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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
Essentials Of Selling Your Stuff On Craigslist
Here are the essential things to know if you’re going to try and sell your things on Craigslist to make some extra money.
Lending Club Update: Still Making Good Returns, But They Could Be Better
I‘ve been investing in Lending Club for quite some time now, and so far I’ve been extremely happy with the experience. I’m getting a good return on my money, while at the same time helping others to get loans at lower rates than they might have otherwise been able to obtain. I really do think […]
Are Americans More Financially Secure This Year Than Last? Or Just Being Optimistic?
The past few years have been tough ones for our economy, with the market dropping, unemployment skyrocketing, and other general economic indicators not being too favorable. A lot of people have lost a lot of their net worth during that time, and many of them were on the point of despondency because they didn’t know […]
How To Make Money Blogging: Turn A Blog Into A Business
Turning a blog into a legit online business is possible, but it requires the right business-minded approach. Here’s what you need to know.
40 Easy Ways To Get Free Money Fast
There are plenty of legitimate places to get free money online. Here’s a list of 40 places you get free money fast, without a hassle.
Saving Money
How To Build Your Fully Funded Emergency Fund In Less Than A Year
Don’t have an emergency fund yet? This post will show you how to build your fully funded emergency fund in less than a year.
HSBC Direct Bank Review: Online High Yield Savings Account
As I continue my search to find the best high yield savings accounts for our family, one that keeps showing up on my radar and that seems to have an extremely strong reputation is the online savings accounts from HSBC Advance. HSBC Advance doesn’t have branches, the accounts are online only – but it is […]
Myths And Misconceptions About The 529 College Savings Plan
529 plans are a good tax advantaged way to save for college education. What are some myths and misconceptions about 529 college savings plans?
3 Home Improvements That Can Help You Save Money
Here are three home improvements that you can do in order to save money in the long run.
Saving For Retirement Til It Hurts!
Ah, retirement. Could there be a bigger financial goal out there than this? We all talk about it, think about it, read about it, and plan for it. But how many of us do what it takes to get ourselves into a position to retire how we want when we want? How many of us […]
Reviews
Book Review: Money, Purpose, Joy. The Proven Path To Uncommon Financial Success
A while back I received a review copy of a new book that had just come out called Money, Purpose, Joy written by personal finance author and speaker Matt Bell. I didn’t read the book right away, just filed it away in my stack of books that publishers send me so often. (Sometimes you can […]
Dobot Review: Goal Based Automated Savings Account And Microsavings App
Dobot is an easy-to-use financial app that helps you save money automatically for all of your financial goals. Here’s a full review of how it works.
Chime App Review: Fee Free Banking That Pays You Rewards When You Save
Chime App is an interesting new banking option with an automatic savings and rewards program that makes saving money pain free. Here’s a full review.
Dough Trading App Review: Trade Stocks Free And Earn Free Stocks
Dough app is a fee and commission-free DIY investment platform that can help you to get started investing, and earn free stocks as well.
Rebalance IRA Review: Personalized Investment Help For A Low Cost
Rebalance IRA is a retirement portfolio investment service available at a fraction of the standard industry cost. You’ll get better results, and pay less to boot.


