Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 477 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 02-15-2026

Summary

Jake FitzGerald is a full-time Editorial Strategist and Personal Finance Writer at Motley Fool Money, leading content production and distribution while also writing about credit cards, bank accounts, and other financial products. He has more than a decade of experience editing and shaping financial content to give readers clear, trustworthy money advice. His work focuses on delivering practical insights that empower people to make smarter financial decisions. Off the clock, he’s a fan of college football tailgates and still loyal to his favorite putter -- despite what his short game suggests.

Jake's Recent Articles

• This Travel Credit Card Has No Annual Fee Plus a $250 Bonus
  Feb 15, 2026
  No annual fee and a $250 travel bonus? This Bank of America card makes travel rewards easy.
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• The Little-Known Reason Your 'Free' Savings Account Is Costing You More Than You Think
  Feb 15, 2026
  Your savings account might not charge a fee. But the interest rate could be quietly costing you hundreds every year.
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• This Might Be Controversial but Bank of America's Cash Back Card Is Underrated
  Feb 15, 2026
  This card doesn't get much love, but for the right spender, it can quietly beat a lot of more popular cash back cards.
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• This Credit Card Is Paying 6% Cash Back Right Now
  Feb 14, 2026
  A 6% cash back credit card sounds too good to be true. It isn't. Here's how this offer actually works.
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• 10 Benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card
  Feb 14, 2026
  Big bonus, flexible points, real travel protections. The Chase Sapphire Preferred is still one of the easiest travel cards to recommend.
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• This Is How Much Impulse Spending Is Costing Millennials Every Month
  Feb 14, 2026
  Nearly half of millennials admit to spending more than $100 a month on impulse buys. Here's what that really adds up to and how to …
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• This Might Be Controversial but Checking Accounts Are a Bad Place to Park Cash
  Feb 14, 2026
  Checking accounts feel safe, but leaving too much cash there quietly costs you hundreds every year. Here's why.
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Feb. 14, 2026 -- Make a Move on up to 5.00% APY
  Feb 14, 2026
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can in case rates slide further.
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• Amex Blue Cash Preferred Review
  Feb 13, 2026
  The Amex Blue Cash Preferred earns big in several everyday expense categories like groceries, and gas. Find out more in our full Amex Blue Cash …
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• The Best No-Annual Fee Card for Groceries in February 2026
  Feb 13, 2026
  In February 2026, the Amex Blue Cash Everyday stands out as the best no-annual-fee card for grocery spending, with strong everyday rewards and simple value.
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• This Might Be Controversial but Most Travel Cards Aren't Worth It
  Feb 13, 2026
  Travel cards look glamorous, but for most people they underdeliver. Here's why cash back quietly wins.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Feb. 13, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Feb 13, 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 …
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• 5 Steps That Dramatically Cut Your Risk of Identity Theft in 2026
  Feb 13, 2026
  Identity theft is rising again. Here are five simple steps that dramatically cut your risk in 2026 and help stop fraud before it starts.
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• This Might Be Controversial but Here's Our Best Credit Card of 2026
  Feb 12, 2026
  This might be controversial, but after comparing 100+ cards, this simple 2% cash rewards card is still our top pick for 2026.
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• How Much Income Puts You in the Upper, Middle, or Lower Class?
  Feb 12, 2026
  Curious where your income falls? Here's how upper, middle, and lower class incomes break down using Census data analyzed by Motley Fool Money.
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• Top High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Feb. 12, 2026 -- APYs Still Available up to 5.00%
  Feb 12, 2026
  High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY following a total of three Fed rate cuts in 2025 -- compare the top rates …
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• Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum Card
  Feb 11, 2026
  A comparison of two luxury travel cards, Chase Sapphire Reserve vs. Amex Platinum Card comes down to how you spend and the perks you'll use. …
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• This Might Be Controversial but Most Savings Accounts Aren't Actually Saving You Money
  Feb 11, 2026
  Most savings accounts feel responsible, but low interest quietly costs people money every year.
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• You Won't Believe How Much Money You Lose Using the Wrong Savings Account
  Feb 11, 2026
  Most savings accounts quietly cost you hundreds every year. Here's the simple math behind it.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Feb. 11, 2026 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Feb 11, 2026
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see top rates and choose the perfect place to help your money grow faster …
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• This Might Be Controversial but Cash Back Cards Beat Travel for Most People
  Feb 10, 2026
  Cash back is simpler, more flexible, and often more valuable than travel points for how most people actually spend and redeem.
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• The Easy Way Prime Members Are Getting $150 in Amazon Credit
  Feb 10, 2026
  Prime members can get a $150 Amazon gift card instantly with no spending requirement. Here's the simple catch to know.
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• Act Fast: This Capital One Card's Bonus Is Worth $1,000 in Travel
  Feb 10, 2026
  This limited-time Capital One Venture bonus stacks a $250 travel credit with 75,000 miles for up to $1,000 in travel value.
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• Top High-Yield Savings Rates Today, Feb. 10, 2026 -- Still Paying up to 5.00% APY
  Feb 10, 2026
  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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• Don't Want to Pay the Amex Platinum's $895 Annual Fee? Here Are 3 Good Alternatives
  Feb 10, 2026
  Don't want to pay the Amex Platinum's $895 annual fee? These three travel credit cards offer strong rewards and perks for far less.
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