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Sarah Sharkey

Sarah Sharkey is a personal finance writer who covers banking, credit, student loans, and insurance for The College Investor. She has written for leading financial outlets including Bankrate, Business Insider, and more, helping readers make confident choices about borrowing, saving, and building wealth.

Sarah holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the University of Florida, and her background in management and research informs her clear, practical approach to complex financial topics. 

Sarah’s latest articles

kashkick review
June 19, 2026

Kashkick Review: Earn Money With Games And Surveys

Looking for some ways to earn some extra cash in your spare time. Find out what Kashkick has to offer in this full review.

529 plan vs. brokerage account
June 15, 2026

529 Plan vs. Trump Accounts vs. Brokerage Account For Children Investing

When saving for your child’s education, what’s the better move, 529 plan, Trump account, or brokerage account? We cover the pros and cons of each. Learn more.

robinhood vs. moomoo vs. webull
June 3, 2026

Robinhood vs. moomoo vs. Webull

Robinhood, moomoo, and Webull are among the most popular online brokerages available today. Which one is right for you? Learn more in our broker comparison.

This illustrative image features a large, stylized white tooth with a dark outline, symbolizing dental education and a future in dentistry. Beside the tooth are two teal-colored coins with dollar signs, representing the significant financial investment required for dental school, as highlighted by the average student loan debt of over $300,000 for graduating dental students. The background is a light gray with various teal geometric shapes, including a large teal rectangle behind the tooth, scattered circles, and a grid of dots, along with white plus signs and circles that add a modern, clean aesthetic. This visual reinforces the article's focus on securing the best dental school student loans, emphasizing key factors like interest rates, loan terms, and borrower protections.
May 13, 2026

5 Best Dental School Student Loans: Federal And Private

The best dental school student loans offer attractive interest rates and flexible repayment options. Here are the best choices for prospective dental students.

A clean, minimalist abstract graphic featuring the EverBank logo, which consists of three horizontal, light blue, slightly curved, and overlapping shapes resembling stylized "E"s or bank notes, positioned against a light blue, rounded rectangular background. The overall image, acting as a visual header or banner for an EverBank review, is filled with various geometric patterns on a white background, including rows of small blue dots, a black outlined triangle with diagonal lines, and black plus signs, conveying a modern and professional banking aesthetic. This image sets the tone for an in-depth review of EverBank's financial products, such as checking, savings, and money market accounts, emphasizing its competitive APY offerings and low fees, and highlighting its identity as the institution formerly known as TIAA Bank.
April 15, 2026

Everbank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

EverBank, formerly TIAA Bank, offers competitive rates, low fees, and access to physical branches in Florida.

Student Loan Limits
February 15, 2026

Student Loan Borrowing Limits For 2026 And 2027

In this article, we explore the student loan borrowing limits for 2026-2027 and what happens if you need more money.

Bilt Rewards review
February 5, 2026

Bilt Rewards Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Tired of paying your monthly rent and getting nothing in return? Bilt allows you to earn rewards on your rent payments. Find out how in our Bilt Rewards review.

Zolve review
January 23, 2026

Zolve Review: Seamlessly Build Your Credit

Zolve is a fintech platform that makes credit building simple and accessible for everyone, even people who don’t reside in the U.S. 

debt snowball vs. debt avalanche
January 22, 2026

Debt Snowball vs. Debt Avalanche: Which Debt Payoff Method Is Best?

We examine the pros and cons of the debt snowball vs. debt avalanche to help you decide which payoff method is best for you.

An illustration depicts a woman with dark hair and a yellow shirt leaning on a large black coin featuring a white "S" in the center, symbolizing savings and investment growth. The background is a vibrant yellow with white financial graphics, including ascending bar charts on the left representing increasing wealth, a rising line graph on the right indicating market trends or high APY, and subtle plus signs suggesting added value. This visual reinforces the article's discussion of Joinsave.com (Save) as a financial platform offering FDIC-insured savings accounts and significant returns, highlighting how users can make the most of their money through sophisticated investment strategies and a relatively high yield. The image effectively conveys the concept of building emergency money and achieving higher returns on savings.
January 2, 2026

Save App Review: Earn A High APY With Market Savings

Save, also known as JoinSave, provides you with wider access to sophisticated investment strategies.

fixed interest rate
January 1, 2026

moomoo Offering 8.1% APY On Your Univested Cash

moomoo has a limited time offer for new users. Earn a staggering 8.1% APY for up to 3 months with its current promotion. Find out more.

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