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Recent Articles

Philo TV Review 2025: A Budget-Friendly Streaming Option for Cord-Cutters
Read our updated Philo review to discover how this affordable streaming service can save you money on your favorite shows.

What You Need To Know About The Proposed 50-Year Mortgage: Trump’s Plan, History, and Key Comparisons
Explore the pros and cons of the 50-year mortgage and how it could impact homeownership in today’s economy.

The Inspiring History of Veterans Day: From Armistice Day to Honoring America’s Heroes
Explore the History of Veterans Day and its evolution from Armistice Day to a tribute to America’s service members.

2026 Retirement Contribution Limits: Maximize Your 401(k), IRA, and Roth Savings
Explore the 2026 retirement contribution limits to maximize your tax-advantaged savings while navigating inflation constraints.

7 Biblical Money Principles That Still Work in 2025 (And How to Apply Them Today)
Learn seven biblical money principles to help you save and invest wisely, even in a volatile economic landscape.

A Eulogy And A Remembrance Of My Dad, Mark Lloyd Anderson
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.

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.
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Making Money
Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog: Creating Content, Optimizing SEO And Promoting Your Site
One of the keys to making money with a blog is creating great content. Once you do, you’ll need to optimize SEO, promote your posts via social media, commenting, guest posting and other outlets to generate traffic.
Ways To Make Extra Money Series: Guide To Diversifying Your Sources Of Income
If you’re trying to get out of debt, or trying to fully fund your retirement, it can be a lot easier to get ahead if you’re able to make extra money on the side. This series of posts will give ideas for how to create supplemental income to pad your bottom line.
Swagbucks Review: What Is It, How Does It Work And What Can You Win?
Swagbucks allows you to earn rewards points redeemable for gift cards and merchandise, for searching the web, filling out surveys, watching videos and more.
Flawed Financial Philosophy: Folklore We Need To Overcome
What we believe and why truly matters. Too often we believe traditions that are not rooted and the Good Book. Here are 3 that we need to challenge.
Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog: Advice From Successful Bloggers
Over the last few weeks I’ve been soliciting tips, tricks and best practices from successful bloggers – asking them what their best advice is when it comes to making money with a blog. Many of them were kind enough to respond with some great answers. So here they are! Let’s jump right in and get […]
Saving Money
Simple Old Fashioned Hobbies And Tasks You Can Do To Save Money
There are plenty of tasks and hobbies that we can partake in to save some money. Here are some of our favorite ways to save.
8 Things You Can Do This Year To Improve Your Finances Next Year
If you are looking for a stronger financial position in the new year, you can’t go wrong with these 10 strategies.
Improve Your Financial Situation By Making This One Change
This year, take the time to surround yourself with people who are responsible with their money. You’ll be amazed how much your own financial life improves.
How To Be An Extreme Saver, Or At Least Save A Bit More
Extreme savers are a select group who often save in excess of 50-70% of their income. The lifestyle isn’t without sacrifice, but it can be done. Here’s how.
Why I Try To Avoid Stocking Up On Deals
Do you still buy items on clearance and stock up or do you take an as-needed approach? Here’s why I try to avoid stocking up on deals.
Reviews
TurboTax Review: Your Taxes, Simplified
Over the years TurboTax has quietly become one of the top names in tax preparation software. Their software is known for it’s ease of use and it’s accuracy.
Amazon Kindle: Money Saver Or Waster? Should I Get One?
For a while now I’ve intrigued by the thought of buying an e-reader device along the lines of the Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook or an Apple iPad. I’ve taken a look at all three at local electronics stores. The Nook was intriguing as it was similar to the Kindle, but it also has […]
Betterment Updates Their Site To Give Better Advice, Enhanced Reporting And Better Site Performance
This week Betterment announced site updates including improvements to site performance, personalized advice and more data to help in analyzing your account.
ING Direct Investing Review: ShareBuilder Renamed, Refocused And Simplified
This week ING Direct announced that they would be renamed from ING Sharebuilder to ING Direct Investing. They also launched a cleaner, simpler site.
Haven Life Review: Term Life Insurance Made Easy
Haven Life is an insurance agency that offers term life insurance via a quick and easy online quote process. Here’s what you should know.


