
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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I Wouldn't Use These Types of CD Accounts Right Now
The good news is you can earn over 4% on many CDs. However, there are three types of CDs I wouldn’t currently recommend.
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Get Amazon Music Unlimited Free for 3 Months With Audible Included
Deal New customers can try out Amazon Music Unlimited free for three months. Along with ad-free music, enjoy audio books from Audible.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — April 2025
A high-yield savings account can help you earn a rate outpacing inflation while giving you access to your cash when you need it. See our top choices.
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See How Much Auto Tariffs Could Raise Your Car Insurance Rates
President Donald Trump issued a 25% tariff on all car imports. See how this tariff impacts the cost of your car insurance.
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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
No-penalty CDs give you the best of both worlds. You'll earn a healthy rate of return with the ability to take some withdrawals throughout the term.
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The Best 1-Year CD if You Will Owe Taxes Next Year
A 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 Costs
A 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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3 Ways to Stream The Masters and Save Money
If you plan to stream The Masters and are looking for ways to save, we'll show you several options.
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Best No-Fee High-Yield Savings Rates
Looking for a risk-free way to grow your money, avoid fees, and stay ahead of inflation? Here are the best accounts to consider.
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Lowe's Stores Closing All Locations for 24 Hours: When and Why
Lowe's will close all of its retail locations and contact center for one day in April.
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Here’s How to Stream Men's March Madness for Less
The national championship game is tonight. See how to stream it for free.
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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings Are you interested in a certificate of deposit? We choose the top options for a wide variety of terms, so you can find the one that meets saving goals.
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See How Trump's Tariffs Impact Your Shopping
President 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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Are You Making the Most Of Your Amex Card's Fine Hotels + Resorts Perks?
Three examples of hotel stays in Sydney, Vegas and Lisbon show what you get through American Express' Fine Hotels + Resorts (FHR) program.
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Why I'd Put My Tax Refund in a Money Market Account
A 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?
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 Into
Planning 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 Refund
If 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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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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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
At the March Fed meeting, they decided to refrain from rate cuts, giving savers more time to earn a great rate.
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Here's How to Get the Disney Plus, Hulu, Max Bundle for $10
American Express Platinum cardholders can use their streaming perks to score this ad-free deal for only $10 per month. Here's how.
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Save 72% On Disney Plus And Stream 'Moana 2' For Less
Feature 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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10 Cities Hardest Hit By Inflation
Was your city hit harder by inflation? Here are the 10 cities where residents saw prices rise the highest.
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How to Shelter Your Tax Refund from the CPI Inflation Rate
Are you expecting a tax refund? Here are some ways to grow it so it outpaces the CPI inflation rate.
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