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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
How To Build And Sell A Website For Extra Money
Building and selling a website can be extremely profitable way to make money. This article will show how to build and sell a six figure website of your own!
One Time Economic Recovery Payment Of $250 For People Who Get Federal Benefits. Who Gets One, And Who Doesn’t.
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The law provides for a one-time economic recovery payment of $250 to people who get certain types of Federal benefits. I’ve gotten several questions over the past few weeks about that one time payment, and how it works. There […]
Making Side Income Can Help Blunt The Impact Of Becoming A One Income Family
My wife and I just had our first child 2 months ago, a healthy little baby boy named Carter. Becoming a parent has been a life changing experience, and one I recommend to anyone, but it isn’t without it’s challenges. While we were preparing to have our son, we realized that we were going to […]
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!
Donating Plasma For Money: Best Places To Donate Plasma To Make $300-400 A Month
Donating plasma is a legit way to earn some extra cash while helping others. You only need 2-3 hours a week to donate plasma and make $300 to $400 a month.
Saving Money
How We Have Saved Almost $1600 Dollars A Year On Our Monthly Bills
With just some time, research and a few phone calls we were able to save our family almost $1600/year on our regular monthly expenses. Here’s how.
Ensuring Your Own Retirement Amidst A Looming Retirement Crisis
Our country has a looming retirement crisis. What can you do to ensure that you have enough saved, and your own retirement is secure?
How Much Money Do You Save By Wearing Nice Clothes?
“I’m going to change when I get to the LAX airport”. A friend of mine was recently flying from Australia to Los Angeles. He planned to wear a pair of jeans on the first flight and then change for his connecting flight within the States. “I always get treated better when I’m dressed up. You’re […]
Free Online Resources For Losing Weight And Working Out
A couple of days ago I posted about how I was going to be joining the 100 Push-Up Challenge that so many other bloggers have embarked upon in the last week or so. On Monday I completed day 1 of the challenge, and so far so good! I haven’t buckled under the pressure… yet. I […]
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.
Reviews
Amazon Fire TV (2nd Gen) Review: The Cord Cutter’s 4K Entertainment Hub
If you’re looking for an entertainment hub for your home so you can cut the cord, I’d definitely suggest checking out the 2nd generation Amazon Fire TV.
Amazon Echo Dot Review: The Tiny Budget Minded Voice Assistant
The Echo Dot, a newer, smaller and cheaper version of the Amazon Echo Bluetooth speaker, was released recently. Here’s why it should be your next virtual assistant.
Book Review – Hustle Away Debt: Eliminate Your Debt by Making More Money
A new book by David Carlson, Hustle Away Debt, explores how people can get ahead by earning money through income producing “side hustles”.
Fundrise Review: Invest In Real Estate Without A Lot Of Money
Fundrise is one of the best real estate investing sites available for smaller investors, and a pioneer of crowdfunded real estate investing. Here’s a review.
Axos Bank Review: A Full Service Banking Experience
Axos Bank is almost unusual among online banks, in that it offers nearly all banking services. Here’s what you can expect with Axos in this Axos Bank review.


