Sean Jackson
Sean is a veteran personal finance writer with over 10 years of experience. He's written savings, insurance and debt management eBooks for nonprofits; he's created helpful insurance, travel and homeowner advice for Bankrate, and helped readers save money on energy costs and credit cards with CNET. He also served as an editorial consultant for ZDNet, where he guided readers to the best deals on everyday tech, the best credit cards for travel rewards and tips to keep your home internet safe.
Along with personal finance content, he's won a regional ad award for one of his podcast ads and had a short story published in a Max Lucado anthology.
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Latest articles by Sean Jackson
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Earn Delta SkyMiles Worth up to $1,500 Plus a Free TicketDelta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 125,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards.
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for Youcredit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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Best Rewards Credit CardsThe best rewards credit cards provide generous perks on everyday purchases, helping you protect your money from rising prices. Here are Kiplinger's top picks.
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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction FeesEnjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees, or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion TicketsWe’ve rounded up the two best airline credit card bonuses worth up to $720 to help you rack up miles, earn a companion pass and pay for your next big vacation.
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Trump Accounts vs 529 College Savings PlansA look at how Trump Accounts compare with 529 plans, including taxes, contribution limits and college savings benefits.
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NYC Proposes $3k College Fund Plan: Does Your State Offer Aid?From NYC's proposal to Trump Accounts and state-sponsored baby bond programs, governments are helping children build savings long before they reach adulthood.
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Best Money Market Accounts — June 2026Savings Money market accounts offer the flexibility of checking accounts while helping you earn up to 4% APY.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: June 2026If you want to stay ahead of rising everyday costs, these accounts can help you achieve that.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts June 2026 — Earn 4.20%High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found that offer rates up to 4.20%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
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How T-Mobile's International Perks Compare to Other ProvidersSponsored
T-Mobile offers travel perks on certain plans. Are the plans worth the price compared to other options?
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This Might Be the Most Underrated Travel Card for SimplicityIf you travel regularly but don't want a card with a ton of hoops to jump through, here's a great solution for you.
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Heat Waves are Coming: Here's How to Prepare for Power OutagesPower outages happen at any time. Use these tips to keep comfortable when they occur.
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How Your Favorite Stores Use Your Data Against YouFrom online to in-store, retailers track your behavior to set maximum prices. Here's how to fight back.
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Avoid These World Cup Ticket ScamsWorld Cup ticket prices might be falling, but scammers are still cashing in. Here’s how to spot fake listings and protect yourself before kickoff.
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Are You Making the Most Of Your Amex Card's Fine Hotels + Resorts Perks?Three examples of hotel stays in Sydney, Vegas and Lisbon show what you get through American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) program.
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Here's Why Mortgage Rates Are RisingWhere the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
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T-Mobile Senior Phone Plans: Are The Perks Worth the Price?Sponsored
Many mobile providers offer deals for seniors. T-Mobile has three phone plans for people 55 and older. We review the plans, the perks and the pricing.
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This Is the Best T-Mobile Deal for SeniorsSponsored
If you're looking to save money on your cell service, consider this T-Mobile deal for seniors.
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There's a Credit Report Crisis Brewing. You Should Be Worried.Here's how to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.
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CD vs. High-Yield Savings Account: Which is better?Deciding between a CD and a high-yield savings account? Here's how to choose based on your savings goals.
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Have a CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do NowThese strategies will have you maximizing CD returns even with rising inflation.
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What the New Fed Chair Means for SaversHere's a look at how Kevin Warsh could influence future Fed policy.
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70% of Savers Forget To Do This One Critical ThingMany people focus on saving money. But do you have intentions beyond merely saving?
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