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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

currency.com review
July 5, 2022

Currency.com Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Currency.com is a platform that helps you buy cryptos online safely and instantly. Find out how it compares to other crypto platforms out there. 

Perpay Review
June 28, 2022

Perpay Review: Is It Worth Using For Online Shopping?

Perpay is a platform that allows you to buy your favorite products while paying over time through payroll direct deposit and building your credit at the same time.

zacks investment research
June 21, 2022

Zacks Investment Research Review: Pros And Cons

Zacks Stock Research can serve as a valuable tool to help you track down the information you need to research a particular stock.

halal investing
June 17, 2022

What Is Halal Investing?

If you’re familiar with the Islamic faith, consider halal investing. Here’s how to build a portfolio that is aligned with your beliefs.

Financial aid for online schools
June 15, 2022

Can You Get Financial Aid For Online Classes?

Online schools and courses can be expensive, so it’s helpful to find an online school that accepts financial aid. Here’s how to find them.

vola review
May 17, 2022

Vola Review | Cash Advance Membership

Vola is an app that promises a solution to help you permanently avoid overdraft fees through instant cash advances. But there’s a catch…

Continental Bank Review
April 26, 2022

Continental Bank Review: Pros and Cons

Continental Bank is an FDIC-Insured bank that offers competitive rates on savings accounts and certificates of deposit.

RetailMeNot Dealfinder
April 12, 2022

RetailMeNot Deal Finder App Review: Pros And Cons

The RetailMeNot Deal Finder will help you find the best coupon codes and rebates when you’re online shopping.

Just Keep Buying
April 1, 2022

Just Keep Buying By Nick Maggiulli Book Review

Just Keep Buying offers insightful investment and saving advice that’s backed up with lots of research. If you enjoy diving into the numbers, then you’ll really enjoy this book.

An isometric illustration depicts a man celebrating as he breaks through a red "RETIREMENT" banner, having outrun his office job, which is portrayed as a monstrous, wheeled desk with chains for legs. The man, dressed in a business suit, has his arms raised in triumph, symbolizing the achievement of financial independence and early retirement. The banner represents the goal of the F.I.R.E. (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, while the desk-monster signifies the demanding nature of traditional work from which he has escaped. This visual metaphor highlights the article's discussion of disciplined savings strategies and the pursuit of freedom from financial survival to achieve a desired lifestyle.
October 25, 2021

What Is The FIRE Movement?

The FIRE movement encourages followers to pursue financial independence by increasing their savings. Learn the different type of F.I.R.E.

A digitally illustrated image depicts a stylized tree with green leaves, symbolizing growth and knowledge, against a clean white and gray gradient background. Instead of fruit, several colorful books with varying spine colors, including red, green, yellow, and blue, are nestled within the branches, suggesting that learning and reading are integral to development and financial success. The books appear to be "growing" from the tree, representing the accumulation of wisdom found in resources like "The F.I.R.E. Planner." In the bottom left corner, the logo for "The College Investor" is prominently displayed in red and white text, emphasizing the article's source and its focus on financial independence and educational content for investors. This visual reinforces the article's theme of using educational materials, such as Michael Quan's "The F.I.R.E. Planner" workbook, to cultivate financial independence goals and achieve financial freedom through practical advice and real-life experiences.
May 8, 2021

The F.I.R.E. Planner Book Review: A Thoughtful And Practical Read

The F.I.R.E. Planner explores the path to financial independence and offers practical steps to help you achieve your F.I.R.E. goals.

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