Jake FitzGerald

Editorial Strategist |

Expertise

Credit cards, bank accounts, brokerages

NUMBER OF PUBLICATIONS: 382 | 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

• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Dec. 9, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Dec 9, 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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• Save at the Supermarket: The Best Grocery Credit Cards Available This Week, Dec. 8, 2025
  Dec 8, 2025
  Want to cut down on grocery expenses this holiday season? Learn how you can today with one of these top grocery credit cards.
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• Get up to 5.00% APY With the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today, Dec. 8, 2025, Before Another Fed Rate Cut
  Dec 8, 2025
  Top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY, but another Fed rate cut is on the horizon. Act fast to snag a top …
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• Had $25K in a Wells Fargo Savings Account for 5 Years? You Just Lost $5,000 in Interest
  Dec 7, 2025
  Keeping money in a big-bank savings account costs you thousands over time, even with small balances.
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• Here's Why the Amex Platinum Seems Expensive but Isn't
  Dec 6, 2025
  The Amex Platinum looks expensive at first, but its credits, perks, and travel benefits can easily outweigh the annual fee.
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• Here's What Actually Happens When You Deposit a Large Check
  Dec 6, 2025
  Large check deposits don't clear instantly. Holds, verification, and balance delays happen behind the scenes.
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Dec. 6, 2025
  Dec 6, 2025
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before another potential rate cut …
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• Here's What Actually Happens When You Wire More Than $9,999
  Dec 5, 2025
  Large wire transfers trigger extra reviews, identity checks, and reporting requirements once you cross the $9,999 threshold.
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• Here's the Laziest Way to Get Your Finances Under Control
  Dec 5, 2025
  The simplest way to take control of your money is to automate it. Here's the lazy system that keeps your finances on track.
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Dec. 5, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Dec 5, 2025
  Today's high-yield savings accounts offer up to 5.00% APY -- see the best rates and choose where to grow your money before yields dip further.
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• How to Grow a $500 Emergency Fund Into $5,000 Faster Than You Think
  Dec 4, 2025
  Reaching a savings goal can seem impossible. But with the right type of account and a couple of good habits, anyone can have thousands in …
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• The Most Expensive Social Security Mistake People Keep Making
  Dec 4, 2025
  Claiming Social Security too early quietly costs retirees more than almost any other financial choice they make.
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• This Card Has a 6% Cash Back Offer on the Category You Choose
  Dec 4, 2025
  This no-annual-fee card lets you choose your own 6% category for the first year, making it one of the most flexible cash back cards available.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Dec. 4, 2025 -- APYs Still Reach 5.00%
  Dec 4, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- compare top rates and find the best place to grow your money before rates …
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• These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Dec. 3, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%
  Dec 3, 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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• Best Grocery Credit Cards This Week, Dec. 2, 2025: Earn More on Things You Buy Every Day
  Dec 2, 2025
  Maximize your grocery and gas spending with top cash back rewards. Check out this week's best credit cards for everyday purchases.
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• Get up to 5.00% APY With the Best High-Yield Savings Accounts Today: Dec. 2, 2025
  Dec 2, 2025
  Top high-yield savings accounts still pay up to 5.00% APY after two recent Fed rate cuts. Act fast to snag a top rate before yields …
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• Motley Fool Money's Best-Of 2023 Awards
  Feb 13, 2025
  
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• Discover Just Announced Its New 5% Categories for 2026. Here's What's Included
  Dec 1, 2025
  Discover's first bonus categories of the year cover everyday essentials and are easy to max out. Find out what they are.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Dec. 1, 2025 -- APYs up to 5.00%
  Dec 1, 2025
  The best high-yield savings accounts continue to offer up to 5.00% APY -- for now. Grab one while you can before another potential rate cut …
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• Here's What Happens When You Miss a Credit Card Payment by One Day
  Nov 30, 2025
  Even a one-day slip can trigger fees, higher rates, and credit score damage if you're not careful.
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• Here's What Happens When You Go Over Your Credit Limit
  Nov 29, 2025
  Going over your credit limit triggers fees, higher rates, and score damage that most people don't see coming.
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• The One Credit Card Perk Almost Everyone Forgets to Use
  Nov 29, 2025
  Most travel cards hand you an annual hotel credit that's basically free money, but almost no one remembers to use it.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Nov. 29, 2025: Up to 5.00% APY Still Available
  Nov 29, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are paying up to 5.00% APY today -- compare top rates and find the best place to grow your money before rates …
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• Your Debit Card Isn't as Safe as You Think. Here's Why
  Nov 28, 2025
  Debit cards feel simple and safe, but the protections aren't as strong as most people assume.
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