Sarah Archambault

Sarah Archambault

Sarah Archambault is a personal finance writer and editor who enjoys helping others figure out how to make smart financial decisions. She’s an expert in credit education, auto finance, banking, personal loans, insurance and credit cards. She has created and edited content for Credit Karma as well as national insurance providers and financial institutions.

Popular articles from Sarah

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The Pros and Cons of Certificates of Deposit (CDs)

CDs offer better returns than savings accounts and less risk than stocks and bonds, but yo...

Aug 20, 2023Certificate of deposit (CD)

What to Do if You are Denied a Car Loan

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What Is Home Title Fraud?

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Latest articles from Sarah

Can You Lose Money in a High-Yield Savings Account?

In general, you can't lose money in a high-yield savings account since it's considered a s...

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What Are Wholesale Mortgage Lenders?

Wholesale mortgage lenders offer home loans through a third party, like a mortgage broker,...

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Can You Use Home Equity to Buy a Second Home?

You may be able to borrow against the equity in your home to buy a second property, like a...

May 10, 2025Mortgage

How to Use Home Equity for Remodeling

You may be able to borrow against the equity in your home to pay for home improvements usi...

Apr 29, 2025Mortgage

Should I Use a Home Equity Loan for Debt Consolidation?

Home equity loans let you borrow against your home's equity, which you could use to pay of...

Apr 20, 2025Mortgage

What Is a Property Deed?

Property deeds are legal documents that identify property ownership and record property tr...

Apr 14, 2025Mortgage

How Long Does It Take to Get Car Insurance?

It usually only takes a few minutes to get a car insurance quote online, especially if you...

Mar 7, 2025Auto insurance

DUI vs. DWI: What’s the Difference?

A DUI or DWI is a type of serious motor vehicle offense that can cost you fines and jail t...

Mar 5, 2025Auto insurance

8 Safe Driving Tips

Practice safe driving habits to help protect yourself and others from injury and death, av...

Feb 25, 2025Auto insurance

What Is a Convenience Check?

Credit card convenience checks can be used to access credit for cash advances, purchases a...

Mar 28, 2024Credit card basics

What’s the Difference Between a Money Order and a Cashier’s Check?

Money orders and cashier's checks are both types of secure paper payments that can be used...

Mar 21, 2024Personal finance

Can Rising Insurance Rates Affect My Mortgage?

Increasing homeowners insurance rates can directly affect your mortgage payment if your le...

Feb 21, 2024Mortgage