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
Ways To Make Extra Money Series: 5 More Great Ideas For Creating Extra Income
The absolute best way to create extra income is to pursue something you love. For this reason, I’m a fan of turning a hobby into a business. Here are some proven ideas or things I’ve come across that people do to make money. Notice – none of these are theoretical options. I’ve either done them, […]
Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog: Creating Content, Optimizing SEO And Promoting Your Site
One of the keys to making money with a blog is creating great content. Once you do, you’ll need to optimize SEO, promote your posts via social media, commenting, guest posting and other outlets to generate traffic.
How To Run A Successful Crowdfunding Campaign
Crowdfunding has made it simple to raise money for nearly every type of business, social cause or personal project. How can you run a successful campaign?
One Time Economic Recovery Payment Of $250 For People Who Get Federal Benefits. Who Gets One, And Who Doesn’t.
On February 17, 2009, President Barack Obama signed into law the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The law provides for a one-time economic recovery payment of $250 to people who get certain types of Federal benefits. I’ve gotten several questions over the past few weeks about that one time payment, and how it works. There […]
InboxDollars Review: A Legit Way To Make Extra Money In Your Spare Time
InboxDollars is a platform that allows consumers to get paid for doing surveys, watching ads, and redeeming cash back offers. Here’s an InboxDollars review.
Saving Money
Is Your Desire To Save Money Costing You Money?
There was a time when I spent money to save money, thinking I was a smart shopper. Here’s how this technique cost me money and may be costing you money too.
Save And Pay Yourself First: A Part Of All I Earned Was Mine To Keep
Sometimes the most powerful precepts in personal finance are the ones that are the simplest. We all would love to think that the reason why we haven’t gotten further ahead in our financial lives is because saving and earning money are such complicated topics that have a myriad of secrets that are beyond our grasp. […]
Lending Club Returns Continue Upward Trend At 11.44%. Lending Club Passes 500 Million In Loan Originations
Lending club announced that they had passed 500 million in loan originations since their inception. My returns also continued to go up, increasing to 11.44%
This Year, Invest In Yourself. Here’s How
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? I have to be honest and confess that I don’t put much stock in New Year’s resolutions because they seem to be made to be broken. Most people make resolutions that are wildly unrealistic, and then they feel bad when they don’t reach their goal. Sound familiar? Let’s […]
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 […]
Reviews
Stairs App Review: Save And Invest To Earn 4-6% Interest
Stairs is a saving and investment app that allows you to save and earn up to 4-6% interest by investing in Groundfloor real estate notes. Here’s our review.
Twigby Review: Pay Your Mobile Provider Only For What You Use
Twigby and it’s low cost mobile service doesn’t sacrifice good customer service or call quality to save a buck. Here’s why you might want to give them a try.
Motif Investing $150 New Account Bonus: Create Diversified Stock Portfolios Without Expense Ratios
Motif Investing is a great way to invest in bundles of stocks, while saving on commissions and fees. Now they’re also offering a $150 bonus for new accounts.
FreedomPop Freedom Stick Bolt: Un-boxing, Review And Comparison To The Freedom Spot Overdrive Pro
FreedomPop gives you free wireless internet, and today I’m reviewing their Freedom Stick Bolt USB modem. Let’s see how it stacks up to the other FreedomPop wireless devices.
FarmTogether Review: Invest In Farmland To Diversify Your Holdings
FarmTogether is a real estate crowdfunding platform that enables you to diversify your investments by investing in farmland. Here’s what you need to know.