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

5 Cheap Cities To Live In To Feel Like You’re Always on Vacation

What if you lived in a vacation spot or nearby? You could create a vacation dream. Explore some affordable cities that put vacation living within reach.

by Sarah Sharkey

This Was the Salary Required To Be Upper Middle Class in 1985

Discover the surprising salary it took to be upper middle class in 1985—and how it compares to today’s income standards.

by Sarah Sharkey

I Asked ChatGPT for the Best Deals at Costco This Summer — Here’s What It Said

A year ago, using ChatGPT felt slightly like living in a science fiction movie. But as artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) evolve, they've started taking up more space in our...

by Sarah Sharkey

Wells Fargo Says To Avoid This Investment and Buy US Stocks Instead — Should You Invest?

Wells Fargo urges investors to steer clear of one asset and shift to US stocks. Find out what they’re avoiding—and if you should follow their lead.

by Sarah Sharkey

FICO Score vs. Credit Score: What Lenders Really Use

Not sure how a FICO score vs. credit score affects you? Find out which one matters most for credit approvals and interest rates.

by Sarah Sharkey

Student Loan Scams Rise as Forgiveness Wanes — 6 Ways To Verify Legitimacy

With so many recent changes circulating in the federal student loan space and sophisticated fraudsters, it's easier than ever to fall for a student loan scam.

by Sarah Sharkey

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