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
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.
Rakuten Review: Get Cash Back On All Your Purchases
If you’re not using Rakuten when you shop online (or in store) to get cash back, you may be leaving cash on the table. Here’s how Rakuten works.
Boost Your Retirement Account Balance By Making Money On The Side While Keeping Your Day Job
If you’re able to find ways to make income on the side while working your day job, you can quickly boost your emergency fund and retirement savings.
Is It Time To Get A Second Job?
Ah, the second job: stressful, tiring, and yet more income. When is it time to get a second job? What kind of job should it be? How long should you have it? Before you think about getting a second job, you must learn how to destroy bad financial habits. Bad financial habits can gobble up […]
How To Sell Gift Cards Online For Cash
There are many different places to sell or trade your unwanted gift cards. Here are some of the best options to sell your gift cards for cash.
Saving Money
3 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have a difficult time saving money. If the cash is there, it ends up getting spent! For those of us who need new ways of saving money, here are some great tips on saving more money than we thought possible. It’s All About Habits Before we get […]
Capital One Shopping Review: A Tool To Save Money Shopping Online
Capital One Shopping is a free browser extension and app that finds coupon codes and gets you better deals when shopping online.
How To Find Cheap Gas Where You Live
Gas prices are going up At the end of last week I posted about gas prices, how they’re steadily rising, and ways you can cut back on your gas consumption. I’ve been starting to use some of those tips myself, and I have to admit – it isn’t as easy as I was hoping. I […]
Ally Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
A week or so ago I talked about how I had opened a new online high yield savings account with one of the personal finance blogosphere’s favorite banks, CapitalOne360. CapitalOne360 is great because of a variety of factors, but for me the ability to set up sub-accounts, and to budget using their automatic withdrawals to […]
Microsavings Alternatives That Don’t Charge A Monthly Fee (Like Digit)
One of my favorite automated savings apps, Digit, announced that they would be adding a monthly fee. Here are several free microsavings sites to use instead.
Reviews
A Review Of Debt Free For Life By David Bach
David Bach’s latest book Debt Free For Life: The Finish Rich Plan for Financial Freedom, is full of solid financial advice. Here’s a review.
BBVA Bank Review: The Online Bank With Everything
If you’re looking for a one-stop financial shop, BBVA is your bank. High interest savings, loans, investment, business banking – they have it all.
Stash Invest Review: A Flexible Way To Invest With As Little As $5
Stash Invest is a mobile app that allows new investors to start investing with as little as $5. Here’s a review and a look at how they can help you to jump start your retirement savings.
Best Cheap Cell Phone Plans
Unhappy paying an expensive cell phone bill? This article gives our top picks for the best cheap cell phone plans available. Which plan is cheapest?
Channel Master DVR+: The Fee Free Over-The-Air DVR For Cord Cutters
The Channel Master DVR+ can give you a cable TV like experience, without the recurring monthly cost. Let’s take a look at this over-the-air DVR.