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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 Get The First Million Dollars: What We Can Learn From People Who Have Achieved A High Net Worth
Making a million dollars isn’t something unattainable, just about anyone can do it. Here’s a look at how a group of millionaires achieved a high net worth.
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.
Take Care Of Your Health Now To Grow And Preserve Your Wealth
Taking care of your health is important, not only for your quality of life, but because of how being unhealthy can rob you of future wealth. Consider the financial ways poor health can affect you.
17 Best Work From Home Jobs: A List Of Legit Online Jobs That Pay Well
Here’s a list of some of the best work from home jobs that are legitimate and that pay well. Time to ditch the 9 to 5 to work an online job!
17 Easy Ways To Earn Free Walmart Gift Cards
You can get free Walmart gift cards, in exchange for just a little bit of your time. Here are 17 easy ways to get a free Walmart gift card!
Saving Money
Frugal Things To Do In Minneapolis, Minnesota [Local Guide]
This local guide gives you things to do in Minneapolis. Minnesota to have fun while keeping things on the frugal side.
Summer Savings Tips: How To Save Money This Summer
This past month or so we’ve been highlighting savings tips for the summer, and we’ve talked about things like saving on food, saving at the movies, saving on summer travel and so much more (see the links below). Before we end this summer savings series, however, I thought it would be nice to highlight some […]
Begin Preparing Now For Christmas Expenses To Avoid Holiday Debt
Christmas time is one of the most expensive times of the year, but you can start planning now so that you have the cash upfront when the holiday arrives.
How And Where To Save For College Education Costs
The cost of a college education is high, and the costs are rising every year. How can you save for your child’s college costs?
7 Tips For A Frugal Wedding
If you’re looking to have a beautiful wedding, but still save a few bucks, here are some tips for having a frugal wedding and reception.
Reviews
Stairs App Review: Save And Invest To Earn 4-6% Interest
Stairs is a saving and investment app that allows you to save and earn up to 4-6% interest by investing in Groundfloor real estate notes. Here’s our review.
InboxDollars Review: A Legit Way To Make Extra Money In Your Spare Time
InboxDollars is a platform that allows consumers to get paid for doing surveys, watching ads, and redeeming cash back offers. Here’s an InboxDollars review.
Storm On Demand Review: The Time Had Come To Move To A New Host With Better Support
This past weekend we moved all of my sites to the Storm cloud servers at Liquid Web. The support and service that they’ve offered are second to none. Here’s a quick rundown of why we switched.
Playstation Vue Review: Streaming Cable TV Alternative For Cord Cutters
PlayStation Vue is a new streaming service that offers an affordable alternative to cable and Satellite TV, including DVR functionality. Here’s our review.
Zions Bank Review: High Yield Savings, Checking, Money Market Accounts
Zions Bank currently offers one of the highest interest rates among high-interest savings accounts, along with having the stability of 130+ years of business.



