
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.
Latest articles by Sean Jackson
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Best Rewards Credit Cards of 2025
The best rewards credit cards provide generous perks on everyday purchases, helping you protect your money from rising prices. Here are our top picks.
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Best Money Market Accounts - November 2025
Savings A money market account helps you maximize returns and outpace inflation.
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Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates help you earn returns as high as 4.15%. See our top picks.
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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of November 2025
Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,750 for New Cardholders
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings The best CD rates allow you to outpace inflation and reach your savings goal fast. See our top picks.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The best 5-year CD rates earn you up to 4.15%, outpacing inflation and helping you meet long-term savings goals.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
If you're looking for the best no-penalty CD rates, our top picks offer yields as high as 4.34%.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
If you want to reach short-term savings goals, these are the top choices to consider. Best of all, they don't come laden with fees.
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How to Find the Best Jumbo CD Rates Today
The best jumbo CD rates can yield returns of up to 4.35%. See our top choices.
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Earn Up to $700 With Marriott Bonvoy Cards From Amex
Get up to 100,000 bonus points with Marriott Bonvoy cards from American Express, plus a free night.
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards of 2025
Credit Cards If you're searching for a credit card that rewards you for everyday purchases, we've chosen the best.
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Best Airline Credit Card Bonuses That Come with Free Companion Tickets
We’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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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit 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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Earn Delta SkyMiles Worth up to $840 Plus a Free Ticket
Delta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 70,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards.
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After the Fed Meeting, Seven High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
The Fed cut rates again at its October meeting. While it lowers APYs on savings accounts, these high-yield options still provide excellent returns.
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Is Mint Mobile's Home Internet a Game-Changer or Just Another Option?
Mint Mobile recently unveiled its new home internet service. We break down how it works so you can determine if it's a great value for your needs.
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Where You Choose to Stash $100k Now Comes with a Big Opportunity Cost
The Fed recently cut rates. Here's where to maximize your savings while rates remain higher.
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How Does the 10-Year Treasury Yield Affect Mortgage Rates?
Where the 10-year Treasury yield goes, so do mortgage rates. Learn why they're connected and how it impacts homebuyers.
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I Have $150,000 That I Don't Need Anytime Soon, But I Don't Want to Put it in the Market. What Should I Do?
My strategy offers a guaranteed return that can earn you thousands effortlessly.
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Our top 3-year CDs help you achieve your savings goals while outpacing inflation.
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You'll Kick Yourself in the Fall if You Don't Make This Savings Move Now
The Fed will cut rates for a second time when it meets this week. Does a long-term CD provide enough of a return to weather this cut?
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10 Cities Hardest Hit By Inflation
Was your city hit harder by inflation? Here are the 10 cities where residents saw prices rise the highest.
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Smart Places to Deposit Your Social Security Check
If you receive Social Security checks, where you deposit them matters because it can help grow your earnings. See the best options.
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