Sarah Sharkey | The College Investor

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

June 26, 2025

Can You Use A 529 Plan For SAT Or ACT Test Prep Or Tutoring?

SAT and ACT prep courses can get expensive quickly. Unfortunately, you cannot use a 529 plan to cover the cost.

June 3, 2025

Student Loans For Trade School And Career Training

Most trade and vocational schools aren’t eligible for federal student loans. Here are some ways to secure student loans for trade school and career training.

March 13, 2025

Valley Bank Review: High Interest On Savings

Looking for high-interest on savings? Valley Bank offers one of the best rates through its partnership with Raisin. Learn more.

February 28, 2025

MyBudgetCoach Review

MyBudgetCoach is a budgeting app that goes a step further by offering providing you with a personalized budget coach who can help you stick to the plan. If you’re new to budgeting or who has had trouble sticking to a budget in the past, MyBudgetCoach might be the accountability solution you’ve been waiting for. We explore what […]

February 6, 2025

Western Alliance Bank Review: Pros, Cons, & Alternatives

Western Alliance Bank offers a high-yield personal savings account with an attractive APY, but are its business accounts worth using? Learn more.

January 28, 2025

Sparrow Student Loan Comparison Review

Sparrow is a student loan comparison engine that will allow you to get quotes for student loans from multiple lenders at once.

January 17, 2025

Panacea Financial Student Loans Review: Pros And Cons

Panacea Financial is a financial services company catering to doctors. Learn more about its medical school student loan refinancing options in this full review.

January 12, 2025

What Is Dual Enrollment In College And High School?

If the thought of saving time and money by taking college-level classes while in high school, dual enrollment might be for you.

January 3, 2025

CD Valet Review: Online CD Marketplace

Looking for the best rate on a certificate of deposit? Online CD marketplaces like CD Valet can take the work out. Learn more in our CD Valet review.

December 30, 2024

Ownwell Review: Lower Your Property Taxes

Ownwell works with property owners to lower their property taxes. They use a team of experts to help homeowners successfully appeal unfair assessments.

December 12, 2024

Best Bank Accounts For Freelancers

The best bank accounts for independent contractors feature low fees, attractive APYs, and features to streamline your bookkeeping and tax payments. Learn more.

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