Every day, we work hard enough to earn money that could help us live a peaceful and stress-free life. It can be disappointing and even frustrating to see all that hard work being sucked away by the government through additional taxes. But if you are one of the lucky ones, then you are owed a … Read more
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
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
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
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
Jim Barber / Shutterstock.com The tax-filing season officially is underway: The IRS now is accepting tax returns for 2022, so the countdown has begun to Tax Day, which this year falls on April 18. If you hope to get a tax refund this year — especially if you want it to be big or arrive … Read more
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
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
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
The Image Party / Shutterstock.com I am not a chef. I have never owned a restaurant. And yet, some of my favorite kitchen purchases have been from restaurant supply stores. Before I had braved one of these stores, I assumed shoppers needed some kind of food-industry ID to be allowed in. I didn’t realize that … Read more