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
Wealth And The Trust In God Conflict
For Christians a conflict often arises between our trust in God and our trusting in ourselves and our wealth. How can we keep the focus on God?
33 Online Jobs That Pay Weekly
There are a number of online jobs and companies that pay weekly, or possibly even more frequently. Here are some of our favorites.
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 […]
Best Sites Like Fiverr To Make Money As A Freelancer
Fiverr is an incredibly popular platform for freelancers, but there are a lot of good Fiverr alternatives you may want to consider as well.
17 Real Ways To Make Money From Home With No Investment
There are so many options these days for ways to make money from home with no investment. Here’s our list of real ways to make money at home with no startup cost.
Saving Money
How To Save Money When Buying Appliances
What are some things you can do to save when you’re shopping around to find appliances for your home? Here are some tips and tricks to get the best deal.
How To Accomplish Your Financial Goals With Automatic Savings
Many people have trouble getting started with their financial plans. And even after they get started, in can be extremely difficult to be consistent. That’s why it is important to take advantage of various ways to set up an automatic savings system. You’ve read about the advantages of automatic savings on this site in the […]
Living On Less Before You Need To: Getting By With One Income
Last week I read a post over at Debt Free Adventure about how it’s a good idea to start living on one income, whether or not you need to. If you’re married and have no kids, it can be a good exercise to see what it may be like if you end up having children […]
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.
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 […]
Reviews
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.
Public App Review: Free Stock Market App With Fractional Shares
Public app is great for newbie investors and for those who want commission-free trades. Here’s what sets this free stocks app apart.
A Credit Card You Can Use To Help Others, And Get A Good Rate Too!
A couple of weeks back we had a post on this blog talking about micro-lending. The post talked about how micro-loans through companies like Kiva or Grameen Bank, can help people in developing countries to get on their feet, get their business up and running, and how it can be much more effective than just giving […]
EverBank Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
If you’re looking for a good high yield savings account where you can put your money, I think EverBank should be near the top of your list.
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.