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Recent Articles

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.

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.
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Making Money
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.
How To Plan For Long Term Income Loss
If you’re expecting to have long term income loss, no matter what the reason, this post is for you. I’ve found that if I write about the financial events occurring in my life, others will most likely identify and benefit from the discussion. In a few years time, my wife will be solely focusing on […]
10 Places To Sell Or Trade Your Unused (Or Broken) Electronics
Selling your old (or even broken) electronic devices can mean cash in your pocket. Here are 10 places you can sell them to get a little extra money.
Higher Education Can Have A Negative Effect On Your Level Of Wealth
We’re all used to hearing that if we want to get ahead in life, you need to get a college education. Today I want to talk about an idea that is rarely discussed. The idea that education can negatively affect your bottom line! Education And Wealth: Millionaires Are Well Educated Now before we get too […]
Leave An Inheritance For Your Children
Do you plan to leave your children an inheritance? If so, what steps are you taking today to do so?
Saving Money
Trim Savings Assistant Helps You To Save Money Automatically
Trim is a free service that helps you to save money by canceling unused subscriptions, negotiating lower costs, automating savings and more.
How And When To Save For College For Your Children
If you have children one thing you’ve probably started to think about is how you’re going to be able to pay for their college education. Here are some options.
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.
Would You Invest A Portion Of Your Emergency Fund?
We currently have a 12 month emergency fund, but have considered investing a portion of that money. Would you consider investing some of your emergency fund?
What Is The Price Of Free? Often It’s Your Money And Time
Now more than ever, it’s easy to find things that are free or deeply discounted. The problem is snagging the deal may often have unintended costs.
Reviews
Storm On Demand Review: The Time Had Come To Move To A New Host With Better Support
This past weekend we moved all of my sites to the Storm cloud servers at Liquid Web. The support and service that they’ve offered are second to none. Here’s a quick rundown of why we switched.
How YNAB Has Helped Me Find The Flaws In Our Budgeting Methodology
After using the You Need A Budget home budgeting software for 3 months, we love it. Here’s why it has made a difference, and how it can help you too.
Kapitall Brokerage Review: A Trading Playground To Test Out Practice Portfolios, Then Trade
Many people look at stock trading as a game, and in the case of Kapitall, it can really feel like a game. Here’s a review of the new Kapitall website and Kapitall Generation brokerage.
fuboTV Review: A Guide For The Low Cost Streaming TV Service
fuboTV is a streaming TV service that has a cloud DVR, TV everywhere login, and the ability to watch your TV at home or on the go. Here’s a review.
A Great Guide To A More Joyful, Less Debtful Christmas
If you’re looking to celebrate Christmas with more joy and less debt, “Hundred Dollar Holiday” is a classic book that’s well worth reading or re-reading.


