My dad, Mark Lloyd Anderson, died a couple of weeks ago on 11/25/24. Here is a eulogy and remembrance of the man I called dad.
Recent Articles
Why Do We Celebrate Our Independence On The Fourth Of July?
Most people assume that because we celebrate on the 4th, that it’s the day our founding fathers actually voted and signed to approve a resolution of independence. But it’s not.
Enjoy Your Memorial Day But Let’s Remember Those Who Gave The Ultimate Sacrifice
On this Memorial Day weekend, thank you to our veterans, and thank you to those who have already paid the ultimate price. You won’t be forgotten.
25 Bible Verses For A Happy New Year!
Here are 25 bible verses for the new year, to help us frame the coming 52 weeks from a positive, hopeful and God focused perspective.
Merry Christmas To One And All: The Original Christmas Story
Jesus’ life is the greatest story ever told, and when you think about how it all started with his birth in extremely humble surroundings, it’s even more amazing.
401k Contribution Limits And Rules
The IRS has released their 401k contribution guidelines for the 2024 tax year. How much can you contribute to your retirement account in 2024?
Traditional And Roth IRA Contribution Limits Announced
The contribution limits for the Roth IRA and Traditional IRA were just announced. Here’s what IRS limits are for the upcoming year.
M1 Finance Review: Free Trading App And Automated Investing
M1 Finance offers a great low-cost app to invest, borrow and spend. Here’s our review of their investing and credit products.
Tablo 4th Gen Over-The-Air DVR Review: The Best Device For Cord Cutters
The Tablo 4th Generation Over-The-Air DVR allows you to watch, pause or record live broadcast TV, all with no ongoing fees, contracts or subscriptions. Here’s our review
Living Stingy: 13 Tips For Spending Less
Stingy living involves being mindful of your purchases and only buying what you need. Here are some tips for spending less.
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Making Money
Build Wealth With An Average Income By Playing Great Financial Defense
Is it possible to build wealth with an average income? According to author Thomas J. Stanley it is, if you play “great financial defense”.
Rakuten Review: Get Cash Back On All Your Purchases
If you’re not using Rakuten when you shop online (or in store) to get cash back, you may be leaving cash on the table. Here’s how Rakuten works.
One Time Economic Recovery Payment Of $250 For People Who Get Federal Benefits. Who Gets One, And Who Doesn’t.
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The law provides for a one-time economic recovery payment of $250 to people who get certain types of Federal benefits. I’ve gotten several questions over the past few weeks about that one time payment, and how it works. There […]
25 Of The Best Gig Economy Jobs
The best gig economy jobs provide the potential to earn a full-time income, while being more flexible than a traditional job. Here are our favorites.
Searching For Better Yields? Lending Club Could Be The Ticket In Tough Economic Times: Returns At 12%
Lending Club continues it’s explosive growth, and should surpass $1 billion in loans originated sometime in October 2012. My returns with Lending Club are now right at 12%.
Saving Money
Ways To Watch TV Without Paying An Arm And A Leg For Cable Or Satellite
Watching Television doesn’t have to be expensive, and you don’t have to pay for Cable TV. Here’s how to watch TV for free when you have no cable or satellite tv.
How Much Gas Are You Wasting?
Gas prices are going up! This past week the cost of gas here in Minnesota has been rising, and is now getting dangerously close to record prices. I’ve been trying to conserve gas, but this week my frugal ways may have gotten the better of me. I thought – I’ll wait one more day to […]
7 Easy Ways To Save Money And Stay Out Of Debt
Here are some easy ways that we’ve found to save money and improve our budget’s bottom line. From saving on utility bills to saving on groceries and beyond.
Spend Money To Slash Your Budget
Sometimes spending money can end up saving you money in the long run. Here’s how.
Lending Club Returns Continue Upward Trend At 11.44%. Lending Club Passes 500 Million In Loan Originations
Lending club announced that they had passed 500 million in loan originations since their inception. My returns also continued to go up, increasing to 11.44%
Reviews
Empower App Review: Track Your Finances And Save Money
Empower Finance app can help you to track your finances, find savings in your budget or cancel unused services. Here is my review of the Empower Finance.
Book Review And Giveaway: Secrets Of A Stingy Scoundrel
This past week while I was on vacation I finally had the chance to read a book that I’ve been meaning to read for a while. The book, Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: 100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets, by Phil Villarreal asks the question, “How far would you go to save money?“. If you’re anything […]
Webull Review: Investing App With Commission Free Trades
Webull is a good choice for a self-directed, experienced investor and especially one who favors technical analysis. Here’s why to give it a look.
PocketSmith Review: Forecast The Future Of Your Finances
If you’ve been searching for an app that provides detailed account information and future forecasts of your finances, PocketSmith might be worth a look.
Have A Debt Free Holiday By Using A Rewards Checking
In the past I’ve advocated planning ahead for regular expenses that come up every year by setting up specific goal based savings accounts at places like Ally Bank or Capital One 360. I believe it’s a good idea to plan ahead for things you know are going to happen, so that when the time arrives […]