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.
Recent Articles
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.
Tablo 4th Gen Over-The-Air DVR Review: The Best Device For Cord Cutters
The Tablo 4th Generation Over-The-Air DVR allows you to watch, pause or record live broadcast TV, all with no ongoing fees, contracts or subscriptions. Here’s our review
Living Stingy: 13 Tips For Spending Less
Stingy living involves being mindful of your purchases and only buying what you need. Here are some tips for spending less.
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Making Money
Buy And Hold Investing For Beginners
When it comes to investing, there two distinctive strategies. The first is the buy and hold approach. The second is timing the market. Simply put, buy and hold investors keep buying (stocks, mutual funds, ETFS …) no matter what is happening to the market and hold those investments regardless of market conditions. This is typically […]
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.
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?
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.
The 10 Toughest Jobs
Sometimes we work for pleasure. But, more often than not, people work for money. Since working is an exchange of your time, energy, and talent it is best to find a job that you love and enjoy. However, many people are working in extremely tough and demanding job fields. I found an old resource (1988) – The […]
Saving Money
Want To Save Money This Year? Quit Looking At The Sales
We are constantly bombarded by sales and ways to save money in our country, but are you truly saving money if you’re getting a deal on something you don’t need?
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 […]
Would You Invest A Portion Of Your Emergency Fund?
We currently have a 12 month emergency fund, but have considered investing a portion of that money. Would you consider investing some of your emergency fund?
Being More Self-Sufficient Will Help Alleviate Your Political Angst
If we want to feel more secure and better able to handle any political turbulence, we must look to our ancestors and practice self-sufficiency again.
4 Big Money Mistakes To Fight This Year
Here are four problem areas that have the potential to blow up a financial plan.
Reviews
fuboTV Review: A Guide For The Low Cost Streaming TV Service
fuboTV is a streaming TV service that has a cloud DVR, TV everywhere login, and the ability to watch your TV at home or on the go. Here’s a review.
American Express Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings Account
American Express has been around for 160+ years, has one of the most recognizable brands in the world and now savings accounts as well!
Pocket Your Dollars Book Review: 5 Attitude Changes That Will Help You Change Your Life
Getting rid of debt is about so much more than just creating a spreadsheet and a budget. It’s about the emotions, beliefs and attitudes that we hold that can end up getting us in trouble if we’re not careful.
Manilla Review: Get Your Accounts, Statements And Bills All In One Place With Manilla.com
Manilla is a site that helps you to keep track of all your important financial accounts and services all in one place. Get rid of paper clutter.
Tablo 4th Gen Over-The-Air DVR Review: The Best Device For Cord Cutters
The Tablo 4th Generation Over-The-Air DVR allows you to watch, pause or record live broadcast TV, all with no ongoing fees, contracts or subscriptions. Here’s our review