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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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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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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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.
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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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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2026: National Banks
Here are the nation's best banks, as chosen by Kiplinger readers.
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Is It Worth Getting a High-Yield Savings Account Before the Fed Meeting?The Fed didn't cut rates at its April meeting, giving savers more time to capitalize on higher rates.
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How to Help Your Child Financially Without Going BrokeHere's how to help your child while setting healthy boundaries.
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Maryland Set to Ban This 'Predatory' Shopping TacticMaryland is set to become the first state to ban surveillance pricing. Here's what to know about it.
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The Secret Psychological Hack I Used to Save MoreHere's a simple way to make your money work smarter for you.
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I Wouldn't Use These Types of CD Accounts Right NowThe good news is you can earn over 4% on many CDs. However, there are 3 types of CDs I wouldn’t currently recommend.
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Near Retirement? Jumbo CDs Can Protect and Grow Your Cash FastIf you're looking for a less risky option as you approach retirement, learn how much a jumbo CD can earn you in a short time.
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How to Save on Booking a CruiseBooking a cruise using credit card rewards and travel agents can help snag the best deals.
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Earn a $1,000 Bonus Offer with this Capital One CardGet the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card for huge travel perks and a bonus offer worth $1,000.
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What a Smokey and the Bandit Run Costs in Gas TodaySee if the caper is worth today's gas prices in a Trans Am vs a modern car.
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Got a $10k Tax Refund? Here's What You Can Do With ItHere's a solution that benefits both of you.
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How to Watch The Masters for LessIf you plan to watch The Masters and are looking for ways to save, we'll show you several options.
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How to Watch the March Madness Final Four Without CableLearn how to stream the March Madness Final Four live, including channels, apps and the best ways to watch without cable.
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Maximizing the Welcome Offer on The Business Platinum Card® from American Express: How It WorksLearn how the Business Platinum Card® from American Express welcome offer works, including spending requirements and Membership Rewards® Points.
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