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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Walmart Deals Go Head-to-Head with Amazon Prime Day: Our Anti-Prime Picks
Walmart Deals runs through July 13, giving shoppers two extra days compared to Amazon Prime. Here are the best anti-Prime deals to consider.
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Is It Worth Getting a Free iPhone Through T-Mobile?
T-Mobile offers a free iPhone 16 Pro with select plans, including a 55+ option. Is the incentive worth the switch over?
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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This Savings Account Earns You More Than $4,000. Here's How
See how a jumbo CD can help you reach your savings goals quicker.
By Sean Jackson
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Chase Increases Sapphire Reserve Annual Fee by 45%: Are the New Perks Worth It?
Chase announced sweeping changes to its Sapphire Reserve card.
By Sean Jackson
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Save on Your Grocery Shop by Maximizing Credit Card Rewards
With 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 Make the Most Of Your Credit Card Rewards in 2025
Perks are a large reason why we get the credit cards we do, but studies show we don’t use them to their full potential. Here are some tips to maximize credit card rewards.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Hotel Card Programs
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which hotel credit card rewards programs came out on top.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Airline Card Programs
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which airline credit card rewards programs came out on top.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Travel Credit Cards
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which travel rewards credit cards came out on top.
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5 New Car Features That Don't Seem So Futuristic Anymore
Car Features Cars are becoming more advanced by the day. We look at all the ways these innovations could benefit you.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Cash Back Cards
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which cash back credit cards came out on top.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: National Banks
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which national banks came out on top.
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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: Internet Banks
Readers' Choice Awards In our 2025 Readers' Choice Awards survey, readers evaluated financial providers. Find out which internet banks came out on top.
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Peacock Deal: Get a Year of Streaming for Only $24.99
Peacock is offering 60% off its Premium plan through May 30. Use promo code SPRINGSAVINGS to get a full year of streaming for just $24.99.
By Sean Jackson
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A Smart Way to Combat Economic Rollercoasters
Savings With rates on CDs remaining high for now, a CD ladder allows you to maximize your returns with flexibility to your cash when you need it.
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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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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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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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.
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
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Amazon Haul Considered Displaying Tariff Charges on Some Products
How much will tariffs increase Amazon's prices?
By Sean Jackson
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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.
By Sean Jackson
