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April 17, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
This Two-Card Combo Earns More Cash Back Than Any Single Card on the Market
These two Chase cards together cover nearly every spending category at 3% to 5%. No single no-annual-fee card comes close.
April 17, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Most Americans Are Behind on Retirement Savings. Here's the Honest Benchmark by Age.
The average retirement savings by age tells a clearer story than most people expect. Here's where you stand and what to do about it.
April 17, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
How to Earn $250 Toward Travel With This No-Annual-Fee Credit Card
The Bank of America Travel Rewards card earns unlimited 1.5x points with no annual fee, no foreign transaction fees, and points that never expire.
April 17, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Save on Your Next Big Purchase: Get 0% APR for 21 Months With This Card
This Wells Fargo card is one of the best ways we've found to save on a big upcoming purchase. Read on to learn why we love it so much.
April 17, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
The Amex Platinum's Best Perk Isn't the Lounge Access. It's This
The Amex Platinum offers a $600 hotel credit that's sometimes overlooked. Here's why it beats lounge access as the card's most reliable annual perk.
April 17, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, April 17, 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 this year.
April 17, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Get a Top 2% Flat-Rate Earner: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, April 17, 2026
Want to earn 2% on purchases wherever you go? Here's the credit card to get, plus our other no-annual-fee favorites available now.
April 16, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
3 Travel Cards That Are $400+ Cheaper Than the Chase Sapphire Reserve
Want premium travel perks without the premium price? Here are three less expensive alternatives to the Chase Sapphire Reserve card.
April 16, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
6 Credit Card Mistakes First-Time Cardholders Almost Always Make
First-time cardholders make the same expensive mistakes. Here's what they are and how to avoid them.
April 16, 2026 | By
James McClenathen
How to Get as High as 275,000 Points in a Year With 2 Amex Cards
The Amex Gold and Platinum cards have massive welcome bonus offers right now -- but there's only one way to get them both. Here's how.
April 16, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
The Amex Platinum Is the 'It Card' Everyone's Talking About in 2026
The Amex Platinum has been around for decades, but it's still one of the best travel cards out there. Here's how to know if it's right for you.
April 16, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Top 3 High-Yield Savings Accounts if You Have $10,000 to Save: April 2026
Want to earn top dollar on your $10,000 in savings? Here are three great high-yield savings accounts to look into.
April 16, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Offer Ending Soon: Chase Freedom Unlimited's $250 Bonus Is Almost Gone
Chase Freedom Unlimited's limited-time sign-up bonus ends April 30 at 9 a.m. EST. Here's what the card earns, what it costs, and whether it's worth applying now.
April 16, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
What 21 Months of 0% APR Is Actually Worth in Real Dollars
The average American carries $6,500+ in credit card debt. Here's exactly how much a 21-month 0% intro APR card can save you in real dollars.
April 16, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, April 16, 2026: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could decrease as we head further into 2026.
April 15, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Why I'd Never Put a Large Purchase on a Debit Card -- Even With the Money in the Bank
A debit card puts your real cash at risk with less legal protection than a credit card.
April 15, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Here's Why I Stopped Chasing the Highest Savings Rate
Moving your cash just to get the highest savings rate isn't always worth it. Here's why strings, rate drops, and marginal gains changed how I save.
April 15, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
This No-Annual-Fee Capital One Card Beats the Amex Gold for Groceries and Dining
Learn how a no-annual-fee Capital One card can actually outperform the Amex Gold for groceries and dining -- and how to know which is right for you.
April 15, 2026 | By
Ryan Wilcox
Capital One Venture X vs. Chase Sapphire Reserve: Which Travel Card Is Better?
Learn how the Capital One Venture X and Chase Sapphire Reserve compare on earnings, perks, annual fees, and more to see which is right for you.
April 15, 2026 | By
Joel O'Leary
Your High-Yield Savings Account Is Probably Paying You Less Than It Did Last Year. Here's What to Do
Savings account rates have dropped over the past year. Learn how to spot the gap, compare today's top APYs, and decide if switching makes sense.
April 15, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
The 3 Best High-Limit Cards You Can Apply for in April 2026
High limits aren't just about bragging rights. Here's what these three cards actually offer, and what real cardholders have reported getting.
April 15, 2026 | By
James McClenathen
Should You Downgrade Your Amex Platinum Instead of Canceling It?
The Amex Platinum's annual fee is only worth it if you use its many credits and perks. If you don't, here are your best options for downgrading or switching cards.
April 15, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Best Savings Accounts With APYs up to 5.00% Today, April 15, 2026
The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can in case rates slide further in 2026.
April 14, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Here's What Happens When You Cancel a Credit Card With a $10,000 Limit
Canceling a credit card with a $10,000 limit can raise your utilization ratio and ding your score. Here's exactly what happens and what to do instead.
April 14, 2026 | By
Jake FitzGerald
Your Emergency Savings Fund Is Probably Losing Money. Here's How to Fix It
The national savings rate is 0.39%, but top high-yield accounts pay over 4.00%. If your emergency fund is at a big bank, this is for you.
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