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Citi Double Cash vs. Wells Fargo Active Cash: Which Is Better in May 2026?
Citi Double Cash and Wells Fargo Active Cash both earn 2% back with no annual fee -- but there are some key differences. Here's what to know.
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Citi Simplicity vs. Wells Fargo Reflect: Which Balance Transfer Card Is Better in May 2026?
Both the Citi Simplicity and Wells Fargo Reflect come with extra-long intro APR offers. Here's how to pick the right one for your situation.
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Top High-Yield Savings Accounts Offering up to 5.00% APY Today, May 6, 2026
High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 and a trio of hold decisions so far in 2026.
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Save $3,500 a Year on Expenses: The Best Business Credit Cards This Month, May 2026
Want to save thousands on business expenses this year? Here's the business credit to get, plus four other favorites available now.
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My 3 Favorite 0% Intro APR Cards for May 2026: Pay No Interest for up to 21 Months
Looking for a 0% intro APR card? Here are my three favorite picks for May 2026 -- including one that keeps interest at bay for a full 21 months.
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Afterpay Is a Terrible Idea. Here's What You Should Do Instead
Afterpay might feel like a smart way to spread out costs -- but it's quietly losing you money. Here's what you should do instead.
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How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $201 a month on gas in 2024, or 3.1% of their budget. See how spending varies by income, age, and state.
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The Average Credit Score in the U.S.
The average credit score in America is 714. Find out how yours compares in this full report by Motley Fool Money.
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Average U.S. Income: How Much Do Americans Earn?
What's the median U.S. income by state, gender, age, family size, and more? Read on to find out what the research says.
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Average Tax Refund in 2026, by Income, Age, and Filing Status
The average tax refund is $3,676 as of March 2026, per IRS data -- up 10.6% year over year. See refund amounts by income, age, filing status, and state.
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Credit Card Rewards Statistics: Who Earns the Most Points?
Americans earned $47 billion in credit card rewards in 2024, but let 2.8% expire. See who earns the most, who forfeits the most, and how credit score impacts rewards.
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The Largest Mortgage Lenders in the U.S.
More than 4,800 institutions provided over 6 million mortgages adding up to over $2 trillion in 2024. Read on to see the largest mortgage lenders.
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Can Uber Make an “Everything” App?
May. 06, 2026
Uber has been in the middle of the autonomy debate and recently added hotels to the mix, so we’re wondering if they can be the …
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Shopify Retreats, Amazon Attacks
May. 06, 2026
Shopify delivered a strong earnings report, but investors were underwhelmed by guidance. We take a look at how investors should feel about the company's long-term …
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Forget Earnings Season. It’s Takeover Season.
May. 05, 2026
A bevy of acquisition chatter has the Motley Fool Hidden Gems Investing team digging down into what can make or break a deal. The team …
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Nvidia’s Next Big Market
May. 03, 2026
Where are we in the Nvidia story today? Is there an AI bubble? What’s Nvidia’s next big market? Motley Fool Chief Investment Officer Andy Cross …
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How to Analyze Funds, and You May Retire Sooner Than Planned
May. 02, 2026
According to the Investment Company Institute, more than 120 million individuals in the U.S. own some type of fund. After all, they may not have …
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Hyperscalers Are Going Into Hyperdrive
May. 01, 2026
Big tech earnings have shown that artificial intelligence has become a massive growth business for the biggest companies in the world. And it better be …
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