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

• Here's What Actually Happens When You Max Out a Credit Card
  Sep 25, 2025
  Maxing out a credit card tanks your score, raises payments, and racks up interest. Here's what really happens.
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• Social Security Full Retirement Age Increase: Here's What You Need to Know
  Sep 25, 2025
  Social Security's retirement age could rise to 69. Here's how it may shrink your check and what to do now.
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• How Far Could CD Rates Drop in 2025?
  Sep 25, 2025
  CD rates are sliding in 2025 as the Fed cuts rates. Here's how far yields could fall and what savers should do now.
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• Looking for the Best High-Yield Savings Rates on Sept. 25, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 25, 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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• Why Your Car Payment May Not Drop Even if Interest Rates Do
  Sep 24, 2025
  A Fed rate cut won't automatically shrink your auto loan bill. Here's why your car payment may not fall with interest rates.
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• Think Lower Rates Mean a Cheaper Mortgage? Not Always
  Sep 24, 2025
  Lower Fed rates don't always mean lower mortgage costs. Learn why, what you can control, and how to save smarter -- read this before you …
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 24, 2025
  Sep 24, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY today -- but rates this high likely won't be available much longer. Snag one before …
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• Why I'm Not Opening Any CDs in September 2025 -- Even With Rates Over 4%
  Sep 23, 2025
  I'm skipping CDs in September 2025, even with 4.00% APYs. Here's why a high-yield savings account and stock market investing fit my plan better.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Sept. 23, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 23, 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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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 22, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 22, 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. 20, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 20, 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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• Banks With Savings Buckets
  Aug 7, 2025
  Savings buckets put a fun new spin on saving money. Check out this curated list of the best banks with savings buckets to find one …
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 19, 2025
  Sep 19, 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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• Here's How to Buy Crypto Using Robinhood
  Jul 24, 2025
  It might seem intimidating to start buying crypto, but Robinhood has made the process simple for beginners. Find out your first steps now.
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• Here's Why Your Traditional Savings Account Is Probably Costing You Money
  Sep 18, 2025
  Still using a traditional savings account? Here's why it's costing you money and where your cash could grow faster.
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 18, 2025
  Sep 18, 2025
  High-yield savings accounts are still paying up to 5.00% APY today -- but rates this high likely won't be available much longer. Snag one before …
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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 4, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 17, 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. 3, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 17, 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. 2, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 17, 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.
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• Up to 5.00% APY: These Are the Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today, Sept. 1, 2025
  Sep 17, 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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• The Fed Meeting in September Is Likely to Slash Rates, Here's What to Expect
  Sep 17, 2025
  The Fed meeting in September could bring a rate cut. Here's what that means for savings accounts and CDs, and how to prepare.
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• Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates Today: Sept. 17, 2025 -- Up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 17, 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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• Today's Best High-Yield Savings Account Rates: Sept. 16, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 16, 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. 15, 2025? Earn up to 5.00% APY Today
  Sep 15, 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. 13, 2025 -- Earn up to 5.00% APY
  Sep 13, 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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