
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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The Best Walmart Black Friday Deals 2025
Walmart's Black Friday deals are here. Here are our top picks.
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates
No-penalty CDs offer a high rate of return with the flexibility to access your cash as needed. Explore our top picks.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The top 5-year CD rates offer up to 4.15%, surpassing inflation and helping to reach long-term savings goals.
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T-Mobile Offers Senior Phone Plans: Are The Perks Worth the Price?
T-Mobile has three senior phone plans. See which perks you receive with each.
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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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The 'Soft' Banking Trend That Could Transform Your Savings
The "soft switching" banking trend allows you to explore a new bank account while keeping your primary one. See how it could benefit you.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they are free of fees.
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.
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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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10 Areas With the Highest Energy Bills
Energy prices keep rising. Discover the reasons behind the hikes, the areas most affected and how you can save on energy costs.
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How Capital One Venture X's Travel Perks Make the Fee Worth It
Travel Cards Travel cards, like the Capital One Venture X come with a sizable annual fee. Here are four ways to offset it.
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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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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy 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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Deck the Halls with Hazards: How Festive Fails Can Fatten Your Insurance Fees
Having people over this holiday season? Before opening the door to guests, here are some perils to prepare for in advance.
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High-Yield Savings Accounts vs No-Penalty CDs: Which is the Best Fit for You?
Discover which option can help you reach your savings goals quickly.
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Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.
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I Inherited $50,000, and My Retirement is Already Fully Funded. Where's the Best Place to Store It for Maximum Growth?
These savings solutions can help you maximize returns without the risk.
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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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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,750 for New Cardholders
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See Our Best Jumbo CD Rates
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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