Jake Arky
Jake is a contributor for GOBankingRates. His articles have also been featured on MSN and Yahoo Sports. He is also an actor, producer, and educator. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dramatic writing from New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. In 2009, Jake co-founded So Say We All: 501c3 literary and performing arts non-profit organization whose mission is to create opportunities for individuals to tell their stories, and tell them better, through three core priorities: publishing, performance, and education.
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
- linkedin.com/in/jake-arky-0a775222
Publications
- GOBankingRates481 articles
- yahoo.com1 article
- Money Digest
- Static Media
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3 Affordable Travel Destinations Perfect for Your Family in Summer 202522 Apr—GOBankingRatesBipPix / Shutterstock.com Money in your family’s budget might be tight this year. After all, prices on many items are high, and certain sacrifices have to be made to make ends meet. Even so, that doesn’t mean you have to give up a fun family vacation this summer. There are plenty of destinations available for you and your loved ones to go to while not overspending in the process. Here are some affordable travel destinations perfect for your family this summer. Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach,...
4 Finance Influencers on TikTok that Actually Give Good Advice11 May—GOBankingRatesFinancial literacy is a skill that very few can master, let alone teach on a public platform. As social media platforms become increasingly flooded with misinformation, it’s hard to know who or what to trust, particularly when it comes to money. That being said, there are a few TikTok influencers in the financial space who are dubbed as “finfluencers” who know what they are talking about when it comes to money management, some even being recognized by apps like Chime as the experts on...
What If Your Groceries Doubled in Price?26 Apr—GOBankingRatesThere is no easy way around the fact that everything is getting more expensive these days, especially groceries. With the global economy fluctuating up and down and no ease in sight, consumers are left to foot the bill, which has often become twice as much money for them, if not more. If you are seeing your groceries prices double, here are some tips from experts on what to do. Purchase Generic Brands “One of the shopping mistakes many make that ends up doubling their grocery bills is they...
5 Reliable Used Cars Worth Buying, According to George Kamel28 Apr—GOBankingRatesYoutube personality and personal finance expert George Kamel wants to make sure you are taken for a great ride. Not in the sense that you get shaken down for all your money-no, Kamel created a YouTube video that breaks down his top choices for used cars to buy in 2025, with help from the used cars ranked by MotorTrend for this year. All of these cars are, in Kamel’s opinion, solid picks that come with high safety ratings, excellent fuel efficiency and an overall good value by being priced at...
Don’t Want To Invest In Stocks Right Now? Here Are 5 Good Alternatives27 Apr—GOBankingRatesCommitment to Our Readers Have you checked your portfolio lately? On second thought, maybe hold off on taking a peek at the numbers. It’s no surprise that with tariffs running wild on the economy, the stock market may be making some people nervous right now. While it might seem like stocks are the best and quickest way to earn some extra passive income, there are other methods for investing that you can check out until the roller-coaster ride of the global markets calms down. Here are some...
