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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
A Money Lesson From Christian Theologian John Wesley
John Wesley was a Christian theologian from the 1700’s and is credited as leading the Methodist movement. So what could this guy teach you about money?
How To Make Money As An Airbnb Host
Being an Airbnb host is a good way to bring in income on the side. Here’s how to get started as a host, and some things you can do to become a “superhost”.
How I Keep Track Of Blog Income And Expenses And Why It’s Important
When you start making any kind of income for your blog, it’s important to start tracking the income and expenses so that you can pay taxes on that money. Here’s how I do it.
Losing Money In Your 401k? 6 More Ways To Make Some Extra Money!
401k balance dropping? Create some new income! Right now the markets are struggling. There is no doubt about that. 401k balances are dropping, investment accounts are taking a hit, and there isn’t an end in sight. So what can you do instead of just wringing your hands and hoping for someone to bail YOU out? […]
21 Best Online Proofreading Jobs For Beginners
If you have a keen eye for finding spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes, here’s how you can find online proofreading jobs to make some extra money.
Saving Money
Want To Save Money This Year? Quit Looking At The Sales
We are constantly bombarded by sales and ways to save money in our country, but are you truly saving money if you’re getting a deal on something you don’t need?
8 Tips For Moving On A Budget
Moving to a new home can be an expensive and stressful proposition. Here are some ways to save.
Shopping On Black Friday? Tips To Find The Best Deals On The Things On Your List
Thanksgiving is almost here again, and as another year passes we all have so much to be thankful for. Our health, our families, and all the blessings we’ve been given throughout the year. For many people the Thanksgiving celebration also marks the coming of the biggest shopping day of the year when people young and […]
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. […]
10 Practical Ways To Save Money And Increase Your Net Worth
For many of us our budgets already seem tight.If you look, however, there are a few practical ways that you can save some extra money this year.
Reviews
Axos Bank Review: A Full Service Banking Experience
Axos Bank is almost unusual among online banks, in that it offers nearly all banking services. Here’s what you can expect with Axos in this Axos Bank review.
Wealthfront Now Has A Low $500 Account Minimum. Time To Start Investing?
Wealthfront is one of the best automated investment advisors. With their newly announced $500 account minimum, newer investors can finally take advantage!
Best Online Brokerage Rankings For 2013
Barron’s magazine recently released their best online brokerage rankings for 2013. Let’s take a look at who came out on top in the different categories.
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 […]
Ally Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
A week or so ago I talked about how I had opened a new online high yield savings account with one of the personal finance blogosphere’s favorite banks, CapitalOne360. CapitalOne360 is great because of a variety of factors, but for me the ability to set up sub-accounts, and to budget using their automatic withdrawals to […]


