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Best Savings Accounts Today, April 3, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY Still Available

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April 3, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

Earn 5% on Travel and 3% on Dining: The Best No-Annual-Fee Cards This Week, April 3, 2026

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April 2, 2026 | By James McClenathen

Last Chance: Earn up to $1,000 Toward Travel With the Capital One Venture Rewards

The Capital One Venture Rewards card's elevated welcome offer ends April 13. Here's why this travel card deserves a close look now.
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How Leaving Too Much Money in Savings Could Cost You $100K+

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Here's How Banks Make Money Off Your Cash (in Plain English)

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I've Never Closed a Credit Card in My Life. Here's Why

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April 2, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

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April 2, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

Our Top Balance Transfer Card of April 2026: 0% Intro APR Until 2028

The Chase Slate® offers one of the longest 0% intro APR periods available in 2026 -- here's why it's our top balance transfer pick for April.
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April 2, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Right Now, April 2, 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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April 2, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3% Back on a Category of Your Choice: The Best Business Credit Cards This Month, April 2026

Looking for big-time savings on business expenses? A top business credit card can help. Here are our favorite options available this month.
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April 1, 2026 | By Jake FitzGerald

My Favorite 3 0% Intro APR Cards for April 2026: Pay No Interest for up to 21 Months

Pay no interest for up to 21 months. Our favorite 0% intro APR cards for April 2026.
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April 1, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Top 3 High-Yield Savings Accounts of April 2026: APYs up to 4.21%

The best high-yield savings accounts still offer 4.00%+ APY in April 2026. Here are three worth comparing -- with no monthly fees and FDIC insurance.
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April 1, 2026 | By Ryan Wilcox

5 Reasons the Capital One Venture X Is Our Top Travel Card of 2026

Learn why the Capital One Venture X is the top travel card of 2026, from its huge early spend bonus to valuable credits and great earning rates.
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April 1, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

3 Top Cash Back Cards You Can Apply for Right Now: April 2026

Our top pick cash back cards worth applying for in April 2026, covering flat-rate, rotating category, and grocery rewards.
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April 1, 2026 | By Joel O'Leary

The Amex Platinum's Q2 Perks Just Dropped. Here's How to Get $175 on Lululemon and Dining

The Amex Platinum comes with quarterly credits for lululemon and dining that expire every 90 days. Here's what resets in Q2 and when to use it.