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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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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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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Best No-Penalty CD Rates: Lock in Rates Over 4%
Here are some of the best no-penalty CD rates available, with some offering APYs of over 4%.
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Earn $75 in Uber Credits When You Sign Up For Clear
Clear will give new customers $75 in Uber credits when they sign up for a membership.
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Get 60% Off Peacock for a Limited Time
Peacock is offering a 60% discount on their ad-supported plan, which you can buy for $29.99 for a year. The deal runs through February 18.
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Best High-Yield Savings Accounts — February 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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Best CD Rates — A Risk-Free Way to Save
Savings CDs are a good vehicle to help your money grow. Whether you're saving for short or long-term savings goals, there's a CD solution for you.
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Toyota Recalls More Than 140,000 Vehicles Including Lexus SUVs
Toyota issued a recall affecting Tacoma and Camry models, as well as the Lexus RX and NX vehicles.
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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 Cushion Your Tax Refund From Inflation
If you're planning on receiving a tax refund, there are a variety of strategies you can employ to protect it from rising costs.
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After the Fed Meeting, 7 High-Yield Savings Accounts Worth Your While
The Fed didn't cut interest rates during their meeting this week. These high-yield savings accounts offer attractive rates to beat continuing inflation.
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A 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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Ford Issues Recalls of Broncos and Mavericks Over Possible Battery Failure
Ford issued a recall on over 272,000 of their Broncos and Mavericks over possible battery failure. Ford also issued other recalls affecting cars and SUVs.
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Are You Really Prepared for a Financial Emergency?
High inflation and interest rates have impeded the ability of many people to save more. How do you save more with less? We'll show you a few options.
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Do Wildfires Have You Worried About Your Insurance Coverage? Here's What to Do
With the California wildfires causing billions of dollars in damage, now is a good time to assess your homeowner's insurance and ensure it covers disasters.
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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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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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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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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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