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July 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn 6% Back in a Category of Your Choice: Best Cash Back Cards This Month, July 2026

This no-annual-fee card gets you 6% cash back in a category of your choice for your first year. Here's what to know, plus four other great options.
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July 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Can You Do a Balance Transfer More Than Once?

Yes, you can do a balance transfer more than once. But qualifying, transfer fees, and your credit limits all shape whether multiple balance transfers are worth it.
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July 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

This Wells Fargo Card Is the Top All-Purpose Card of 2026

The Active Cash card gives you flat-rate cash back on the spending you already do, with no categories to track and no annual fee. Here's how the math adds up.
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July 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Credit Card I'd Recommend to Anyone Starting From Zero

The Chase Freedom Unlimited earns flat-rate cash back with no annual fee, making it a simple first card you can hold for years while your credit grows.
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July 7, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Trump Accounts Just Launched. Can You Get a Free $1,000 for Your Child?

Trump Accounts are live as of July 4, 2026. Here's what they are, who gets the $1,000, and what to do if your kid doesn't qualify.
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July 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Save 3% on Dining and More: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Month, July 2026

Not every credit card costs you an arm and a leg to earn solid rewards. Here are my favorite no-annual-fee options available in July.
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July 7, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, July 7, 2026: Earn up to 4.50% APY

Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 4.50% APY, but those yields could change as we enter the back half of 2026.
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July 6, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Get a $1,000 Bonus for a Limited Time With the Chase Ink Business Cash Card -- but Act Fast

Interest-free purchases plus cash back on everyday business spending can turn a tight cash flow month into a manageable one.
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July 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Move Over, Amex Platinum: This Top-Rated Travel Card Is $800 Cheaper

This top Chase card costs $800 less a year than the Amex Platinum. See how these cards compare on perks, earning rates, welcome offers, and more.
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July 6, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best CD Rates This Week, July 6, 2026: The Fourth Is Over -- Time to Lock In a Top APY for Your Cash

Top CDs this week offer up to 4.30% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates have a chance to move lower.
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July 6, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Get Up to $1,500 in Cash or Free Stock: The Best Brokerage Bonuses of July 2026

Here are three brokerage bonuses live in July 2026, including cash offers and free stock for new investors.
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July 6, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 4.50% APY Today, July 6, 2026

The Fed has held rates steady four times so far in 2026. As a result, today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 4.50% APY.
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July 6, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, July 6, 2026: Up to 21 Months to Regain Control

Fight back against high interest. These balance transfer cards offer 0% intro APR for up to 21 months with no annual fees to help you take back control.
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July 5, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Here's How the Amex Blue Cash Preferred Can Pay for Its Annual Fee 9 Times Over in 2026

The Amex Blue Cash Preferred has a modest annual fee after the first year, but its perks make the card worth the cost almost 10 times over. Here's what to know.
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July 5, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Safest Online Banks in July 2026

How the safest online banks protect your money with federal insurance, strong security, and no junk fees, plus how to pick the right one.
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July 5, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

How Long Does It Actually Take to Pay Off $10,000 With a Balance Transfer Card?

A balance transfer card stops the interest and starts a clock. Learn how to set a monthly payment that clears $10,000 before the intro window ends.
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July 5, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

The Best Online Brokerages of July 2026: No Account Minimums and $0 Trades

These three brokerages all offer $0 trades and no account minimums in July 2026. See which brokerage fits your investing style best.
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July 5, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Earn a Boosted APY and a Bonus up to $400: Best Bank Account Bonuses This Week, July 5, 2026

My favorite high-yield savings account is offering a boosted APY for up to six months, plus a one-time cash bonus. Here's what to know.
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July 5, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Longest 0% Intro APR Credit Cards This Week, July 5, 2026: Earn Your Post-Holiday Freedom From Debt

This week's top 0% intro APR cards offer up to 21 months interest-free. Stop letting interest eat your payments -- start making real progress instead.
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July 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Forget 'Premium' Travel Cards: The New Chase Sapphire Preferred Wins for Most People

Chase Sapphire Preferred's recent refresh added all sorts of new perks. Here's why I think it beats out pricier premium travel cards.
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July 4, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

These 10 States Pay the Most for Gas as Prices Remain Elevated

Drivers in high-mileage states spend the most on gas, not those with the priciest pumps. See the 10 states topping the list in 2026.
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July 4, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Top All-Purpose Credit Cards: $200 Welcome Bonuses and 2% Unlimited Cash Rewards Right Now

No-annual-fee cash back cards pair unlimited rewards with an easy welcome offer. Here's how to match one to the way you actually spend.
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July 4, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Best Brokerage Accounts for Beginners, July 2026: Buy Your First Stock in Under 10 Minutes

Picking your first broker shapes how you invest for years. Here's what I screen for, plus the three accounts I recommend a new investor start with today.
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July 4, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, July 4, 2026: Up to 4.50% APY Still Available

The June Fed meeting came and went with no change to rates. Top HYSAs continue to offer up to 4.50% APY. Find out more.
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July 4, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Earn 100,000 Points for a $95 Annual Fee: Best Credit Card Bonuses This Week, July 4, 2026

This $95-annual-fee Chase card is offering its best bonus ever -- but it won't last long. Here's what to know about our favorite card bonuses available now.