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Sarah O'Brien

Sarah O'Brien

Personal finance reporter

Sarah O'Brien reports for CNBC's personal finance team.

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Short selling: What it is, why it's risky and how the 'squeeze' happens

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 29, 2021

Some newlyweds end up facing a 'marriage tax penalty.' Here's when it hits

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 28, 2021

GameStop, AMC or your other stock picks may have soared. Why you may want to unload them

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 28, 2021

Biden is pushing for broader access to health insurance. How you might benefit

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 27, 2021

One year after Covid in America: A financial snapshot

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 26, 2021

You may be able to trim your Medicare costs. Here's how

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 25, 2021

The $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot has a winner. Here are tips for handling the windfall

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 23, 2021

The Mega Millions jackpot is now $1 billion. What to know before you buy a ticket

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 22, 2021

Someone won the $731.1 million Powerball jackpot. Here are mistakes for the winner to avoid

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 21, 2021

Mega Millions jackpot jumps to $970 million and Powerball prize is $730 million

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 20, 2021

Powerball surges to $730 million. Do this first if you win

Sarah O'BrienJanuary 16, 2021

Tied the knot in 2020? Some newlyweds face a marriage tax penalty

Sarah O'BrienDecember 6, 2020