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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
Boost Your Retirement Account Balance By Making Money On The Side While Keeping Your Day Job
If you’re able to find ways to make income on the side while working your day job, you can quickly boost your emergency fund and retirement savings.
How To Get The First Million Dollars: What We Can Learn From People Who Have Achieved A High Net Worth
Making a million dollars isn’t something unattainable, just about anyone can do it. Here’s a look at how a group of millionaires achieved a high net worth.
21 Easy Ways To Earn Free Amazon Gift Cards
Many companies use free Amazon gift cards as a reward or incentive. Here’s a giant list of some of the best places to get your Amazon gift card code free!
24 Legit Online Jobs For College Students And Teens
There are legit online jobs for college students and teens that can be done right from home or from a dorm room. Here are 24 work from home jobs to try.
Subsidy For Unemployed Workers To Help Pay For Cobra Health Care Benefits Expanded To 15 Months
A plan to give unemployed workers some help in paying their COBRA health care benefits was extended through February of 2010. Here are the full details.
Saving Money
3 Ways To Trick Yourself Into Saving Money
I don’t know about you, but sometimes I have a difficult time saving money. If the cash is there, it ends up getting spent! For those of us who need new ways of saving money, here are some great tips on saving more money than we thought possible. It’s All About Habits Before we get […]
Is The Middle Class In The Same Financial Class As Low Income Earners?
The middle class is really almost no different than the low income because they don’t own anything. Are you living a low income life because of your debt burden?
Netbook Computers: The Frugal Laptop Alternative That Won’t Break The Bank
Recently my wife and I decided that we wanted to get a laptop computer so that we could check emails, do work and otherwise surf the web while the other spouse was on our main desktop computer. We no longer wanted to deal with the “are you done on the computer yet?” exchanges. (Yes, it […]
The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book – A Review
Crystal Paine and her husband Jesse share their strategies for saving money in her new book, The Money Saving Mom’s Budget Book. Win a copy.
How Much Gas Are You Wasting?
Gas prices are going up! This past week the cost of gas here in Minnesota has been rising, and is now getting dangerously close to record prices. I’ve been trying to conserve gas, but this week my frugal ways may have gotten the better of me. I thought – I’ll wait one more day to […]
Reviews
Mutual of Omaha Bank Mortgage Review
If you are currently looking for a mortgage or refinance, Mutual of Omaha Bank Mortgage is definitely worth a second look. Here’s my review.
TD Ameritrade Review: Award Winning Online Brokerage
TD Ameritrade is a company with a solid 35 year history, and a slate of awards in the past year that show they should be one of your top online brokerage options.
Manilla Review: Get Your Accounts, Statements And Bills All In One Place With Manilla.com
Manilla is a site that helps you to keep track of all your important financial accounts and services all in one place. Get rid of paper clutter.
Amazon Kindle: Money Saver Or Waster? Should I Get One?
For a while now I’ve intrigued by the thought of buying an e-reader device along the lines of the Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook or an Apple iPad. I’ve taken a look at all three at local electronics stores. The Nook was intriguing as it was similar to the Kindle, but it also has […]
Motif Investing Creator Royalties Program: Get Paid When Others Buy Your Motif
Motif Investing was already an attractive option for investors wanting to create a low cost investment portfolio, but now you can also make money when others buy your custom motif.



