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
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.
How To Increase Your Income Without A Raise
There are a lot of ways to make money online and ways to use side jobs for extra cash. This article, however, isn’t about earning extra money outside of work – it’s about increasing your income with the job you already have. It always seems difficult asking for a raise, so these tips (if presented […]
5 Location Independent Jobs that Could Offer Financial Freedom
Why not have a career that allows you to live where you want? If you are considering changing things up, here are 5 location-independent jobs to consider.
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!
17 Realistic Ways To Make $100 Per Day
There are a lot of ways to make $100 per day with a side hustle or online business. Here are some of the most realistic ways to make legit money online.
Saving Money
Save Money By Doing Simple DIY Maintenance And Repair Before You Call A Professional
If you find yourself with a costly home repair, try doing a search online for tips on fixing the issue yourself. It can be easier than you think and you’ll save
How To Save Money On Your Grocery Bill
Finding ways to save money on your groceries can take a great deal of time. Here are a few tips to save you time, and save you money on your grocery bill.
How I Save… By Cutting Costs On Things I Already Pay For
One of the best ways to save money is to cut costs on your regular monthly bills that you’d be paying for anyway. Here’s how I save.
FreedomPop Cell Service Now Has Iphone 5 Available: Free Cell Phone Service With Iphone!
Over a year ago I first heard about a revolutionary new service called FreedomPop that offered free mobile internet to their customers, with no strings attached. I was sure it was too good to be true. At the time I was paying $35/month for a mobile hotspot from Virgin Mobile, so i was more than […]
8 Things You Can Do This Year To Improve Your Finances Next Year
If you are looking for a stronger financial position in the new year, you can’t go wrong with these 10 strategies.
Reviews
Amazon Kindle Fire Review: A Frugal Tablet Computer That Doesn’t Feel Frugal
I have been testing my Kindle Fire out for the past month, since it launched. Is it a good value, and should you consider buying one?
ING Direct Review: Why I Am Signing Up For The Orange Savings Account, And Why You Should Too
As I mentioned in a previous posting on high yield savings accounts, lately I’ve been looking for a new online bank where we can put our money. Our current savings account is with the same company as our mortgage (Bank of America), and I decided that I wanted our savings to be at a different […]
Digit.co Review: Save Money Without Even Realizing It
Digit.co is an automated, online, free and FDIC insured savings account that helps you to save money, without even realizing. Savings just happen automatically!
You Need A Budget 4 (YNAB) Is Now Free For College Students
You Need A Budget recently announced that they are making YNAB free for college students. Here’s a step by step of how you can get the software for free.
Does Your Bag Have Holes? Book Review
For a while now I’ve been meaning to sit down and write a review on a book I received in the mail called “Does Your Bag Have Holes?“. The author of the book, Cameron C. Taylor, had inquired if I was interested in reviewing his book on my blog, and I responded that I was. […]