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This Travel Card's Bonus Is Worth at Least $750
This travel card's 75,000-point bonus is worth at least $750 in Chase Travel value, plus ongoing dining and travel rewards that easily justify its annual fee.
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The Best Roth IRA Account for 2026, Hands Down
Charles Schwab offers no fees, thousands of investment options, and an easy platform, making it the top Roth IRA choice for 2026.
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This No-Annual-Fee Credit Card Offers 6% Cash Back and a $200 Bonus
A 6% cash back rate sounds gimmicky. This one isn't. Here's how the math actually works.
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Best CD Rates This Week, Feb. 16, 2026: Lock in Today's Yield Before the Next Cut
Top CDs this week offer up to 4.20% APY, making now a smart time to lock in a solid return before rates move lower.
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Best Balance Transfer Cards This Week, Feb. 16, 2026: Stop Paying Interest and Start Making Progress
Tackle leftover 2025 debt with top balance transfer cards offering long 0% intro APR periods and no annual fees. Compare picks and start paying it down today.
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Today's Best High-Yield Savings Accounts, Feb. 16, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY
Top high-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY, but those yields could decrease as we head further into 2026.
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The Largest Robo-Advisors: AUM, Users, and Returns
Vanguard runs the largest robo-advisor by AUM, with over $300 billion in assets. Read on to learn more.
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Average American Credit Card Debt Heading Into 2026
Credit card debt totaled $1.28 trillion as of the fourth quarter of 2025. Read on for more credit card debt statistics and trends.
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Average American Household Debt in 2025: Facts and Figures
American households carry more than $18 trillion in debt, and the average household debt is $105,056. Read on for more household debt statistics.
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The Median Monthly Mortgage Payment in 2025 by State, City, and More
The median monthly mortgage payment is $2,034 -- read on for mortgage payment statistics by city, state, income, and more.
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America's Wasteful Spending Habits: From DoorDash to Dead Subscriptions
Discover wasteful spending trends -- and how high-yield savings accounts and budgeting tools can help curb impulse buying and grow your cash.
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Identity Theft and Credit Card Fraud Statistics for 2025
Our experts reviewed the data to understand trends on identity theft, credit card fraud, and data breaches. Check out the latest in this in-depth report.
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Thriving with Anxiety
Feb. 15, 2026
How can we harness our anxiety in everything from parenting to investing? Motley Fool analyst Jason Moser talks with psychologist Dr. David Rosmarin, author of …
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A Couple’s Financial Manifesto, Revisited
Feb. 14, 2026
It’s Valentine’s Day, and there’s nothing more romantic than talking about money with your partner. Well, maybe not. But it is important because studies show …
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The Week Growth Wasn’t Enough For Wall Street
Feb. 13, 2026
We saw a rush of earnings reports this week and while results looked solid, stocks often cratered on fear of AI and disruption. We discuss …
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Shopify’s Whiplash Day
Feb. 12, 2026
It looked like Shopify’s stock was headed for a great day when it reported earnings, only for the stock to give up all its gains …
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Subscription Prices Are Going Up Again
Feb. 11, 2026
Subscription prices are going up across the board and that may be the norm for the foreseeable future. Then we discuss the state of retail …
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Rule Breaker Earnings Roundup
Feb. 10, 2026
In today’s episode of Motley Fool Money, host Emily Flippen is joined by analysts Jason Hall and Toby Bordelon to break down earnings from three …
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