Sarah Sharkey

Sarah Sharkey has written more than 190 articles for FinanceBuzz, where her goal is to help readers make more informed decisions. She specializes in retirement planning, Social Security, mortgages, insurance, and money management. Popular articles include what advisors wish retirees knew, how Americans' savings compare by age 65, and how to grow a modest sum into a seven-figure nest egg.

Sarah holds an M.S. in management and a B.S. in biology, both from the University of Florida. Her work has been featured in GOBankingRates, Yahoo Finance, USA Today, Rocket Mortgage, and Bankrate.