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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
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?
Life As A Financial Blogger: What You Need To Know
The most uncomfortable situation for me is that which might be easy for anyone else with a different occupation: being asked what I do for a living. Family get-togethers, social gatherings, or church services are often those places where I get asked that question. “What do you do John?” Answering The Question I used to […]
Build Wealth With An Average Income By Playing Great Financial Defense
Is it possible to build wealth with an average income? According to author Thomas J. Stanley it is, if you play “great financial defense”.
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.
How To Put Together A More Functional And Organized Home Office
Putting together a home office? Here are some tips to help you put together a more functional and organized space.
Saving Money
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.
Save Money On Your Hospital Bills Just By Asking
My wife and I just went through an extremely expensive medical emergency in the past month where we ended up having to pay quite a bit of money to two different hospitals. Luckily we had health insurance (see yesterday’s post), and our liability was capped at $1800. Our emergency fund and tax rebate covered all […]
Ooma Review: Save Hundreds On Your Phone Bill By Ditching Your Landline For VOIP
VOIP services like Ooma can give you home phone service for next to nothing, much less than the cost of a traditional landline. Find out how to save hundreds in this Ooma review.
Free Search For Unclaimed Property And Money
Think you might have some unclaimed cash out there from a long lost relative, an old job or insurance settlement? Now you can search online to find out!
We Bought A “New” Car This Weekend
For the past couple of weeks my wife and I have been looking for a used car. My old car was getting up there in miles, and after having it for 5+ years I was ready for something different. Was it really time to get a new car, and was it a financially sound […]
Reviews
Discover Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
Discover Bank has some of the highest interest rates in the country and all of their accounts are FDIC insured. They definitely have a solid bank offering.
ShareBuilder By Capital One Review: Discount Online Brokerage
I‘ve been looking into the many options available to me lately when it come to discount online brokerages. It seems like just about everyone has a service that they like best, and that they prefer using. The first one I had heard recommended was OptionsHouse, which I reviewed last time. It had a good mix […]
Motif Investing Offering Black Friday Deal – Free Trades! Open And Fund Your Account Today To Take Advantage!
Motif Investing is a great way to invest in bundles of stocks, while saving on commissions and fees. Now they’re offering free trades on Black Friday to sweeten the deal.
Top 5 Best Robo-Advisors To Manage Your Stock Portfolio
Robo-advisors have become the go-to investing platform for newer investors and seasoned veterans alike. So what are the top automated investor services?
Policygenius Review: 10 Minutes To Term Life Insurance
Policygenius has a quick and easy 5-minute process to get competitive quotes on term life insurance coverage from top companies. Here’s how it works.


