Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 381 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 12-17-2025

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

• Here's What Happens When You Deposit a Large Check
  Dec 17, 2025
  Large checks follow a slower, stricter clearing process, and most of the money isn't available right away. Here's what actually happens behind the scenes.
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Dec. 17, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00% Still Available
  Dec 17, 2025
  The Fed cut rates again last week, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY.
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• Last Chance: Capital One's 100,000-Mile Venture X Bonus Ends Jan. 5
  Dec 16, 2025
  A rare 100,000-mile bonus on a premium travel card ends soon and the math still makes it one of the easiest wins in travel.
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• This Travel Card Just Beat Amex Platinum at Its Own Game
  Dec 16, 2025
  The Capital One Venture X just won our award for Best Travel Credit Card of 2026, and it's easy to see why it beat the …
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• Here's What Happens When You Use a Debit Card at a Hotel
  Dec 16, 2025
  Hotels treat debit cards very differently from credit cards, and the behind-the-scenes process can lock up your cash for days.
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Dec. 16, 2025
  Dec 16, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today following another Fed rate cut last week -- compare the top rates still available now.
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• Citi Double Cash® Card: Credit Score Requirements and Approval Tips
  Dec 15, 2025
  Learn what credit score you need to qualify for the Citi Double Cash Card and discover tips to boost your approval chances.
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• Here's What Happens When You Carry a Small Credit Card Balance by Accident
  Dec 15, 2025
  A small unpaid balance can trigger interest charges, score shifts, and reporting issues even if you pay your bill on time.
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• Get 5% Back at Whole Foods: The Best Grocery Credit Cards Available This Week, Dec. 15, 2025
  Dec 15, 2025
  Looking for an easy way to save at the supermarket? Learn how you can with one of our favorite grocery credit cards today.
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Dec. 15, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00% Still Available
  Dec 15, 2025
  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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• Here's What Happens When You Close Your Oldest Credit Card
  Dec 14, 2025
  Closing your oldest credit card can trigger a drop in your credit score for reasons most people never see coming.
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• Everyone Wants the Award-Winning 2026 Travel Card That's Half the Cost of Amex Platinum
  Dec 14, 2025
  The Capital One Venture X earned our Best Travel Credit Card of 2026 award for its elite perks, top-tier rewards, and standout value compared to …
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• 3 Little-Known Perks of Having a Credit Score of 750+
  Dec 13, 2025
  A 750+ credit score quietly unlocks better rates, higher limits, and faster approvals without you doing anything extra.
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• Everyone Said Amex Owned Travel, Until the Capital One Venture X Stole the Crown
  Dec 13, 2025
  Amex built the playbook for luxury travel. But Capital One's Venture X Rewards card quietly made it simpler, cheaper, and better.
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• Here's What Happens When You Try to Transfer $50,000 Between Banks
  Dec 13, 2025
  Large transfers over $50,000 trigger bank reviews, temporary holds, and slower clearing times that can delay access to your money.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Dec. 13, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Dec 13, 2025
  Top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY, but with another Fed rate cut announced earlier this week, those yields could decrease.
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• Federal Reserve Interest Rates Cut: Don't Get Trapped in the Wrong Account
  Dec 12, 2025
  The Federal Reserve just cut interest rates. Lock in today's CD rates before they disappear, or move to an HYSA for flexibility.
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• Act Fast: Chase Freedom Unlimited With Its Best Offer Ever for a Limited Time
  Dec 12, 2025
  A rare, limited-time bonus on a popular no-annual-fee card could put $300 back in your pocket if you act quickly.
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• 7 Credit Cards Only the Super Wealthy Know About
  Dec 12, 2025
  A look inside the ultra-exclusive credit cards reserved for private banks, royalty, and the world's wealthiest spenders.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Dec. 12, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Dec 12, 2025
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before rates slide after this …
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• The Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Dec. 11, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%
  Dec 11, 2025
  The Fed cut rates again yesterday, but today's top high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY.
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• The Online Bank Paying More Than 10x the National Average
  Dec 10, 2025
  This combo account just won our 2026 Best Online Savings Account award and it's paying more than 10x the national average rate.
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates -- Dec. 10, 2025
  Dec 10, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today on the cusp of another Fed rate cut -- compare the top rates still available …
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• What's the Best Cash Back Credit Card Now? My Pick for December 2025
  Dec 9, 2025
  The best cash back card this month delivers 6% in the category you choose, no annual fee, and strong first-year value.
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• Amazon Just Extended Its $250 Prime Visa Bonus and It's Still One of the Easiest Deals Around
  Dec 9, 2025
  Amazon extended its $250 Prime Visa gift card bonus for Prime members, and it still triggers instantly at approval with no spending requirement.
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