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Sarah Gage

Former Managing Editor
  • 19
    Years of Experience
Ribbon Icon EXPERTISE
  • Personal finance
  • Debt management
  • Building savings
  • Improving credit
  • Business finance
Education Icon EDUCATION
  • Bachelor of Arts, University of Michigan

Sarah Gage is a former managing editor on the Bankrate team. Sarah has more than 19 years of professional writing and editing experience, and she is passionate about providing clear, concise information that helps people take control of their personal finances. Her finance writing has been featured by Entrepreneur, Tally and Happy Money, among others.

Outside of her work, Sarah enjoys camping, hiking, and planning her next rewards travel trip.

Sarah wants you to know

One of the best reasons to take control of your personal finances is that money gives you access to options. Whether that's the decision of where to send your child for higher education or the option to leave a bad job, getting better with money isn't just about interest rates or APRs. It's about making a tangible difference in the quality of your life through access to better options and opportunities.

Sarah's Picks

An image of a rural bank building set in front of a mountainous landscape
11 MIN READ

12 million Americans live in banking deserts. How hidden costs hold them back

Without nearby banks, consumers pay more to cash checks, borrow money and save.

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10 MIN READ

Economists are realizing the job market is cooling. Workers have known it for months.

Before data started to show that the job market was slowing, cracks appeared in people’s lives first.

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4 MIN READ

Survey: Younger generations more likely to keep financial secrets from partners

Bankrate data explores which generations are most likely to keep financial secrets.

Sarah's latest articles