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
A Money Lesson From Christian Theologian John Wesley
John Wesley was a Christian theologian from the 1700’s and is credited as leading the Methodist movement. So what could this guy teach you about money?
Making Side Income Can Help Blunt The Impact Of Becoming A One Income Family
My wife and I just had our first child 2 months ago, a healthy little baby boy named Carter. Becoming a parent has been a life changing experience, and one I recommend to anyone, but it isn’t without it’s challenges. While we were preparing to have our son, we realized that we were going to […]
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.
Lending Club Signup Bonus: Cash Bonus For New Investor Accounts Equals Free Money!
Lending club is offering a signup bonus for the month of December of $64.62, one of their best bonuses ever. To get the bonus click on our link, fill out your information and link your bank account. You should have your bonus cash in no time! Next? Start earning big returns on your money!
Having A Baby Can Be A Good Excuse To Simplify And Declutter
We decided that becoming parents for the second time was a good excuse to declutter our house. Here’s how we got rid of all the stuff.
Saving Money
Drive Free Cars And Retire Rich!
While taking part in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University”, we heard a great example of how you could turn traditional thinking around, and make your money work for you. Drive Free Cars For Life! They started the lesson out by talking about how the average new car payment for 1/3 of car buyers is $475 […]
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.
How To Save $100k In 7 Practical Steps
Anyone who puts their mind to it can save $100,000 in 5 years or less. Here are 7 practical steps for how to save $100k.
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.
A Scam Or Not A Scam, That Is The Question: How To Make Sure You’re Really Getting A Deal
We are all too eager to spot a cool deal to save some money. Sadly, very often we are so eager that we forget about caution – and many scammers take advantage of that. What are you risking by running into an online scam? They can steal your money; They can steal your contact information […]
Reviews
Simple Bank Review: Find Clarity In Your Finances
Simple offers a nice banking alternative to the offerings from the big banks.Here’s a quick look at what they offer.
Amazon Fire TV (2nd Gen) Review: The Cord Cutter’s 4K Entertainment Hub
If you’re looking for an entertainment hub for your home so you can cut the cord, I’d definitely suggest checking out the 2nd generation Amazon Fire TV.
Rize Money Review: Automatic Savings Account That Pays Interest
Rize Money is an “intelligent savings account” that allows you to setup savings goals and then save money automatically every month. Here’s a review.
fuboTV Review: A Guide For The Low Cost Streaming TV Service
fuboTV is a streaming TV service that has a cloud DVR, TV everywhere login, and the ability to watch your TV at home or on the go. Here’s a review.
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.


