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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
Swagbucks Review: What Is It, How Does It Work And What Can You Earn And Win?
Swagbucks is a free online rewards program where you can earn gift cards, prizes and other rewards just for searching, filling our surveys and other easy activities. Here’s how to get started.
Work-Life Balance: More Time And Less Money
If you’re not careful your work life can quietly take over. It pays to take time to bring your family back into focus.
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 […]
Lending Club Returns Above Now Above 12%. Lending Club Receives $15 Million In Funding
My Lending Club account has continued to improve over the last few months as my returns have now surpassed the 12% threshold I was aiming for, reaching 12.06% net annualized return this month. I’ve been able to improve my returns over the past year or two by moving away from investing solely in A and […]
5 Location Independent Jobs that Could Offer Financial Freedom
Why not have a career that allows you to live where you want? If you are considering changing things up, here are 5 location-independent jobs to consider.
Saving Money
FNBO Direct Online Savings Account Review: High Yield Savings Account
Over the past year or so I’ve written quite a few reviews of online banks, talking about the histories and features of each respective financial establishment. Over the past year we’ve opened two separate savings accounts, one at Ally Bank since it currently enjoys one of the higher rates of interest, and one at Capital […]
How To Find Cheap Gas Where You Live
Gas prices are going up At the end of last week I posted about gas prices, how they’re steadily rising, and ways you can cut back on your gas consumption. I’ve been starting to use some of those tips myself, and I have to admit – it isn’t as easy as I was hoping. I […]
Would You Invest A Portion Of Your Emergency Fund?
We currently have a 12 month emergency fund, but have considered investing a portion of that money. Would you consider investing some of your emergency fund?
11 Ways Using Coupons Can Cost You Money!
Here are 11 ways that using a coupon or buying on sale can actually lead us to spend more money than we had intended. Are you getting coupon blindness?
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
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?
Book Review And Giveaway: Secrets Of A Stingy Scoundrel
This past week while I was on vacation I finally had the chance to read a book that I’ve been meaning to read for a while. The book, Secrets of a Stingy Scoundrel: 100 Dirty Little Money-Grubbing Secrets, by Phil Villarreal asks the question, “How far would you go to save money?“. If you’re anything […]
Ethos Life Review: Get Easy Life Insurance Online
Ethos Life is an independent life insurance agency that saves you time and money on your term life insurance. Here’s our review.
Unboxing The Lenovo Motorola Moto Z Play From Republic Wireless
The Lenovo Motorola Moto Z Play from Republic Wireless is a new phone with superior battery life, a fast processor, high quality camera and ample memory. Here’s a review.
Amazon Echo Review: Voice Controlled Bluetooth Speaker And Virtual Assistant
I purchased the Amazon Echo Bluetooth speaker and virtual assistant shortly after it launched. So how does it sound, and Is it worth the money?


