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Our Top Balance Transfer Card of February 2026: 0% Intro APR for 21 Months
This Wells Fargo card comes with almost two years of 0% intro APR for a $0 annual fee. Learn why it's our favorite balance transfer card out there.
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Here's How Much Interest a 21-Month 0% Intro APR Card Can Really Save You
See how much you can save by transferring your credit card debt to a 0% intro APR card -- plus tips to make the most of this type of credit card.
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We Compared 100+ Credit Cards -- These Are the Best for February 2026 Travel
Get up to 75,000 bonus points or miles with these top travel credit cards. These expert-reviewed picks offer strong rewards, perks, and redemption power.
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We Compared 100+ Credit Cards. This Is the Best Card if You Spend $2,000 a Month in February 2026
If you spend about $2,000 a month, this no-annual-fee 2% cash rewards card quietly beats nearly every alternative in February 2026.
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3 Savings Accounts Crushing Wells Fargo on Interest Rates
A Wells Fargo savings account might be one of the worst places to keep your money in 2026. Here are three great alternatives.
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3 Little-Known Valentine's Day Perks of the Amex Platinum Card
From Saks and lululemon credits to luxury hotels and dinner perks, the Amex Platinum can elevate your Valentine's Day.
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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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American Households' Average Monthly Expenses: $6,545
The average monthly expenses for an American household total $6,545. But where does that all go? Read on to find out how much we spend on housing, food, and more.
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The Average Savings Account Balance In The U.S. – Here’s How Much Americans Have in the Bank
Learn the average savings account balance in the U.S., why medians matter, how your savings compare to national benchmarks, and strategies to boost your savings.
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These Are the Top Financial New Year's Resolutions for 2026
See the top 2026 financial resolutions among Americans, according to a nationwide Motley Fool Money poll of 2,600 U.S. adults.
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Big Tech’s $650 Billion Bet on AI
Feb. 06, 2026
What’s a few hundred billion dollars in capex spending among friends? When it comes to big tech, the numbers have gotten astronomical and there’s both …
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Did Anthropic Just Give Investors Another “DeepSeek Moment?”
Feb. 05, 2026
Software stocks are dropping like rocks in 2026 as AI companies, including Anthropic, deliver more impressive enterprise tools. It’s reminiscent of the market’s reaction to …
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Disney Has Its CEO
Feb. 04, 2026
Disney has hired a new CEO with Josh D’Amaro taking over for Bob Iger in March. We discuss Iger’s legacy, where D’Amaro will take Disney, …
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When AI Starts Building the Game
Feb. 03, 2026
Who is getting disintermediated when AI enters the gaming race? And where does a shakeup in the c-suite leave a new value stock? In today’s …
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Biotech Beat NVIDIA in 2025. Can It Do It Again?
Feb. 02, 2026
Big pharma and biotech take the earnings stage this week with reports from Eli Lilly (NYSE: LLNY) and Novo Nordisk (NYSE: NVO) leading the lineup. …
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Interview with Droneshield CEO Oleg Vornik
Feb. 01, 2026
Droneshield is an Australian-based defense technology company that specializes in counter-drone technology. Motley Fool co-founder and CEO Tom Gardner and Motley Fool data engineer Beegee …
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