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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
A Money Lesson From Christian Theologian John Wesley
John Wesley was a Christian theologian from the 1700’s and is credited as leading the Methodist movement. So what could this guy teach you about money?
How To Make The Most Money From Your Decluttering Efforts
To make the most money from your clutter when decluttering your home, it’s important to diversify and sell your things through a variety of venues.
7 Keys To A Successful Side Hustle
There are several keys that can help you to have a successful side hustle, rather than wasting time and effort. Here are our 7 keys to side hustle success!
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?
21 Selling Apps To Sell Stuff Online & Locally
Looking to sell your old stuff? Want to earn some extra cash to improve your bottom line? Here are 21 selling apps to help you sell your stuff online!
Saving Money
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.
How To Analyze Your Budget And Spending Decisions
I love helping people with their finances, it’s a passion of mine. You can see it in the One Money Design tagline – helping people achieve true financial freedom. Money Map coaching involves walking with people through a Biblical financial study and helping them use practical financial tools for their finances (such as setting up […]
Ooma Home Phone Service After One Year: Saving Big Bucks On Home Phone Service
We’ve been using Ooma VOIP home phone service instead of our old landline phone for an entire year now. Here’s why we’re glad that we switched.
10 Tips For Saving Money While You Travel
My wife and I are currently planning a trip for our 10th anniversary, and in the midst of all the planning, we’re trying to find ways to save. The trip we had decided to take a while back is turning out to be quite a bit more expensive than we had bargained for. To try […]
Netbook Computers: The Frugal Laptop Alternative That Won’t Break The Bank
Recently my wife and I decided that we wanted to get a laptop computer so that we could check emails, do work and otherwise surf the web while the other spouse was on our main desktop computer. We no longer wanted to deal with the “are you done on the computer yet?” exchanges. (Yes, it […]
Reviews
Dough Trading App Review: Trade Stocks Free And Earn Free Stocks
Dough app is a fee and commission-free DIY investment platform that can help you to get started investing, and earn free stocks as well.
FNBO Direct Online Savings Account Review: High Yield Savings Account
Over the past year or so I’ve written quite a few reviews of online banks, talking about the histories and features of each respective financial establishment. Over the past year we’ve opened two separate savings accounts, one at Ally Bank since it currently enjoys one of the higher rates of interest, and one at Capital […]
Republic Wireless Review: Save Money On Your Cell Service
Republic Wireless is one of the top low cost, no contract cell phone providers. Their hybrid WiFi calling technology makes mobile service affordable again. Find out how you can get service for as little as $15/month.
Ebook Review And Interview: Sell Your Crap By Adam Baker
Last week I briefly touched on a new e-book package that just came out that was written by Adam Baker, the mind behind the entertaining blog, ManVsDebt.com. The e-book talks about a topic that I know pretty well, selling your stuff to make a bit of extra cash. A couple of years ago my wife […]
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.


