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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
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.
“Get My Payment” Stimulus Check Status Tool Updated By The IRS
The IRS “Get My Payment” tool allows people to check the status of their stimulus check payment, or enter direct deposit information. After updates, now it’s working.
20 Best Side Hustles To Make An Extra $500 per Month
There are lots of ways to make extra money outside of a day job. Here are the best side hustles to help you make an extra $500 per month, or more.
Drop App Review: Earn Gift Cards While Shopping
Drop is a free app that gives you cash rewards for the spending that you’re already doing anyway. Here’s how to use the app, and how you can earn cash back.
37 Easy Ways To Get Free Gift Cards
Free gift cards are relatively easy to find online. Here’s a rundown of some of the easiest ways to get free gift cards online.
Saving Money
How To Get Sponsorship To Go To A Blog Conference
Getting sponsored can make an unaffordable conference affordable, but just make sure that you know what you are getting into before you agree.
How To Get The Best Prices And Find Coupons And Discounts On The Things You Buy
There are a few easy things you can do before making a purchase to make sure you’re getting the best price, and that you’re not missing out on any discounts.
Swagbucks Review: What Is It, How Does It Work And What Can You Earn And Win?
Swagbucks is a free online rewards program where you can earn gift cards, prizes and other rewards just for searching, filling our surveys and other easy activities. Here’s how to get started.
10 Easy Ways To Improve Your Finances Today
There are always easy ways to improve your finances and your budget’s bottom line. Here are 10 easy ways to improve your finances today.
The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book – A Review
Crystal Paine and her husband Jesse share their strategies for saving money in her new book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book. Win a copy.
Reviews
Betterment Lowers Fees Substantially: Also Launches Traditional And Roth IRAs To All
Betterment.com announced today that they will be lowering their fees substantially, across the board, as well as opening IRA investments to all users of the site.
Axos Self Directed Trading Review: Invest, Trade Stocks For Free
Axos Self-Directed Trading is a low-cost trading and investing platform that offers commission-free trades on stocks and ETFs. A review.
Start Saving Up For Infrequent Expenses And Christmas Savings Goals Using Automatic Accounts Like Smarty Pig
We’re quickly coming upon one of the busiest spending times of the year, the Christmas season. For too many years I would come up to Christmas and suddenly realize that I had woefully under-prepared for the coming holiday. I never saved up enough money to pay for gifts for my immediate family, friends and relatives. […]
Motif Investing Review: Theme Based Investing With $150 New Account Bonus
Motif Investing is a brokerage that allows you to invest in stocks, with a twist. Instead of buying individual stocks, you buy theme based bundles of stocks called a motif. Here’s how it can help you save.
A Credit Card You Can Use To Help Others, And Get A Good Rate Too!
A couple of weeks back we had a post on this blog talking about micro-lending. The post talked about how micro-loans through companies like Kiva or Grameen Bank, can help people in developing countries to get on their feet, get their business up and running, and how it can be much more effective than just giving […]



