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 5-Year CD Rates
The top 5-year CD rates offer up to 4.00%, surpassing inflation and helping to reach long-term savings goals.
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2026
Savings Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.
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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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Best Rewards Credit Cards
The 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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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates: January 2026
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they're fee-free.
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates: January 2026
No-penalty CDs provide a high return while giving you the flexibility to access your cash whenever needed. Check out Kiplinger's top choices.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts January 2026 — Earn 4.35%
High-yield savings account options Kiplinger has found offer rates up to 4.35%, helping you beat inflation and grow your savings faster.
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CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do Next
These strategies of what to do when you have a CD maturing soon will have you maximizing returns even with rate cuts.
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How to Safely Open an Online Savings Account
Online banks offer generous APYs that most brick-and-mortar banks can't match. If you want to make the switch to online but have been hesitant, I'll show you how to do it safely.
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What Types of Car Insurance Do You Need?
These 11 types of car insurance can help cover everything from minor repairs to buying a new car. But which types do you really need?
By Sean Jackson
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Premium Rewards Cards: More Perks, Higher Fees
Some issuers are hiking the annual fee on their flagship luxury credit cards by hundreds of dollars. Are they still worth using?
By Sean Jackson
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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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How to Get Access to Airport Lounges
Want a break from the hustle and bustle of airport traffic? Here are ways to get access to airport lounges.
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How Much a $100K Jumbo CD Earns You
You might be surprised at how fast a jumbo CD helps you reach your goals.
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Where to Store Your Cash in 2026
Set yourself up for success with these strategies.
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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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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,750 for New Cardholders
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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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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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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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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.
By Sean Jackson
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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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Get Three Streaming Services Ad-Free for $8
American Express Platinum cardholders can use their streaming perks to score this ad-free deal for only $8 per month. Here's how.
By Sean Jackson
