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.
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Latest articles by Sean Jackson
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How Your Favorite Stores Use Your Data Against YouFrom online to in-store, retailers track your behavior to set maximum prices. Here's how to fight back.
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Are You Making the Most Of Your Amex Card's Fine Hotels + Resorts Perks?Three examples of hotel stays in Sydney, Vegas and Lisbon show what you get through American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) program.
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Here's Why Mortgage Rates Are RisingWhere the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they are connected and how they impact homebuyers.
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T-Mobile Senior Phone Plans: Are The Perks Worth the Price?Sponsored
Many mobile providers offer deals for seniors. T-Mobile has three phone plans for people 55 and older. We review the plans, the perks and the pricing.
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This Is the Best T-Mobile Deal for SeniorsSponsored
If you're looking to save money on your cell service, consider this T-Mobile deal for seniors.
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There's a Credit Report Crisis Brewing. You Should Be Worried.Here's how to protect your credit health when no one else wants to.
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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.
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Have a CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do NowThese strategies will have you maximizing CD returns even with rising inflation.
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What the New Fed Chair Means for SaversHere's a look at how Kevin Warsh could influence future Fed policy.
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70% of Savers Forget To Do This One Critical ThingMany people focus on saving money. But do you have intentions beyond merely saving?
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Are One-Year CDs A Smart Move Amid Rising Inflation?Savings The best 1-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.
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The Best 5-Year CD Rates NowThe top 5-year CD rates offer up to 4.15%, helping investors reach long-term savings goals.
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates: May 2026No-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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Maximize Your Savings: The Best Jumbo CD Rates to Lock In NowWith inflation at 4.20%, these CDs are among the only savings accounts outpacing it.
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Amex Platinum vs. Venture X: Which Type of Traveler Are You?Each card caters to differing travel philosophies. Discover which one fits your needs.
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The Only Savings Account You Want After the Fed MeetingThe Fed didn't cut rates at its meeting, giving savers more time to secure rates as high as 4.20% APY.
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Top Cash Back Credit Cards: Maximizing Your Rewards in 2026Credit Cards Whether you crave plentiful travel perks, basic cash back, or a high rebate on groceries and gas, you’ll find a card here that suits your tastes.
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Delta's Popular Short-Haul Perk is Going Away — Here's WhyLearn what changes are coming to your shorter trips.
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Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Airline Card Rewards ProgramsFind out which airline credit card rewards programs came out on top.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: IRA ProvidersThe Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Internet Banks
The winners of the Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards' best internet banks category.
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Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Best Cash Back Credit Cards
These are the best cash back credit cards chosen by Kiplinger readers.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Full-Service Brokers
The Kiplinger Readers’ Choice Awards celebrate the best products and services in personal finance.
By Sean Jackson
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: Travel Rewards Cards
These are the best travel rewards cards chosen by Kiplinger readers.
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