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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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2025
Savings Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.
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Best One-Year CD Rates
Savings The best 1-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.
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The Best High-Yield Savings Accounts of December 2025
Our high-yield savings account picks earn you rates as high as 4.35%, helping you outpace inflation and grow your savings quicker.
By Sean Jackson
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
If you want to achieve short-term savings goals, these are the best options to consider. Best of all, they are fee-free.
By Sean Jackson
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Get Three Streaming Services Ad-Free for $8
American Express Platinum cardholders can use their streaming perks to score this ad-free deal for only $8 per month. Here's how.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards for You
credit cards Pack your bags and earn rewards for traveling. We chose the best cards for airline, hotel and other perks to help you save money.
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Car Insurance Rates Are Rising Fastest in These States
Car 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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How Capital One Venture X's Travel Perks Make the Fee Worth It
Travel 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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Credit Cards With No Foreign Transaction Fees
Enjoy traveling abroad? Find a credit card with no foreign transaction fees or your spending could add up to a big chunk of change.
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Smart Money Moves Savers Should Make in 2026
Sponsored by Physicians Mutual
These steps will get you on the road to achieving your 2026 savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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Best Money Market Accounts — December 2025
Savings A money market account helps you maximize returns and outpace inflation.
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Make This Savings Move Now or Regret It in the Spring
The Fed might lower rates for a third time at its meeting next week. Does a long-term CD offer enough of a return to withstand this cut?
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I’ve Got $50,000 Burning A Hole in My Pocket. Where Do I Park It When the Fed Cuts Rates So I Don’t Lose Ground?
Why a mix of CDs can protect $50,000 from shrinking yields.
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10-Year Treasury Yield's Effect on Mortgage Rates
Where the 10-year Treasury yield moves, mortgage rates follow. Learn why they're linked and how they affect homebuyers.
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High-Yield Savings Accounts to Get Before the Fed Meeting
High-yield savings accounts declined when the Fed cut rates at its October meeting. However, some accounts can still help you stay ahead of inflation.
By Sean Jackson
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Could Trump Accounts be the Best College Savings Option?
We compare Trump Accounts to other college savings options.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best Walmart Cyber Monday Deals 2025
Walmart's Cyber Monday deals are here. Here are our top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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Snowbirds: Avoid These 3 Sneaky Insurance Issues
Before 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 Month
Choose Paramount+ Premium or the Paramount+ Essential plan for $2.99 for two months, available from November 25 through December 2.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best No-Penalty CD Rates
No-penalty CDs offer a high rate of return with the flexibility to access your cash as needed. Explore our top picks.
By Sean Jackson
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T-Mobile Offers Senior Phone Plans: Are The Perks Worth the Price?
T-Mobile has three senior phone plans. See which perks you receive with each.
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The 'Soft' Banking Trend That Could Transform Your Savings
The "soft switching" banking trend allows you to explore a new bank account while keeping your primary one. See how it could benefit you.
By Sean Jackson
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings The best CD rates allow you to outpace inflation and reach your savings goal fast. See our top picks.
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10 Areas With the Highest Energy Bills
Energy prices keep rising. Discover the reasons behind the hikes, the areas most affected and how you can save on energy costs.
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