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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
Lending Club Celebrates 25,000 Investors By Giving Away $2500 Cash And $25 For New Investors
About a month ago I posted about how I joined Lending Club as an investor, and I talked about how I thought it was becoming a pretty good way to make a decent return on your money. As with any type of investing it does carry it’s risks, but I believe that it is beginning […]
Flawed Financial Philosophy: Folklore We Need To Overcome
What we believe and why truly matters. Too often we believe traditions that are not rooted and the Good Book. Here are 3 that we need to challenge.
Buy And Hold Investing For Beginners
When it comes to investing, there two distinctive strategies. The first is the buy and hold approach. The second is timing the market. Simply put, buy and hold investors keep buying (stocks, mutual funds, ETFS …) no matter what is happening to the market and hold those investments regardless of market conditions. This is typically […]
37 Easy Ways To Get Free Gift Cards
Free gift cards are relatively easy to find online. Here’s a rundown of some of the easiest ways to get free gift cards online.
How To Develop Multiple Streams Of Income
If you want to build wealth, you need to know how to develop multiple streams of income. Here are some ways you can get closer to that goal.
Saving Money
This Year, Invest In Yourself. Here’s How
Have you made a New Year’s resolution? I have to be honest and confess that I don’t put much stock in New Year’s resolutions because they seem to be made to be broken. Most people make resolutions that are wildly unrealistic, and then they feel bad when they don’t reach their goal. Sound familiar? Let’s […]
Republic Wireless Adding 7 New Phones, New Network Partner
Republic Wireless just announced that they are releasing 7 new phones, a new network partner and new calling plans. Here is what you can expect these things to be live.
9 Convincing Reasons Why You Need An Emergency Fund
Everyone should have a plan in place for an emergency situation, including saving money for an emergency fund. Here’s why having an emergency fund is key.
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.
Save And Pay Yourself First: A Part Of All I Earned Was Mine To Keep
Sometimes the most powerful precepts in personal finance are the ones that are the simplest. We all would love to think that the reason why we haven’t gotten further ahead in our financial lives is because saving and earning money are such complicated topics that have a myriad of secrets that are beyond our grasp. […]
Reviews
Start Saving Up For Infrequent Expenses And Christmas Savings Goals Using Automatic Accounts Like Smarty Pig
We’re quickly coming upon one of the busiest spending times of the year, the Christmas season. For too many years I would come up to Christmas and suddenly realize that I had woefully under-prepared for the coming holiday. I never saved up enough money to pay for gifts for my immediate family, friends and relatives. […]
Betterment Updates Their Site To Give Better Advice, Enhanced Reporting And Better Site Performance
This week Betterment announced site updates including improvements to site performance, personalized advice and more data to help in analyzing your account.
Nuru Personal Finance Flash Cards: Review and Giveaway
Review and Giveaway A week or two back after finding my site, Luke over nuruplanet.com emailed me and offered to send me a packet of Nuru’s Personal Finance Pocket Cards to review on the site. In theory they sounded like a great idea – flash cards centered around the basic principles of personal finance. I […]
TurboTax Review: Your Taxes, Simplified
Over the years TurboTax has quietly become one of the top names in tax preparation software. Their software is known for it’s ease of use and it’s accuracy.
Mint Mobile Review: Big Mobile Network At A Fraction Of The Cost
Mint Mobile is a low cost mobile phone provider, and if you’re looking for a MVNO that uses the T-Mobile network, they might be one of the best. Here’s why.


