Explore the 2026 retirement contribution limits to maximize your tax-advantaged savings while navigating inflation constraints.
Recent Articles

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.

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.
Banking Reviews
- 9.5
- 9
- 9
- 9
Investing Websites
- 9.9
- 9.7
- 9.7
- 9.5
Cord Cutting
- 9.5
- 9.4
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 9.1
Making Money
Lending Club Celebrates 25,000 Investors By Giving Away $2500 Cash And $25 For New Investors
About a month ago I posted about how I joined Lending Club as an investor, and I talked about how I thought it was becoming a pretty good way to make a decent return on your money. As with any type of investing it does carry it’s risks, but I believe that it is beginning […]
10 Weird And Unconventional Ways To Make Money
When you’re looking for ways to make more money, here are a few unconventional and flat out weird ways that people are making money.
5 Location Independent Jobs that Could Offer Financial Freedom
Why not have a career that allows you to live where you want? If you are considering changing things up, here are 5 location-independent jobs to consider.
Best Sites Like Fiverr To Make Money As A Freelancer
Fiverr is an incredibly popular platform for freelancers, but there are a lot of good Fiverr alternatives you may want to consider as well.
Why Shouldn’t You Add Your Kid’s Income Onto Your Tax Return?
This is an article by Carol Topp, CPA. Carol is the mother of two teenage daughters and she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. She discusses teenagers and taxes at http://TeensandTaxes.com. Bonnie had been adding her son’s interest income to her tax return for many years. That was a $1,000 mistake. She was overpaying Uncle Sam and […]
Saving Money
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.
3 Simple Steps To Take To Change Your Financial Life
Consider making these small changes in your financial life to have a positive impact on your bottom line.
Avoid The Siren Call Of The Christmas Shopping Deals
Beginning the week of Thanksgiving, retailers will begin rolling out some hard to beat deals. Sometimes it is hard to resist the siren call.
10 Ways To Save Money Right This Second!
There are a few things you can do to save money, starting right this very moment! Each one of these ideas might not save you much, but together, you’ll save a whole roll of cash! Some of these ideas will save you money immediately, and others will save you money over time. Nevertheless, they are […]
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. Â It’s amazing how much nicer paid off things are […]
Reviews
Blogging Can Be A Great Side Income Or Full Time Job: How To Get Started
Becoming a blogger has a steep learning curve, especially if you want it to grow and become a second or full time income. These video courses can help.
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.
Book Review: Money, Purpose, Joy. The Proven Path To Uncommon Financial Success
A while back I received a review copy of a new book that had just come out called Money, Purpose, Joy written by personal finance author and speaker Matt Bell. I didn’t read the book right away, just filed it away in my stack of books that publishers send me so often. (Sometimes you can […]
Mint.com Review: Online Personal Finance And Budgeting Software
Mint.com is a personal finance management software that allows easy anywhere access to your family’s financial accounts, budgets and spending trends. Here’s a review.
Tablo TV Over-The-Air DVR: The Cord Cutters Dream!
If you canceled your expensive cable TV package, would you miss your DVR? Now you don’t have to. The new Tablo TV over-the-air DVR is a cord cutter’s dream.


