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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
Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog: Money Making Ideas, Optimizing Your Site And Helpful Site Tools
To make money with a blog you have to find a variety of income sources for your site. Popular money makers include PPC ads, CPM ads, private ad sales, ebooks, affiliates, membership sites, premium content and more!
5 Ways To Take Your Small Business To The Next Level (Without Breaking The Bank)
There are a variety of things that you can do to build a solid brand for your small business. Here are 5 that should get you off to a good start.
How To Make The Most Money From Your Decluttering Efforts
To make the most money from your clutter when decluttering your home, it’s important to diversify and sell your things through a variety of venues.
How Do You Define True Wealth?
One of the discussions that we always seem to be having in this country has to do with what constitutes “wealthy.” How do you define wealth?
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.
Saving Money
Car Maintenance Tips To Avoid Car Debt
It’s a good idea to stay in front of what your car will cost you, and have a good game plan for handling car maintenance costs.
Going To The Minnesota State Fair Is Expensive! How To Avoid Spending Too Much.
My wife and I, along with a group of our friends, went to the Minnesota State Fair this past weekend. For those who don’t know the Minnesota State Fair is the largest state fair in the United States in terms of average daily attendance. Daily attendance can average anywhere from 100,000 people all the way […]
Is A CSA Right For You? Lower Your Grocery Bill And Eat Locally
Now is the perfect time to consider enrolling in a CSA, community supported agriculture. CSAs can save you money, support the local economy and eat fresh local food..
Ooma Review Update: 6 Months Using Ooma As Our Main Home Phone
We’ve been using Ooma home phone service for over 6 months now. Would we still suggest that others use them as their primary home phone?
The Five Commandments For Boosting Retirement Savings
Don’t make the unholy mistake of shortchanging your retirement savings. Here are a few surefire ways increase your retirement savings.
Reviews
Tello Mobile Review: Unboxing The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
If you’re looking for a new low cost mobile phone provider, Tello Mobile should be on the list. They have great customer service, low monthly cost and more!
The Grow Your Dough Throwdown 2.0 May Update – Blogger Investing Challenge With Motif Investing
Earlier this year I announced I was going to be participating in a 1 year investing contest, the Grow Your Dough Throwdown 2.0. So how’s it going so far?
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.
CIT Bank Savings Review: High Yield Savings And CD Accounts From CIT Group
I recently discovered the savings and CD accounts from CIT Bank. They offer some pretty competitive rates, among the top 5 that I’ve seen recently at the writing of this review. Here’s a look at CIT Bank.
Pocket Your Dollars Book Review: 5 Attitude Changes That Will Help You Change Your Life
Getting rid of debt is about so much more than just creating a spreadsheet and a budget. It’s about the emotions, beliefs and attitudes that we hold that can end up getting us in trouble if we’re not careful.



