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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
Swagbucks Review: What Is It, How Does It Work And What Can You Earn And Win?
Swagbucks is a free online rewards program where you can earn gift cards, prizes and other rewards just for searching, filling our surveys and other easy activities. Here’s how to get started.
Having A Baby Can Be A Good Excuse To Simplify And Declutter
We decided that becoming parents for the second time was a good excuse to declutter our house. Here’s how we got rid of all the stuff.
33 Online Jobs That Pay Weekly
There are a number of online jobs and companies that pay weekly, or possibly even more frequently. Here are some of our favorites.
From Side Hustle To 7 Figure Exit: Becoming A Fulfilled By Amazon Millionaire
Jon Elder was able to scale his Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) business to over $10 million in sales in under five years, and later sell for 7 figures.
10 Small Business Ideas For Kids
Kids spending the better part of their day head deep in their screens? Few things can get them motivated like a good old dose of capitalism. Here are 10 small business ideas for kids.
Saving Money
Microsavings Alternatives That Don’t Charge A Monthly Fee (Like Digit)
One of my favorite automated savings apps, Digit, announced that they would be adding a monthly fee. Here are several free microsavings sites to use instead.
The Best Bill Negotiation Services: Bill Shark Vs BillCutterz Vs Rocket Money Vs BillFixers Vs Trim Vs Bill Advisor
Looking to lower your monthly costs? These bill negotiation services can help you to save hundreds of dollars on your recurring monthly bills.
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
20 Money Hacks: Tips And Tricks To Improve Your Finances
Over at ZenHabits.net they give 20 good tips on things you can do to improve your finances. Among my favorite hacks that they mention: Use Cash: We have started doing this more often at our house – paying cash for everything from furniture to new cars. It’s amazing how much nicer paid off things are […]
Honey Review: Save Money Automatically When You Shop Online
Honey and their chrome and firefox extensions will help you to find discounts and rewards on the items you buy, automatically, with little to no effort on your part. Let’s take a look at this cash saving tool.
Reviews
ING Direct Investing Review: ShareBuilder Renamed, Refocused And Simplified
This week ING Direct announced that they would be renamed from ING Sharebuilder to ING Direct Investing. They also launched a cleaner, simpler site.
Axos Invest Managed Portfolios Review: Automated Investment Advisor
Axos Invest Managed Portfolios is an automated investment advisor that invests your money in a diversified and rebalanced ETF portfolio. Are they legit?
Mint.com Will Soon Be Integrating With A Bank Website Near You
Mint.com announced that they are going to be creating a new suite of tools similar to what they offer on their site that can be integrated into banking partner websites. Would you use Mint via your bank’s website?
Haven Life Review: Term Life Insurance Made Easy
Haven Life is an insurance agency that offers term life insurance via a quick and easy online quote process. Here’s what you should know.
Empower Review: Manage Your Cash And Investment Accounts
If your financial picture includes multiple investment and other accounts, Empower can help you manage everything. It’s more than a budgeting app; it’s a true money management software.


