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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

OneClass Review
May 4, 2023

OneClass Review: Flexible Side Hustle For Excellent Notetakers

Use OneClass to earn spending money by turning in your study notes and use it to ace your tests. See what OneClass has to offer.

Save
April 29, 2023

Raisin Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Raisin partners with banks and credit unions to offer unique savings and CD accounts with high interest rates.

An illustration with a light background features a large, teal-colored bank building on the right with a triangular roof, a circular window, and six black columns, representing traditional banking institutions. To the left, a white speech bubble with a thick black outline contains three teal horizontal lines, suggesting a conversation or message related to financial advice. Several small teal plus signs and circles are scattered across the image, adding to the graphic design. The bottom left corner partially displays the text "COLLEGE INVESTOR" in black capital letters. This image visually introduces an article discussing the advantages of fintech companies like Chime over traditional big banks, particularly highlighting their fee structures and modern banking solutions for young people.
April 6, 2023

Found Business Banking Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Run a one-person business? Found is a compelling business banking alternative with no hidden fees, tax calculators, and more.

Visible Mobile Review
April 4, 2023

Visible Mobile Review: Inexpensive Unlimited Plans

Visible Mobile offers an affordable option for anyone looking to get the coverage they need without breaking the bank. See what they offer.

Buxfer Review
March 23, 2023

Buxfer Review: A Budgeting Tool For The Detail-Oriented

Buxfer allows you to track your budget, investments, and plan for retirement in one place.

Primis Bank review
March 23, 2023

Primis Bank Savings Review: Relatively High Yield And Low Fees

Primis Bank offers savings options that help you build your savings. It’s worth taking a look at what Primis Bank has to offer.

crowdtap review
March 7, 2023

Crowdtap Review: Rewards For Taking Surveys

Interested in earning something extra in your spare time? Crowdtap may be an option to consider by taking surveys. See what it offers.

How to Use an ATM
February 21, 2023

How To Use An ATM

If you’re brand new to the banking and ATM world, there are certain things you should know about using ATMs. Here’s how to use an ATM.

Spruce mobile banking
February 14, 2023

Spruce Review: Fee-Free Mobile Banking With Cash Back

Spruce is a mobile banking platform without hidden fees and enticing rewards like automatic cash back. Find out if it makes sense for you.

CashApp vs. Venmo vs. Zelle vs. Paypal
February 8, 2023

CashApp vs. Venmo vs. Zelle vs. PayPal

Want to know the differences between CashApp, Venmo, Zelle, and PayPal? We break it down and show you which one may best suit your needs.

Firstcard Review
January 24, 2023

Firstcard Review: A Debit Card Built For College Life

Firstcard, a student debit card, aims to help college students with financial responsibilities while offering 15% cash back on purchases.

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