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
Dosh App Review: Earn Cash Back On Your Online And In-Store Shopping
Dosh is a smartphone app that helps you to get cash back for all your spending. Here’s how it works, and how you can get the most cash back.
Lending Club Update: Returns Increasing Above 10% As Higher Risk Loans Stay Current
My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding higher risk loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and income.
Tips For Negotiating A Better Salary (And Benefits)
To ensure a higher income it pays to go into a salary negotiation prepared. Here are some tips to help you negotiate a better salary and benefits.
How Do You Define True Wealth?
One of the discussions that we always seem to be having in this country has to do with what constitutes “wealthy.” How do you define wealth?
Christians And Wealth: Do They Mix?
Today I’d like to tackle a difficult topic. Every Christian surely has struggled with thoughts about becoming rich: is it a godly thing to do? It’s not always easy to understand how God views wealth. However, the Bible does have a lot to say about the topic of money. So let’s start there, with the […]
Saving Money
Cutting The Cord And Getting Your TV On The Cheap (Without Using The Big Bad Cable And Satellite Companies)
Cable and satellite TV bills continue to rise. It’s time to cut the cord, and find cheaper video content options. Here’s how we do it.
How To Save Money On Getting Your Car Serviced Or Repaired
Automotive tasks I can do: change a tire clean and replace an air filter change oil replace wiper blades jumpstart, test and replace a battery replace a taillight Automotive tasks I can’t do (partial list): isolate a pinhole leak in the fuel filler neck and hose assembly maintain and/or replace an evaporator canister recognize the […]
Black Friday Shopping Tips: How To Get The Best Deals On The Things On Your List
Black Friday is a war. You need to plan your day with military precision, detailing your battle plan down to the smallest detail. Here’s how
4 Big Money Mistakes To Fight This Year
Here are four problem areas that have the potential to blow up a financial plan.
The Bible’s Warnings On Financial Foolishness
The bible gives a lot of advice on money. We can learn what we should do from these verses, and we can find instruction on what we should not do with money.
Reviews
Ethos Life Review: Get Easy Life Insurance Online
Ethos Life is an independent life insurance agency that saves you time and money on your term life insurance. Here’s our review.
Tornado Review: Low-Cost Brokerage With Up To $1000 In Cash And Free Stocks!
Tornado is a unique investment platform that makes it easy to create diversified portfolios, while getting insight from professional investors.
Acorns Review: Save And Invest Your Spare Change
Acorns is a microsaving and investment app that can help make saving and investing more automatic. Here’s a review of the pros and cons of the service.
Visible Review: Unlimited Calling, Texting And Data For One Low Cost
Visible is a new mobile provider that uses the Verizon network to give you unlimited calling, texting and data for only $40 a month. Here’s our review.
Axos Invest Managed Portfolios Review: Automated Investment Advisor
Axos Invest Managed Portfolios is an automated investment advisor that invests your money in a diversified and rebalanced ETF portfolio. Are they legit?