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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
Having A Baby Can Be A Good Excuse To Simplify And Declutter
We decided that becoming parents for the second time was a good excuse to declutter our house. Here’s how we got rid of all the stuff.
13 Good Side Hustles From Home You Can Start This Weekend
Need some extra money? The side hustles covered in this article could all be started this weekend from your home. Let’s take a look.
How Is Your Wasted Time Costing You Money?
If you changed your habits and created more time by limiting distractions, how could you save or make more money?
The 10 Toughest Jobs
Sometimes we work for pleasure. But, more often than not, people work for money. Since working is an exchange of your time, energy, and talent it is best to find a job that you love and enjoy. However, many people are working in extremely tough and demanding job fields. I found an old resource (1988) – The […]
One Million Dollars: How Much Will It Buy In Thirty Years?
I don’t have a million dollars just yet; in fact, I’m far from it! If I’m diligent with my savings, my retirement account will reach the big M, but what does that really mean in 30 years? The number itself doesn’t mean anything – the purchasing power of those dollars is what counts. I know […]
Saving Money
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.
FreedomPop Free Cell Phone Service Review: Unboxing And Testing The FreedomPop HTC EVO 4G
When I heard that FreedomPop was going to be releasing a new free cell phone service, I was excited and signed up. Here’s a quick overview of the service and how it works.
20 Money Hacks: Tips And Tricks To Improve Your Finances
Over at ZenHabits.net they give 20 good tips on things you can do to improve your finances. Among my favorite hacks that they mention: Use Cash: We have started doing this more often at our house – paying cash for everything from furniture to new cars. It’s amazing how much nicer paid off things are […]
Going To The Minnesota State Fair Is Expensive! How To Avoid Spending Too Much.
My wife and I, along with a group of our friends, went to the Minnesota State Fair this past weekend. For those who don’t know the Minnesota State Fair is the largest state fair in the United States in terms of average daily attendance. Daily attendance can average anywhere from 100,000 people all the way […]
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.
Reviews
Vanguard Review: Digital Advisor and Personal Advisor Services
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services & Vanguard Digital Advisor offer an automated investing service that manages your portfolio for a low fee. Here’s our review.
Dealspotr: Save Money And Earn Money At The Same Time
Dealspotr offers you the opportunity to save money on your purchases and to make money, especially if you love finding and sharing deals.
Plex Media Server Review: Cord Cutter’s DVR And Media Hub
Plex is a home entertainment hub for cord cutters that serves your favorite TV shows and movies from your computer to your big screen TV or mobile device.
Twigby Review: Pay Your Mobile Provider Only For What You Use
Twigby and it’s low cost mobile service doesn’t sacrifice good customer service or call quality to save a buck. Here’s why you might want to give them a try.
10 Best Free Tax Filing Services And Software Online
This article takes a look at the best free tax filing services to help you file your taxes accurately,and with the biggest possible refund.



