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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

Ponce Bank Review
September 20, 2022

Ponce Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Ponce Bank offers high-yield savings rates, CDs, and money market accounts. See how they stack up against other savings accounts.

skyone credit union
September 15, 2022

SkyOne Federal Credit Union Review: Pros And Cons

Considering a credit union? We review SkyOne Federal Credit Union, which has relatively high APYs to help build your savings.

sallie mae
September 13, 2022

Sallie Mae Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

You may associate Sallie Mae with student loans, but it’s also a bank with some pretty competitive savings interest rates. See if Sallie Mae Bank is right for you.

Penny Stocks
September 5, 2022

What Are Penny Stocks?

A penny stock is a type of stock that trades for $4 or less. While it might seem cheap to invest, it’s high risk. Here’s what you need to know before you jump in.

taking stock book review
August 16, 2022

Taking Stock Book Review

Told from the lens of a hospice doctor, “Taking Stock” is a reminder to take control of your finances and live without regrets.

flare account review
August 9, 2022

Flare Account Review: Debit Card With A High-Yield Savings Option

The Flare Account offers a debit card and an option to open a high-yield savings account that earns up to 6% APY.

Rich Dad Poor Dad book review
August 4, 2022

Rich Dad Poor Dad Book Review

Rich Dad Poor Dad is a classic personal finance read that will change the way you think about your relationship with money and your future.

simplist mortgage review
July 21, 2022

Simplist Mortgage Review: Compare Mortgage Rates

Simplist Mortgage is a platform to help you easily comparison shop for the best mortgage rates with a single application.

fizz review
July 14, 2022

Fizz Debit Card Review: Build Credit In College

The Fizz debit card was created to help you avoid the trap of overspending and build credit at the same time while in school.

Finblox review
July 12, 2022

Finblox Review: Earn Rewards On Your Crypto

Finblox is a tool that could help you grow your cryptocurrency portfolio without constantly buying new assets.

first tech credit union review
July 7, 2022

First Tech Student Loan Refinancing Review

If you’re looking to consolidate your student loans or lower your payments, you may consider First Tech Federal Credit Union.

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