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
Lending Club Update: Returns Slowly Increasing As Higher Risk Loans Added
My Lending Club returns have continued to improve since I started adding loans for people with lower credit scores, but good jobs and income – and higher probability of paying off their loans. Details of what I’m doing here.
Christians And Wealth: Do They Mix?
Today I’d like to tackle a difficult topic. Every Christian surely has struggled with thoughts about becoming rich: is it a godly thing to do? It’s not always easy to understand how God views wealth. However, the Bible does have a lot to say about the topic of money. So let’s start there, with the […]
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?
10 Tips For New Bloggers. What Are Some Things I Should Consider When Starting A Blog?
So you’re thinking about becoming a blogger. What are some things you should consider before you jump in with both feet into the blogging world?
The Cost Of Raising An Olympian
For those lucky few athletes who win the gold at the Olympics, there are lucrative endorsement deals waiting. But what does it cost to raise an Olympian?
Saving Money
Frugal Fitness: Working Out At Home Instead Of At The Gym
Working out in your home gym, or in the great outdoors can be a much more cost effective and frugal option for many. Here’s why.
Ways To Watch TV Without Paying An Arm And A Leg For Cable Or Satellite
Watching Television doesn’t have to be expensive, and you don’t have to pay for Cable TV. Here’s how to watch TV for free when you have no cable or satellite tv.
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.
3 Financial Self Defense Weapons
In many ways, having a strong financial foundation can be a form of self defense. There are many things that can attack our financial lives: crushing debt, losing a job, and unexpected emergencies just to name a few. There are three weapons that I have found effective to fight off the financial burdens that plague […]
Paying Down Debt With Gazelle Intensity? How Much Of An Emergency Fund Do You Need?
Should some families have a larger emergency fund than others? What is the right amount for your family to set aside in an emergency fund?
Reviews
Axos Self Directed Trading Review: Invest, Trade Stocks For Free
Axos Self-Directed Trading is a low-cost trading and investing platform that offers commission-free trades on stocks and ETFs. A review.
Ally Bank Online Savings Account: Signing Up For An Account And Review
A while back I started looking for a new high yield savings account to put our emergency fund in so that it would at least gain a little bit of interest while it sat in an account.   We had the money sitting in an account at Bank of America, and last week I relayed my […]
CIT Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings And CD Accounts From CIT Group
I recently discovered the savings and CD accounts from CIT Bank. They offer some pretty competitive rates, among the top 5 that I’ve seen recently at the writing of this review. Here’s a look at CIT Bank.
DiversyFund Review: Passive Income Through Real Estate Investing
The Top 1% invest in commercial real estate. Now you can do the same thing with just $500 through DiversyFund, where you can earn double-digit returns.
Status Money Review: Compare Your Finances And Earn Cash Rewards
Status Money is a financial app that allows you track your finances, and gives you insight into how your finances compare to those of your peers.


