Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 381 | LAST PUBLISH DATE: 12-19-2025

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

• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 12, 2025
  Sep 12, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- compare the best rates and find the perfect place to grow your money.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Sept. 11, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 11, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the top rates and choose a good place to grow your money before …
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• This Lazy but Avoidable Banking Mistake Could Cost You $8,000 in 5 Years
  Sep 10, 2025
  Keeping savings in a big-bank account could cost you thousands of dollars. Here's how much you might stand to lose in five years.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 10, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 10, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's top high-yield savings accounts -- check the best rates and find the ideal spot to grow your money.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Sept. 9, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 9, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- explore the best rates and choose the right place to grow your money faster.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 8, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 8, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's high-yield savings accounts -- check the best rates and pick the right spot to help your money grow.
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• Should You Open a 6-Month CD Before Interest Rates Start to Drop?
  Sep 7, 2025
  The Fed is likely to cut rates on September 17. Locking in a 6-month CD now before rates start to drop could prove to be …
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 6, 2025
  Sep 6, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- compare the best rates and find the perfect place to grow your money.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Sept. 5, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 5, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the top rates and choose the right place to grow your money.
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• Should You Move Cash From Savings to CDs Before Rates Fall?
  Sep 4, 2025
  CD rates are still above 4%, but not for long. Here's why moving cash now could save you hundreds in lost interest.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: August 30, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 30, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are offering up to 5.00% APY today -- explore the best rates and find the right place to help your money grow …
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• Forget Bank Branches: Here's How Online Banks Have Changed Saving Forever
  Aug 29, 2025
  Some online banks pay 4%+ APY while branch accounts pay closer to 0.01%. Here's why switching has changed saving forever.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 29, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 29, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's high-yield savings accounts -- check the best rates and find the ideal spot to grow your money more …
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• How to Lock In Today's High Rates Before They Disappear
  Aug 28, 2025
  Don't wait for rates to fall. Here's how to lock in today's high APYs with CDs, savings accounts, and fixed annuities.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on August 28, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Aug 28, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- explore the best rates and choose the right place to grow your money faster.
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• 5 Tax-Savvy Ways to Invest for Retirement
  Aug 27, 2025
  Learn five tax-savvy ways to invest for retirement, from IRAs and HSAs to annuities and municipal bonds, and keep more of your money working for …
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• These Accounts Still Pay 4% APY or More, but Maybe Not for Long
  Aug 27, 2025
  Top savings accounts still pay 4.00% APY or more, but a Fed rate cut could end that soon. Here's why you should switch now.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 27, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 27, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- see the top rates and pick the best spot to grow your money more …
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, August 26, 2025
  Aug 26, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts pay up to 5.00% APY -- compare top rates and find the perfect place to make your money grow faster.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: August 25, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 25, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's leading high-yield savings accounts -- explore the best rates and choose the right spot to grow your money …
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 23, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 23, 2025
  Today's top high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the best rates and pick the ideal place to grow your money with …
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on August 22, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Aug 22, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- check out the best rates and find the right place to grow your money …
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: August 21, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 21, 2025
  Today's best high-yield savings accounts pay up to 5.00% APY -- explore top rates and choose the perfect spot to grow your money with ease.
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, August 20, 2025
  Aug 20, 2025
  Earn up to 5.00% APY with today's high-yield savings accounts -- see the top rates and pick the right place to grow your money effortlessly.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: August 19, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Aug 19, 2025
  Today's high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- check out the top rates and find the best place to grow your money with …
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