Explore the captivating history of index funds and index fund investing, from its origins with pioneers like Jack Bogle to the proven research behind its success in long-term wealth building.
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.
Banking Reviews
- 9.5
- 9
- 9
- 9
Investing Websites
- 9.9
- 9.7
- 9.7
- 9.5
Cord Cutting
- 9.5
- 9.4
- 9.3
- 9.3
- 9.1
Making Money
How To Make Money Online For Beginners
Whether you’re looking for a viable long term business, or just some side income, there are plenty of ways to make money online as a beginner.
Work-Life Balance: More Time And Less Money
If you’re not careful your work life can quietly take over. It pays to take time to bring your family back into focus.
Why Shouldn’t You Add Your Kid’s Income Onto Your Tax Return?
This is an article by Carol Topp, CPA. Carol is the mother of two teenage daughters and she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. She discusses teenagers and taxes at http://TeensandTaxes.com. Bonnie had been adding her son’s interest income to her tax return for many years. That was a $1,000 mistake. She was overpaying Uncle Sam and […]
A Retirement Investing Strategy Is All About Income
Your retirement investing strategy is all about income, and you’ll want your investments to be able to generate income at some point.
The question is, how do you create that income?
Subsidy For Unemployed Workers To Help Pay For Cobra Health Care Benefits Expanded To 15 Months
A plan to give unemployed workers some help in paying their COBRA health care benefits was extended through February of 2010. Here are the full details.
Saving Money
How Are You Saving For Your Child’s College Education?
A recent study from Fidelity identifies saving for college as one of the top goals that parents have for 2014. How are you saving for college costs?
Free Search For Unclaimed Property And Money
Think you might have some unclaimed cash out there from a long lost relative, an old job or insurance settlement? Now you can search online to find out!
Free Movie Rentals At RedBox.com
One thing that I used to hate was going to the movie rental place to rent a movie. Not only was it a hassle to drive there and walk through the store trying to find a movie for a half-hour, but it was also expensive! To rent two new release movies could cost upwards of […]
Kids And Money: Make Saving Fun With Remote Deposit
Have fun with your kids and kindle an interest in saving, and the power of earning interest, by using technology as a teaching tool.
How To Save Money On Getting Your Car Serviced Or Repaired
Automotive tasks I can do: change a tire clean and replace an air filter change oil replace wiper blades jumpstart, test and replace a battery replace a taillight Automotive tasks I can’t do (partial list): isolate a pinhole leak in the fuel filler neck and hose assembly maintain and/or replace an evaporator canister recognize the […]
Reviews
YNAB (You Need A Budget) 3 Budget Software Review: Zero Based Budgeting Made Easy
One budgeting software that I’ve heard quite a bit of positive feedback about is You Need A Budget, a desktop budgeting software. Here’s my full review.
The Recovering Spender Book Review: How To Live A Debt Free Life
In her book, The Recovering Spender, Lauren Greutman shares how her family dumped $40,000 in debt and began working together towards shared financial goals.
Motif Investing Offering Black Friday Deal – Free Trades! Open And Fund Your Account Today To Take Advantage!
Motif Investing is a great way to invest in bundles of stocks, while saving on commissions and fees. Now they’re offering free trades on Black Friday to sweeten the deal.
Gen Mobile Review: A Reliable, Low Cost Mobile Phone Provider
Gen Mobile is one of the new breed of mobile providers who have calling plans that are more affordable and flexible than the cell plans of yesterday.Here’s a review.
Ally Bank Online Savings Account: Signing Up For An Account And Review
A while back I started looking for a new high yield savings account to put our emergency fund in so that it would at least gain a little bit of interest while it sat in an account. We had the money sitting in an account at Bank of America, and last week I relayed my […]



