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Here's What Happens When You Apply for Two Credit Cards on the Same Day
Applying for two credit cards in one day is more common than you think. Here's what actually happens to your credit score and approval odds.
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The Average American Will Spend 21+ Years in Credit Card Debt if Only Making Minimum Payments
Making only minimum payments on $6,523 in credit card debt costs over $10,000 in interest and takes 21+ years to pay off. Here's how to escape faster.
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Don't Miss Out: The Fastest Credit Card Sign-Up Bonus to Earn Right Now
Chase Freedom Unlimited's limited-time bonus requires just $500 in spending. That's among the lowest bar on any competitive sign-up offer right now.
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The Easy Way to Avoid Late Payments in 2026 (It's Not Just Autopay)
Autopay alone might not save you from late payments. Here's how to build a system that actually works in a few simple steps.
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Does Closing a Credit Card Really Hurt Your Score? Here's the Truth
A closed account in good standing stays on your credit report for 10 years. Here's what closing a card actually does to your score.
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The Best CD Term Right Now Isn't the One Most People Are Opening
Most people default to 6-month CDs when rates feel uncertain. In a falling-rate environment, that instinct can cost you money.
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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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The Average Checking Account Interest Rate in April 2026
The national average checking account interest rate is 0.07% APY as of April 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates compare and where to find a better rate.
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Average Credit Card Interest Rate in February 2026
The average credit card interest rate is1% APR as of February 2026, per Federal Reserve data. See how rates are set and what they mean for carrying a balance.
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Average Savings Account Interest Rate in April 2026
The national average savings account interest rate is 0.38% APY as of April 2026, per FDIC data. See how rates have changed and where to find a better rate.
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How Much Do Americans Spend on Gas Every Month?
Americans spent $201/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 Cost of Airfare: How Much Is a Plane Ticket?
The average cost of a domestic plane ticket is $370 as of the third quarter of 2025. Motley Fool Money has the latest airfare data by airport and route.
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Are Robotaxis Coming to a City Near You?
Apr. 20, 2026
Serial acquirer QXO has made a transformative $17 billion acquisition of TopBuild to create the second largest player in the industry. Motley Fool analysts Jason …
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Ben Carlson on Why It’s Better to Avoid a Strikeout Than to Swing for a Home run
Apr. 19, 2026
We at The Motley Fool are proponents of investing in individual stocks. But does that result in betting your financial future on too few companies? …
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Ben Carlson on Why the Stock Market Is the Best Casino in the World
Apr. 18, 2026
We at The Motley Fool believe that investing in the stock market is the best path to long-term wealth. But it isn’t always easy to …
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The Market’s New High Is Anything but Blah
Apr. 17, 2026
As earnings season gets underway, the S&P 500 has soared past 7,000 for the first time. Our team reflects on the market’s rapid rebound as …
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Chip Stocks and Bank Earnings Extravaganza
Apr. 16, 2026
Motley Fool contributors Jason Hall, Jon Quast, and Matt Frankel discuss financial news that investors should know about. On today’s show, this includes recent financial …
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An Alphabet Stock Deep Dive
Apr. 15, 2026
We dig deep into Alphabet, the tech giant that has become so much more than search. To start, we cover whether search is being disrupted …
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