Bank of America Premium Rewards Credit Card Review

Bank of America’s answer to the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card is the Bank of America® Premium Rewards® Credit Card, a premium piece of plastic that rewards dining and travel purchases above all else. In some respects, it’s better than Sapphire Preferred. In others, it falls short. All in all, it’s a better deal — a … Read more

What to Know About Student Loans Before You Borrow

Billion Photos / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Considering borrowing student loans for your education or your children’s? Here’s the basic information you need to know. Federal student loans aren’t always superior Stephen_Payne / Shutterstock.com Long ago, private student loans were awarded in ridiculously high amounts and interest … Read more

5 Tips for Buying Land

Africa Studio / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Point2. Owning your own plot of land is a dream come true for many of us. But, if you’re ready to make that dream a reality, you might be wondering exactly how to go about buying land. Let’s look at the key steps you’ll … Read more

4 Places Where Home Prices Could Plummet 25%

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com As housing prices cool significantly in many U.S. markets, experts have mostly had reassuring words for nervous homeowners. These real estate professionals have insisted that although a price correction is indeed underway, it should be modest — in most places. However, a handful of markets might not be so lucky. A recent … Read more

12 Things That Are Free in February

Matthew Ennis / Shutterstock.com It’s February, and love and freebies are in the air. From complimentary frozen yogurt to no-cost health apps, we’ve rounded up a bouquet of delicious and otherwise enticing deals to help make your month even sweeter. Think of it as our Valentine’s Day gift to you! Read on for everything you … Read more

4 Ways to Save on Pet Expenses in Hard Times

Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Living on the Cheap. Owning a pet can be one of the most rewarding relationships in your life. Pets are loyal, loving and even provide health benefits for their owners, such as lower blood pressure and stress reduction. Unfortunately, pets can be expensive when you … Read more

8 Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Retirement

Krakenimages.com / Shutterstock.com Making big financial mistakes can sabotage the comfort of your golden years. You can wreck even the best-laid plans with a single poor choice. Be aware of these common blunders — some that many people make well before retirement age and others that happen after they leave the workforce — and take … Read more