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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.
Life As A Financial Blogger: What You Need To Know
The most uncomfortable situation for me is that which might be easy for anyone else with a different occupation: being asked what I do for a living. Family get-togethers, social gatherings, or church services are often those places where I get asked that question. “What do you do John?” Answering The Question I used to […]
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.
20+ Business Ideas For College Students
If you’re interested in starting a business while in college, here are some ideas that you might want to consider.
21 Easy Ways To Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards
Many companies use free Amazon gift cards as a reward or incentive. Here’s a giant list of some of the best places to get your Amazon gift card code free!
Saving Money
How To Deal with Out of Control Spending
“Where does all my money go?” “Why isn’t there any money left at the end of the month?” “I can’t pay all my bills every month.” If one of these phrases describes you, you probably have a problem with spending. Quite simply, your spending is out of control. People spend money for different reasons. If […]
Be Your Own CFO By J.D. Roth: A Way To Revolutionize Your Financial Approach
In his new guide J.D. Roth explains why you need to make carefully calculated decisions about your finances, just as if you were your own CFO.
How Much To Save For Retirement
I recently received an email from my company’s 401k plan manager asking me the question: “have you got enough cushion?” In other words, they were asking, based on the amount of money I’m contributing to retirement today, if it will be enough? Further into the note, their suggestion was to save as much as I […]
Save Money By Doing Simple DIY Maintenance And Repair Before You Call A Professional
If you find yourself with a costly home repair, try doing a search online for tips on fixing the issue yourself. It can be easier than you think and you’ll save
Ibotta Means Easy Savings Of $240 A Year For The Average User
Ibotta app is a legitimate and easy way to save money. Here’s how you can leverage the cash rebates found in the app to save up hundreds per year!
Reviews
Streitwise Review: Diversify Your Portfolio By Investing In Commercial Real Estate
If you’ve been looking to diversify your investment portfolio into a “hard asset” like real estate, you should take a close look at Streitwise.
Does Your Bag Have Holes? Book Review
For a while now I’ve been meaning to sit down and write a review on a book I received in the mail called “Does Your Bag Have Holes?“. The author of the book, Cameron C. Taylor, had inquired if I was interested in reviewing his book on my blog, and I responded that I was. […]
TradeKing Review: Discount Online Brokerage
Over the past few years TradeKing has become one of the most awarded discount online brokerages because of their great customer service and low fees. Details here.
The Legacy Journey By Dave Ramsey: Building Wealth And Leaving A Legacy
Dave Ramsey’s new class, The Legacy Journey, looks in depth at building wealth, investing and God centered stewardship as a way to leave a legacy.
Capital One 360 Savings Review: ING Direct Re-Branded As Capital One 360
I have been an ING Direct customer for several years now and I have had nothing but positive experiences dealing with ING. How does the new re-branded Capital One 360 stack up?



