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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How to Budget as a Couple Without Fighting
These tips will help you get on the same page to achieve your financial goals, with minimal drama.
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.
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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3 Reasons to Use a 5-Year CD As You Approach Retirement
A five-year CD can help you reach other milestones as you approach retirement.
By Sean Jackson
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Here’s How to Stream the Super Bowl for Less
We'll show you the least expensive ways to stream football's biggest event.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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Earn Delta SkyMiles Worth up to $1,200 Plus a Free Ticket
Delta SkyMiles and American Express provide welcome offers worth up to 100,000 SkyMiles on three personal credit cards.
By Sean Jackson
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4 Psychological Tricks to Save More in 2026
Psychology and money are linked. Learn how you can use this to help you save more throughout 2026.
By Sean Jackson
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Trump Nominates Kevin Warsh to Fed Chair. How Will This Impact Savers?
Here's a look at how Warsh could influence future Fed policy if he's confirmed.
By Sean Jackson
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How One Hospital Visit Overseas Could Wreck Your Finances
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Proper planning can give you peace of mind and protection, regardless of what happens on your trips.
By Sean Jackson
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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
The Fed didn't cut rates at its January meeting, giving savers more time to secure rates as high as 4.35% APY.
By Sean Jackson
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Where Do I Park $50,000 Before the Fed Cuts Rates?
Why a mix of CDs can protect $50,000 from shrinking yields.
By Sean Jackson
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
By Sean Jackson
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How Much You'll Earn on a Five-Year CD with $500
savings Discover how much you can earn by placing $500 in a long-term CD.
By Sean Jackson
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Sam's Club Extends A Popular Shopping Perk
Sam's Club has adopted a new policy on Sundays and holidays. Learn what it is and how to save on a membership.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now
Tools Whether you’ve just opened a CD or a high-yield savings account, this simple calculator can show you how much cash you’ll have after a specified period of time.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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$100 Fee Turning Away Visitors from National Parks
Discover how the new $100 fee will impact your experience visiting 11 of America's most popular parks.
By Sean Jackson
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What to Do When You Bank Lowers Your APY
Why banks lower APYs, options you can explore when it happens and whether more rate cuts are on the horizon.
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.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
