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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

Collab Review
July 18, 2023

Collab Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Collab allows you to invest in income-generating student housing with as little as $500. Is it right for your portfolio? Find out in this Collab review.

rover review
July 13, 2023

Rover Review: A Side Hustle App For Dog People

Rover is a unique side hustle app that connects pet owners with animal lovers looking to make extra money. Is it worth it? Find out in this full Rover Review.

Easiest Banks to Open a Business Account
July 10, 2023

The Easiest Banks To Open A Business Account

Opening a business bank account can be tedious and time consuming. Here are 3 banks and fintech companies that are making the process much easier.

Central Research Student Loan Review
July 6, 2023

Central Research CRI Student Loans Review

Central Research Inc. has received a government contract to service student loans. Find out how it may affect you in this Central Research Student Loan Review.

MyBookCart Review
June 22, 2023

MyBookCart Review: Buy And Sell Your Used Textbooks

MyBookCart is an online marketplace where you can buy and sell used textbooks. They offer free shipping on orders over $15 and secure payment via PayPal.

StockMarketEye Review
June 20, 2023

StockMarketEye Review: Portfolio Tracking And Analysis

StockMarketEye is a portfolio tracking tool that allows investors to track their investments across multiple brokerages. Learn more in this StockMarketEye review.

Bold.org Review
June 20, 2023

Bold.org Review: A Free Way To Search For Scholarships

Bold.org matches students with exclusive scholarships on their free platform. But is it worth using? Find out in this Bold.org review.

Sniffspot Review
May 23, 2023

Sniffspot Review: Rent Your Yard As A Dog Park

Sniffspot connects dog owners with property owners. If you have extra land, Sniffspot offers a way to turn that area into an income stream.

Docmerit Review
May 18, 2023

Docmerit Review: Make Extra Money With Your Study Materials

Docmerit connects students who want to buy or sell study notes. If you’re a great notetaker, use Docmerit to sell your notes and make money.

Live Oak Bank Review
May 16, 2023

Live Oak Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Live Oak Bank offers high-yield savings accounts for personal banking and a suite of business banking products. See if it fits your needs.

Stuvia Review
May 9, 2023

Stuvia Review: Set Your Own Price To Sell Your College Notes

Turn your diligent notetaking skills into income. Stuvia is one platform that will pay you for your class notes. See what it offers.

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