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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
If Attending A Professional Conference Is Going To Be A Financial Hardship, Should You Still Go?
No matter your career path, there’s likely a professional conference for you. But if you don’t have the necessary cash, should you still go?
Lending Club Signup Bonus: Cash Bonus For New Investor Accounts Equals Free Money!
Lending club is offering a signup bonus for the month of December of $64.62, one of their best bonuses ever. To get the bonus click on our link, fill out your information and link your bank account. You should have your bonus cash in no time! Next? Start earning big returns on your money!
Blueprint For How To Make Money With A Blog: Advice From Successful Bloggers
Over the last few weeks I’ve been soliciting tips, tricks and best practices from successful bloggers – asking them what their best advice is when it comes to making money with a blog. Many of them were kind enough to respond with some great answers. So here they are! Let’s jump right in and get […]
21 Apps That Pay You Real Money Fast
There are a lot of legitimate, scam free apps that pay you money. Here are 21 apps that pay in cash or gift cards. Make extra money using smartphone apps!
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.
Saving Money
How To Set Up The Ooma Telo VOIP Device: 15 Minutes To Drop Your Landline Forever
About a week ago we purchased the Ooma Telo device. Would it be as easy to setup Ooma as was advertised on their website? Let’s take a look at how to setup the Ooma Telo device.
Save Money On Your Hospital Bills Just By Asking
My wife and I just went through an extremely expensive medical emergency in the past month where we ended up having to pay quite a bit of money to two different hospitals. Luckily we had health insurance (see yesterday’s post), and our liability was capped at $1800. Our emergency fund and tax rebate covered all […]
Black Friday Shopping Tips: How To Get The Best Deals On The Things On Your List
Black Friday is a war. You need to plan your day with military precision, detailing your battle plan down to the smallest detail. Here’s how
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 […]
Choosing Between Retirement Accounts: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA And 401k
Administrative note: This article assumes that you’re familiar with the basic differences between a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, and a 401(k). If you’re not, I’d recommend IRS Publication 590–it’s free, it’s written in plain-English, and it’s quite thorough. The only drawback is that it doesn’t provide any guidance for choosing between accounts. IRA vs. […]
Reviews
Book Review And Giveaway: Upside Living in a Downside Economy
A few weeks ago I received a review copy of a new book written specifically for Christians in these tough financial times. The book, Upside Living in a Downside Economy, is written by Mike Slaughter, pastor of Ginghamsburg United Methodist Church in Tipp City, Ohio. The book isn’t a very long one, but doesn’t waste […]
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.
Empower: The Financial Management Software For Investors
Empower gives you one convenient and secure software where you can manage your entire financial life, including your investments. Here’s a review.
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.
3 Weeks With Mint.com
UPDATE: Read the updated review of Mint.com Since I recently became more deeply involved in keeping track of my family’s finances (because of starting this blog), I decided that it would be nice to find a way to keep track of our finances online. Ideally we should be able to monitor all of our online […]



