13, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
A $250 Bonus for No Annual Fee: Should You Apply for the Chase Freedom Flex?
Is the Chase Freedom Flex right for you? Here's how to know based on welcome bonus, earning rates, and more
Oct. 13, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
How to Invest Your Chase Points in Stocks: A Step-by-Step Guide
Turn your everyday credit card rewards into real investing dollars. This simple walkthrough shows how to move Chase points into the stock market.
Oct. 13, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
How You Could Save $500+ on Gas in the Next Year
The average household spends more than $200 a month on gas. Here's how one cash back card and a few simple changes can help you save $500 or more a year.
Oct. 13, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
How Business Owners Can Earn a $500 Bonus and 2.625% on Everything With One Bank of America Card
The Bank of America Business Advantage Unlimited earns unlimited flat-rate cash back with no annual fee, and rewards grow if you bank your business with BofA.
Oct. 13, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Oct. 13, 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.
Oct. 12, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct.12, 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.
Oct. 12, 2026 | By
James McClenathen
Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Oct. 12, 2026: Ditch Interest for up to 21 Months
Top balance transfer cards this week offer up to 21 months interest-free, no annual fees, and the power to finally break free from high-interest debt.
Oct. 11, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Get 3% Back on a Category You Choose: The Best Business Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 11, 2026
Want to earn 3% back in a choice category where you spend the most? Here's the business credit card I recommend, along with a few other great picks.
Oct. 11, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Land up to $400 in Bonus Cash and a 6-Month APY Boost: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, Oct. 11, 2026
Want to earn a great one-time bonus and an APY boost for six months? Here's the bank account worth opening today, plus a few other great picks.
Oct. 11, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, Oct. 11, 2026: Up to 21 Months of No-Interest Payments
This week’s longest 0% intro APR cards offer up to 21 months interest-free. Reclaim your payments from interest -- finally pay down what you actually owe.
Oct. 10, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Oct. 10, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY on Offer Now
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.
Oct. 10, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Earn an Easy $250 Bonus: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, Oct. 10, 2026
Want to earn bonus cash the easy way? Here's the credit card worth getting now, plus a few other favorites available this week.
Oct. 9, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
5 Everyday Purchases That Should Always Earn You Cash Back
It's 2026 -- time to stop using your debit card at the grocery store. Here are five places you should be earning cash back today.
Oct. 9, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The 3 Top No-Annual-Fee Business Credit Cards of October 2026
The best no-annual-fee business credit cards for October 2026 from Chase and Bank of America, picked by Motley Fool Money.
Oct. 9, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Best Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, Oct. 9, 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.
Oct. 8, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
The 3 Best Credit Cards for Streaming in October 2026
Which credit card can save you the most on streaming? We compared three top options to help you find the one for you today.
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