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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
10 Tips For New Bloggers. What Are Some Things I Should Consider When Starting A Blog?
So you’re thinking about becoming a blogger. What are some things you should consider before you jump in with both feet into the blogging world?
How To Increase Your Income Without A Raise
There are a lot of ways to make money online and ways to use side jobs for extra cash. This article, however, isn’t about earning extra money outside of work – it’s about increasing your income with the job you already have. It always seems difficult asking for a raise, so these tips (if presented […]
Take Care Of Your Health Now To Grow And Preserve Your Wealth
Taking care of your health is important, not only for your quality of life, but because of how being unhealthy can rob you of future wealth. Consider the financial ways poor health can affect you.
Ways To Make Extra Money Series: 20 More Income Generating Ideas From Our Readers
Today we look at posts from the past few years that involved creating side income, including posts from our ‘Ways To Make Extra Money’ series.
Rakuten Review: Get Cash Back On All Your Purchases
If you’re not using Rakuten when you shop online (or in store) to get cash back, you may be leaving cash on the table. Here’s how Rakuten works.
Saving Money
Review Of Mint.com’s New Goals Feature
A while back, Peter did a review of Mint.com, a free online solution for tracking your finances, and then just this year, he updated that Mint review. Mint lets you see all your accounts in one place, captures all of your transactions, and puts the data into a ton of great looking charts and graphs […]
How Much Money Do You Save By Wearing Nice Clothes?
“I’m going to change when I get to the LAX airport”. A friend of mine was recently flying from Australia to Los Angeles. He planned to wear a pair of jeans on the first flight and then change for his connecting flight within the States. “I always get treated better when I’m dressed up. You’re […]
The Financial Hope Conference – Creating Hope For A Smoother Financial Journey
You have likely heard of Steve and Annette Economides, otherwise fondly referred to as America’s Cheapest Family. The Economides raised five children while living on Steve’s modest income alone, and they did it without debt (save for a mortgage that they paid off within 11 years). The Economides have written three books: America’s Cheapest Family […]
Buy Quality To Save Money In The Long Run
Sometimes paying a little bit more for an item, and buying high quality, will often save you money in the long run. Here’s how buying high quality saved me hundreds on a bike.
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!
Reviews
Capital One 360 Savings Review: ING Direct Re-Branded As Capital One 360
I have been an ING Direct customer for several years now and I have had nothing but positive experiences dealing with ING. How does the new re-branded Capital One 360 stack up?
Mint.com Review: Online Personal Finance And Budgeting Software
Mint.com is a personal finance management software that allows easy anywhere access to your family’s financial accounts, budgets and spending trends. Here’s a review.
Paribus Review: Price Drop Refunds Made Easy
Chances are good that your online purchases have dropped in price since you bought them. So why not get a refund on the extra amount you paid? Now you can.
Splash Financial Review: Consolidate And Refinance Student Loans
Splash Financial is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to either refinance student loans or do a student loan consolidation. Here’s what to expect.
Capital One Shopping Review: A Tool To Save Money Shopping Online
Capital One Shopping is a free browser extension and app that finds coupon codes and gets you better deals when shopping online.



