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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

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June 28, 2024

Best Coding Bootcamp Student Loan Options

Coding bootcamps are expensive. However, some private lenders offer funding. Here are the best coding bootcamp student loans. Learn more.

ROI App review
June 25, 2024

ROI App Review: Net Worth Tracking

Struggling to keep track of investments spread across multiple accounts? Find out how the ROI app can help you track your net worth from one location.

Toluna review
June 20, 2024

Toluna Review: Earn Cash With Online Surveys

Toluna Influencers is a market research company that pays you to complete online surveys. Find out how Toluna compares in our full review.

Jenius bank review
June 14, 2024

Jenius Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Jenius Bank is an online bank offering a high APR on savings, and personal loans. How does Jenius compare? Find out in our full Jenius Bank review.

TransUnion review
June 6, 2024

TransUnion Review: Credit Score Monitoring

TransUnion is one of the three major U.S. credit bureaus. It offers paid credit monitoring and identity theft support. Learn more in our full TransUnion review.

One review
May 17, 2024

One Banking Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

One is a banking app that offers a no-fee online checking account with a savings component. How does it compare? Find out in this One review.

sun canyon bank review
May 14, 2024

Sun Canyon Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Sun Canyon Bank offers worthwhile APYs for some products and enhanced insurance coverage options, but is lacking in other areas.

first internet bank review
May 3, 2024

First Internet Bank Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

First Internet Bank is the original online bank. It offers personal and business bank accounts, money market savings, CDs, and more.

Pogo review
April 30, 2024

Pogo Review: Pros, Cons, And Alternatives

Pogo is an app that pays you cash for sharing your data. You can also make money by taking surveys, playing games, and more. Learn more in out Pogo review.

wiser advisor review
April 25, 2024

WiserAdvisor Review: Find A Financial Advisor

WiserAdvisor vets all their advisors and will match you with an advisor that meets your criteria in just a matter of minutes.

YNAB vs. Empower
April 23, 2024

YNAB vs. Empower: Comparing Two Popular Budgeting Tools

YNAB and Empower are both popular budgeting tools, but which one is better for you? Find out in our head-to-head comparison. Learn more.

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