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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
14 Best Freelance Side Jobs To Consider
There are dozens of freelance platforms and social media that can help you find ways to make money. Here are some of the best freelance jobs.
20+ Business Ideas For College Students
If you’re interested in starting a business while in college, here are some ideas that you might want to consider.
Tips For How To Have A Successful Garage Sale
Having a garage sale is a big endeavor, one that needs serious planning. Here are some things we’ve done to help our chances of yard sale success.
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%.
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.
Saving Money
FreedomPop Launches New Free Cell Phone Service
FreedomPop just launched a free cell phone service to complement their free wireless data hotspots. Find out how it can save you money every month.
Spend Money To Slash Your Budget
Sometimes spending money can end up saving you money in the long run. Here’s how.
Can You Afford Your Lifestyle?
We thought that we were living a comfortable lifestyle that we could afford, but we left out several important aspects of a strong financial position. Here’s how to avoid the same mistakes.
Saving Money At The Movies This Summer
Save money at the movies this summer by implementing the advice in these helpful tips. Time to save at the silver screen!
5 Great Sites To Get Coupon Codes
One great way that I’ve found to save money is to buy things that I would normally buy at a Bricks and Mortar store, at an online store. You can often find ways to make it cheaper to buy online using one of my favorite things – Coupon Codes! There are a ton of coupon […]
Reviews
Channel Master DVR+: The Fee Free Over-The-Air DVR For Cord Cutters
The Channel Master DVR+ can give you a cable TV like experience, without the recurring monthly cost. Let’s take a look at this over-the-air DVR.
3 Weeks With Mint.com
UPDATE: Read the updated review of Mint.com Since I recently became more deeply involved in keeping track of my family’s finances (because of starting this blog), I decided that it would be nice to find a way to keep track of our finances online. Ideally we should be able to monitor all of our online […]
PeerStreet Review: Diversify Your Portfolio With Real Estate
If you’re looking for higher returns and to diversify beyond a portfolio of stocks and bonds, Peerstreet can provide an attractive alternative.
Mutual of Omaha Bank Mortgage Review
If you are currently looking for a mortgage or refinance, Mutual of Omaha Bank Mortgage is definitely worth a second look. Here’s my review.
My Digit And Axos Invest Experiment Update: Automated Saving & Investing Trial
I opened free accounts with Digit and Axos Invest to see how much an automated saving and investing plan could lead to. How’s it going so far, 6 months in?



