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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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — January 2025
Our round-up of the top earning high-yield savings accounts available now. Although rates have dropped since their peak, you can still find APYs close to 5%.
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Where to Store Your Cash in 2025
Take a fresh look at budgeting and savings opportunities for where to store your cash this year, to ensure you leave no stone unturned.
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Target Unveils New Gift Card Design to Combat Fraud
With gift card fraud on the rise, some states are cracking down, requiring retailers to change how they sell gift cards.
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Apple Proposes $95 Million Lawsuit Settlement Following Siri Spying Allegations
Apple wants to a settle a five-year lawsuit, where plaintiffs accused the tech giant of using Siri to record conversations to sell to advertisers.
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Ford Issues Recalls of F-Series Trucks Due to Defective Fuel Pumps
Ford issued a recall on over 295,000 of their diesel-powered trucks due to a faulty fuel pump. Ford also issued three other recalls affecting cars and SUVs.
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Where Starbucks Workers are Striking and What It Means For You
Starbucks Workers United organized a nationwide strike through Christmas Eve, impacting locations in nine states and growing until Starbucks meets demands.
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Peacock Cracks Down On Password Sharing: What To Know
Peacock is the latest streaming service to crack down on password sharing. Here's a look at which services are cracking down and how to save on streaming.
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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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A New Tool To Digitally Store Financial Documents
If you're looking for a secure place to store your financial documents, Quicken's LifeHub offers you an easy and affordable way to do so.
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Amazon Prime Flight Deals Offers $25 Plane Tickets for Young Adults
Amazon partners with StudentUniverse to offer $25 flights to young adults with certain Amazon Prime accounts.
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Get Amazon Music Unlimited Free for 3 Months With Audible Included
Deal Treat yourself to the gift of music and literature with a free trial of Amazon Music Unlimited. The service includes Audible, allowing book and music fans to save.
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Which Stores Open Early on Black Friday?
Miss kicking it old-school by shopping at the crack of dawn on Black Friday? These stores are opening their doors early.
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Which Stores Offer Price-Matching During the Holidays?
If you’re searching for the best Black Friday deals, price-matching can help you identify the best of the lot. Here are the stores that do price adjustments.
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Amazon Music Unlimited 3-Month Free Trial for Black Friday
Deal Get a free three-month trial Amazon's premium music subscription service for Black Friday.
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