Sarah Sharkey

Contributor

Sarah Sharkey is a personal finance writer who enjoys helping people make informed financial decisions. She lives in Florida with her husband and dogs. When she's not writing, she's outside exploring the coast.

Education

M.S. in Management, University of Florida

B.S. in Biology, University of Florida

Expertise in

Banking
Credit Cards
Loans
Retirement
Saving & Spending

Where you can find them

American Express Savings Rates for April 2024

All information about American Express® Savings has been collected independently by GOBankingRates and has not been reviewed or approved by American Express. American Express® Savings is not...

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Synchrony Bank CD Rates for April 2024

Saving money is an important habit to build. But as you build your savings, where you choose to store your money matters. If you are comfortable giving up access for a set amount of time, you can lock...

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USAA CD Rates for April 2024

A CD can help you move your savings in the right direction. USAA offers some attractive CD terms. If you qualify to work with this financial institution, it could help you build your savings for the...

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Frost Bank Hours: Full Hours and Holiday Schedule

Frost Bank is a regional bank with physical branches across Texas. The San Antonio-based bank has been around since 1868. As of this writing, the bank boasts over 190 physical locations and 1,700 ATMs...

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Here’s Your SoFi Routing Number — Plus What To Do If It’s ‘Invalid’

When working with a financial institution, it's useful to know what your routing number is. You'll need this specific number for a variety of banking tasks, including setting up direct deposit,...

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Explore the Best 18-Month CD Rates for April 2024

An 18-month CD could be the right place to tuck away your savings for the future. While committing your funds to a CD will lock them up for over a year, the choice could help you tap into worthwhile...

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