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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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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$100 Fee Turning Away Visitors from National Parks
Discover how the new $100 fee will impact your experience visiting 11 of America's most popular parks.
By Sean Jackson
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What to Do When You Bank Lowers Your APY
Why banks lower APYs, options you can explore when it happens and whether more rate cuts are on the horizon.
By Sean Jackson
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Best Money Market Accounts — January 2026
Savings Money market accounts deliver checking account flexibility while helping you earn up to 4.10% APY.
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Best 5-Year CD Rates
The top 5-year CD rates offer up to 4.00%, surpassing inflation and helping to reach long-term savings goals.
By Sean Jackson
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The Best 3-Year CDs of 2026
Savings Achieve your savings goals and outpace inflation with our top 3-year CDs picks.
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CD Maturing Soon? Here's What to Do Next
These strategies of what to do when you have a CD maturing soon will have you maximizing returns even with rate cuts.
By Sean Jackson
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How to Safely Open an Online Savings Account
Online banks offer generous APYs that most brick-and-mortar banks can't match. If you want to make the switch to online but have been hesitant, I'll show you how to do it safely.
By Sean Jackson
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What Types of Car Insurance Do You Need?
These 11 types of car insurance can help cover everything from minor repairs to buying a new car. But which types do you really need?
By Sean Jackson
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Premium Rewards Cards: More Perks, Higher Fees
Some issuers are hiking the annual fee on their flagship luxury credit cards by hundreds of dollars. Are they still worth using?
By Sean Jackson
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How to Get Access to Airport Lounges
Want a break from the hustle and bustle of airport traffic? Here are ways to get access to airport lounges.
By Sean Jackson
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How Much a $100K Jumbo CD Earns You
You might be surprised at how fast a jumbo CD helps you reach your goals.
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Where to Store Your Cash in 2026
Set yourself up for success with these strategies.
By Sean Jackson
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Best Cash Back Credit Cards
Credit Cards If you're searching for a credit card that rewards you for everyday purchases, we've chosen the best.
By Sean Jackson
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Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,600 for New Cardholders
Credit Card Bonuses Up to $1,750 for New Cardholders
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Earn Up to $700 With Marriott Bonvoy Cards From Amex
Get up to 100,000 bonus points with Marriott Bonvoy cards from American Express, plus a free night.
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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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?
By Sean Jackson
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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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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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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.
By Sean Jackson
