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Have $100K in Cash? Here Are the 4 Best Places to Put It
Find out where to put $100,000 to work so it can earn more interest, protect your future, and grow your retirement nest egg.
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4 Signs You Should Skip CDs, Despite Rates Over 4%
CDs are offering high rates, but they may not be the best fit for you. Here's when to choose a high-yield savings account instead.
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Best Credit Card Bonuses Today, May 22, 2025: Earn 50,000 Bonus Points With Our Featured Offer
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Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, May 22, 2025: Up to 5.00%
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Best CD Rates Today, May 22, 2025: Up to 4.55% APY
Explore today's leading CD rates with APYs peaking at 4.55%. Lock in these competitive returns and maximize earnings on your savings while they last.
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This Warren Buffett Strategy Could Keep You Out of Debt
Warren Buffett's company maintains a huge cash reserve. Here's why you should have plenty of cash on hand, too.
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Financial Literacy Statistics: The Average American Scores Just 48%
Scores have stayed around 50% for nearly 10 years. Read on for a deep dive into financial literacy data.
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Tariffs Are Already Raising Home Prices -- Here's How Much and Why
Tariffs on homebuilding materials could add thousands to the cost of a new home. Here's how tariffs may impact buyers, builders, and mortgage rates.
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The Average Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?
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The Average Cost of a Vacation in 2025: Trends and Statistics
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Survey: The Hidden Costs of Homeownership
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Survey: The Most Common Home-Buying Regrets
A quarter of home owners surveyed by Motley Fool Money have some type of buyer's remorse. Read on to find out the most common home-buying …
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Two Paths for Target
May. 21, 2025
In one direction, there’s digital. In the other, there’s a treasure hunt. (00:21) David Meier and Mary Long discuss: - Target’s off-the-mark results. - Lessons …
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Elon Hangs On
May. 20, 2025
Elon Musk is committed to Tesla for at least five more years. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Investing in companies with a …
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There is No (Convenient) Alternative
May. 19, 2025
Downgrades sound scary, but the U.S. is still the best place for investors to put money to work. (00:21) Asit Sharma and Dylan Lewis discuss: …
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The Promise of Quantum Computing
May. 17, 2025
The race to quantum supremacy is on. While this future will not come tomorrow, big tech companies are building to the technology’s “ChatGPT moment.” Motley …
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Walmart’s Warning, Money Tips for 2025 Grads
May. 16, 2025
Even the biggest retailer in the world is planning to pass along tariff increases to customers. (00:21) David Meier and Andy Cross discuss: - The …
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Netflix, YouTube Put Ads Up Front
May. 15, 2025
More 18-to-34 year olds are watching Netflix’s cheapest tier than any U.S. broadcast or cable network. (00:21) Tim Beyers and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - Walmart’s …
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