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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Kiplinger Readers' Choice Awards 2025: National BanksReaders' 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 $24.99Peacock 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.
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A Smart Way to Combat Economic RollercoastersSavings 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.
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5 Quick Tips To Reduce Electric Bills As Prices SurgeElectric bills surge in the summer as the weather and demand heat up. Employ these tips to lower costs.
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6 Luxury Cars With Few Recalls This Past DecadeLuxury 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 PhoneA 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 StormsPower outages happen at any time. Use these tips to keep comfortable when they occur.
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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.
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Amazon Haul Considered Displaying Tariff Charges on Some ProductsHow much will tariffs increase Amazon's prices?
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Earn a Discount to The Cultivist With Capital One Venture XTour 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.
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Starbucks 2025 Dress Code Changes: See the New LookThe 2025 Starbucks dress code change features a uniformed look as part of creating a more familiar and friendly cafe experience.
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Sam's Club Plans Aggressive Expansion: Discover Its New LocationsSam's Club expansion plans will open up to 15 new stores each year. Learn where they plan to open in 2025.
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What the House's Vote to Repeal CFPB Bank Overdraft Fees Cap Means For YouThe Senate and House voted to overturn the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's cap on bank overdraft fees. Here's what you need to know.
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The Best One-Year CD if You'll Owe Taxes Next YearA one-year CD allows you to set money aside now for taxes you'll owe next year. We'll show our best choice.
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How to Lower Home Insurance Rates When Climate Change Increases CostsA top insurer warns the damage climate change causes is making it cost-prohibitive for insurers in some areas. Learn how to protect your home and lower costs.
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Lowe's Stores Closing All Locations for 24 Hours: When and WhyLowe's will close all of its retail locations and contact center for one day in April.
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See How Trump's Tariffs Impact Your ShoppingPresident Donald Trump announced tariffs on imported goods from a litany of countries. See how these tariffs will impact your favorite clothing line.
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Why I'd Put My Tax Refund in a Money Market AccountA money market account offers you the benefits of having access to your money when you need it, while earning a rate outpacing inflation.
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Empower Review: Is This Financial Hub Right for You?Sponsored
Empower offers you a way to see all your financial accounts and set savings goals in one digital hub.
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5 CDs to Put Your Tax Refund IntoPlanning to get a tax refund this year? Treat your future self with a risk-free way to grow your money. Here are the 5 best CDs to consider.
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10 Best High-Yield Savings Accounts to Grow Your Tax RefundIf you're getting a tax refund this year and want to grow it, here are the best high-yield savings accounts to make it happen.
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Save 72% On Disney Plus And Stream 'Moana 2' For LessFeature This limited time deal allows you to get the Hulu and Disney Plus Bundle Basic for $2.99 per month for four months. It's also just in time to stream "Moana 2."
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