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
5 Location Independent Jobs that Could Offer Financial Freedom
Why not have a career that allows you to live where you want? If you are considering changing things up, here are 5 location-independent jobs to consider.
7 Keys To A Successful Side Hustle
There are several keys that can help you to have a successful side hustle, rather than wasting time and effort. Here are our 7 keys to side hustle success!
How Is Your Wasted Time Costing You Money?
If you changed your habits and created more time by limiting distractions, how could you save or make more money?
The Cost Of Raising An Olympian
For those lucky few athletes who win the gold at the Olympics, there are lucrative endorsement deals waiting. But what does it cost to raise an Olympian?
Ways To Make Extra Income: How To Create And Sell An Ebook On Your WordPress Site
One thing that I’ve been a huge proponent of on this blog is finding ways that you can create income on the side to help turbo boost your progress towards reaching your financial goals. I’ve talked about a lot of ways that I’ve used generate income to help me reach my financial goals. Among the […]
Saving Money
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. […]
How To Cut Those Scary Halloween Costs
While Halloween is nowhere near as expensive as Christmas it can still be an expensive holiday. Here’s how to cut those scary Halloween costs.
4 Big Money Mistakes To Fight This Year
Here are four problem areas that have the potential to blow up a financial plan.
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 […]
Is Multi-Generational Living For You? What Are The Pros And Cons?
With the tight economy, more and more families are finding themselves living in multi-generational households. Here are some pros and cons.
Reviews
FreedomPop Freedom Spot Overdrive Pro Review: Wireless Hotspot With Free 3G/4G Wireless Internet
Freedom Spot Overdrive Pro is one of the best wireless hotspots available for the free FreedomPop service currently. Here’s why.
Why We Switched To Republic Wireless For Our Mobile Phone Service
Our family has been extremely happy with Republic Wireless cell service and just ported our existing mobile phone numbers over to the service. Here’s why.
EverBank Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
If you’re looking for a good high yield savings account where you can put your money, I think EverBank should be near the top of your list.
Betterment Review: The Original Robo-Advisor Service
Betterment offers the best combination of investment options, tax-loss harvesting and low fees of any robo-advisor – with no minimum investment requirement.
FreedomPop Cell Service Now Has Iphone 5 Available: Free Cell Phone Service With Iphone!
Over a year ago I first heard about a revolutionary new service called FreedomPop that offered free mobile internet to their customers, with no strings attached. I was sure it was too good to be true. At the time I was paying $35/month for a mobile hotspot from Virgin Mobile, so i was more than […]