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
17 Best Passive Income Ideas To Make Money Without The Effort
Here are some of the best passive income ideas we’ve come across that can enable you to make hundreds or even thousands of dollars passively each year.
Searching For Better Yields? Lending Club Could Be The Ticket In Tough Economic Times: Returns At 12%
Lending Club continues it’s explosive growth, and should surpass $1 billion in loans originated sometime in October 2012. My returns with Lending Club are now right at 12%.
Discipline: An Attribute Of Millionaires That You Need To Succeed
One of the traits of millionaires and other highly successful people is that they are highly disciplined and know how to use their time and resources wisely.
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.
Fetch Rewards App Review: Get Cash Back Grocery Savings
Fetch Rewards is an easy to use app that gives cash back on grocery spending. It has paid out more than $3 million in rewards since launch. Here’s a full review.
Saving Money
How Much Gas Are You Wasting?
Gas prices are going up! This past week the cost of gas here in Minnesota has been rising, and is now getting dangerously close to record prices. I’ve been trying to conserve gas, but this week my frugal ways may have gotten the better of me. I thought – I’ll wait one more day to […]
4 Ways To Setup An Automatic Savings And Investment Plan
It can be hard to get motivated to start saving for your financial future. Here are 4 ways to make saving and investing automatic and easy.
4 Big Money Mistakes To Fight This Year
Here are four problem areas that have the potential to blow up a financial plan.
Ooma Home Phone Service After One Year: Saving Big Bucks On Home Phone Service
We’ve been using Ooma VOIP home phone service instead of our old landline phone for an entire year now. Here’s why we’re glad that we switched.
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.
Reviews
Motif Investing Creator Royalties Program: Get Paid When Others Buy Your Motif
Motif Investing was already an attractive option for investors wanting to create a low cost investment portfolio, but now you can also make money when others buy your custom motif.
Streitwise Review: Diversify Your Portfolio By Investing In Commercial Real Estate
If you’ve been looking to diversify your investment portfolio into a “hard asset” like real estate, you should take a close look at Streitwise.
Honey Review: Save Money Automatically When You Shop Online
Honey and their chrome and firefox extensions will help you to find discounts and rewards on the items you buy, automatically, with little to no effort on your part. Let’s take a look at this cash saving tool.
Rebalance IRA Review: Personalized Investment Help For A Low Cost
Rebalance IRA is a retirement portfolio investment service available at a fraction of the standard industry cost. You’ll get better results, and pay less to boot.
Amazon Echo Review: Voice Controlled Bluetooth Speaker And Virtual Assistant
I purchased the Amazon Echo Bluetooth speaker and virtual assistant shortly after it launched. So how does it sound, and Is it worth the money?