Personal Finance
Dave Ramsey Pay Off Mortgage Early
David Park — Personal Finance Editor Dave Ramsey is famous for his no-nonsense money wisdom—a relentless champion of financial freedom, he never misses the chance...
Personal Finance
How to Start Saving Money: 23 Real-World Habits to Make a Difference Today
David Park — Personal Finance Editor When you open your wallet at the end of the month and wonder where it all went, you’re not...
Personal Finance
How to Build the Habit of Saving—Even When It Feels Impossible
David Park — Personal Finance Editor We all know we should be saving more, but life (and its relentless parade of expenses) has an uncanny...
Markets & Investing
How to Begin Investing in 2026: A Clear, Human Guide for Beginners
James Whitfield — Markets Correspondent Before you leap into the world of investing, take a breath and build a strong financial base. There’s no sense...
Banking & Credit
Average Credit Card Interest Rate in February 2026
Sarah Mitchell — Senior Banking & Credit Editor As of February 2026, American consumers face an average credit card interest rate of 21% APR —...
Banking & Credit
A Quarter of Americans Want to Wipe Out Debt by 2026—Here’s How to Get There
Sarah Mitchell — Senior Banking & Credit Editor If slaying your debt feels like your central financial mission this year, you’re far from alone. The...
Banking & Credit
Eliminating Credit Card Debt: America’s Top Financial Mission for 2026 (and How to Actually Do It)
Sarah Mitchell — Senior Banking & Credit Editor The numbers don’t lie: according to the latest New Year Money Resolutions Report from Motley Fool Money,...
Banking & Credit
The Simple Savings Account Switch That Can Earn You Hundreds In 2026
Sarah Mitchell — Senior Banking & Credit Editor The Easiest Switch for Your Savings: How a Simple Move Could Net You Hundreds by 2026 By...
Personal Finance
Outsmart Your Finances in 2026: 7 Simple Moves for Real-Life Money Wins
David Park — Personal Finance Editor By Joel O’Leary, Personal Finance Writer April rolls around, and with it, the annual tradition of pranks and punchlines....
Banking & Credit
Credit Card Predictions
Sarah Mitchell — Senior Banking & Credit Editor For families and everyday spenders, 2025 was a wake-up call in the ever-shifting world of credit cards....
Banking & Credit
Attack Interest First with the Avalanche Method
Sarah Mitchell — Senior Banking & Credit Editor Credit card debt feels like quicksand: slow to realize, fast to pull you under. Too many Americans...
Banking & Credit
Credit Card Debt Report
Sarah Mitchell — Senior Banking & Credit Editor It starts quietly—one unexpected bill, a run of bad luck, a momentary shortfall. The next thing you...