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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Where's the Best Place to Save for a House Down Payment?Learn how timing matters when it comes to choosing the right account.
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Earn A Disney Bundle Discount With The Blue Cash Everyday® CardThe Blue Cash Everyday® Card from American Express offers you cash back rewards on streaming, grocery and dining. Best of all, the card offers no annual fee.
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Save on Your Grocery Shop by Maximizing Credit Card RewardsWith grocery bills continuing to rise, maximizing your cash back rewards can be a smart way to save. Here are some credit cards to consider.
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How to Budget as a Couple Without FightingThese tips will help you get on the same page to achieve your financial goals, with minimal drama.
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Premium Rewards Cards: More Perks, Higher FeesSome issuers are hiking the annual fee on their flagship luxury credit cards by hundreds of dollars. Are they still worth using?
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Here’s How to Stream the Super Bowl for LessWe'll show you the least expensive ways to stream football's biggest event.
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4 Psychological Tricks to Save More in 2026Psychology and money are linked. Learn how you can use this to help you save more throughout 2026.
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Hilton Honors Bonus Offer Worth $780Earn 130,000 Hilton Honors bonus points with the American Express Surpass Card.
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Sam's Club Extends A Popular Shopping PerkSam's Club has adopted a new policy on Sundays and holidays. Learn what it is and how to save on a membership.
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Savings Calculator: If You Saved $5K Five Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have NowTools 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.
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How Capital One Venture X's Travel Perks Make the Fee Worth ItTravel Cards Travel cards, like the Capital One Venture X come with a sizable annual fee. Here are four ways to offset it.
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$100 Fee Turning Away Visitors from National ParksDiscover how the new $100 fee will impact your experience visiting 11 of America's most popular parks.
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What to Do When You Bank Lowers Your APYWhy banks lower APYs, options you can explore when it happens and whether more rate cuts are on the horizon.
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How to Safely Open an Online Savings AccountOnline 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?
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How to Get Access to Airport LoungesWant 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 YouYou might be surprised at how fast a jumbo CD helps you reach your goals.
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Where to Stash Your Cash to Outpace Inflation NowSet yourself up for success with these strategies.
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Get Three Streaming Services Ad-Free for $8American Express Platinum cardholders can use their streaming perks to score this ad-free deal for only $8 per month. Here's how.
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Fastest in These StatesCar insurance rates are on the rise everywhere, but it's worse in some states than others. Does your state have the cheapest or most expensive premiums?
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Smart Money Moves Savers Should Make in 2026Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
These steps will get you on the road to achieving your 2026 savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best Walmart Cyber Monday Deals 2025Walmart's Cyber Monday deals are here. Here are our top picks.
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Snowbirds: Avoid These 3 Sneaky Insurance IssuesBefore snowbirds depart for their winter retreat, they should check their insurance coverage for surprises that might arise, or else be on the hook for repairs.
By Sean Jackson
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Paramount+ Black Friday Deal Just $2.99 A MonthChoose Paramount+ Premium or the Paramount+ Essential plan for $2.99 for two months, available from November 25 through December 2.
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