
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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Earn Up to $1,050 With Marriott Bonvoy Cards From Amex
Get up to 150,000 bonus points with Marriott Bonvoy cards from American Express, plus a free night.
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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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Is ESPN’s New Streaming Service Worth It?
ESPN will release its standalone streaming service this fall for $29.99 per month for one year. Is it worth the cost? We'll break it down.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
No-fee savings accounts help you keep more of your money and earn a rate of return that outpaces inflation.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — May 2025
Our top choices earn rates as high as 4.40%, helping you outpace inflation effortlessly.
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5 Quick Tips To Reduce Electric Bills As Prices Surge
Electric bills surge in the summer as the weather and demand heat up. Employ these tips to lower costs.
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings Watch your money grow effortlessly with a CD. Here are our top picks.
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6 Luxury Cars With Few Recalls This Past Decade
Luxury Cars Recalls help keep drivers safe, but too many can signal reliability problems and cause buyer’s remorse. Here are the most reliable luxury rides.
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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 Rewards Credit Cards of 2025
The best cash-back cards reward you for everyday purchases. See our top picks.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
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Sugar Rush: Kentucky Boy Orders $4,000 in Lollipops from Mom's Phone
A Kentucky mom was surprised to find her son ordered 70,000 lollipops from Amazon. Here's how to ensure a similar oopsie doesn't happen to you.
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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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See How Much Auto Tariffs Could Raise Your Car Insurance Rates
President Donald Trump's 25% auto tariff on imported cars and parts made some companies raise prices. See how this impacts the cost of your car insurance.
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Prepping for Power Outages: How to Keep Comfortable Amid Strong Storms
Power outages happen at any time. Use these tips to keep comfortable when they occur.
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Where to Store Your Cash in 2025
Take a fresh look at budgeting and savings opportunities for where to store your cash this year, to ensure you leave no stone unturned.
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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
At the May Fed meeting, they decided to refrain from rate cuts, giving savers more time to earn a great rate.
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Does Your State Make it Easier to Save Money?
The state you live in can influence how well you're able to save money. See which states make saving easier.
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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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Amazon Haul Considered Displaying Tariff Charges on Some Products
How much will tariffs increase Amazon's prices?
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Get Mint Mobile Unlimited for $15 Monthly With This Deal
Mint Mobile offers their unlimited plan for $15 per month for one year. Is the deal worth it?
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Earn a Discount to The Cultivist With Capital One Venture X
Tour some of the world's top art museums for less when you use your Capital One Venture X card to score a 50% discount to The Cultivist.
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If Trump Fires Jerome Powell, What Happens To Savings and Mortgage Rates?
President Donald Trump expressed his desire to remove Fed Chair Jerome Powell. If the president is successful, how would it impact your savings accounts?
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Starbucks 2025 Dress Code Changes: See the New Look
The 2025 Starbucks dress code change features a uniformed look as part of creating a more familiar and friendly cafe experience.
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