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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
How I Keep Track Of Blog Income And Expenses And Why It’s Important
When you start making any kind of income for your blog, it’s important to start tracking the income and expenses so that you can pay taxes on that money. Here’s how I do it.
How To Make Money As An Airbnb Host
Being an Airbnb host is a good way to bring in income on the side. Here’s how to get started as a host, and some things you can do to become a “superhost”.
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 […]
Life As A Financial Blogger: What You Need To Know
The most uncomfortable situation for me is that which might be easy for anyone else with a different occupation: being asked what I do for a living. Family get-togethers, social gatherings, or church services are often those places where I get asked that question. “What do you do John?” Answering The Question I used to […]
How To Start A Business With No Money
It is possible to start a business with no money and avoid taking on debt. Here’s how to get started, even if you don’t have much cash.
Saving Money
3 Home Improvements That Can Help You Save Money
Here are three home improvements that you can do in order to save money in the long run.
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.
FreedomPop Freedom Spot Overdrive Pro Review: Wireless Hotspot With Free 3G/4G Wireless Internet
Freedom Spot Overdrive Pro is one of the best wireless hotspots available for the free FreedomPop service currently. Here’s why.
How To Save Money On Getting Your Car Serviced Or Repaired
Automotive tasks I can do: change a tire clean and replace an air filter change oil replace wiper blades jumpstart, test and replace a battery replace a taillight Automotive tasks I can’t do (partial list): isolate a pinhole leak in the fuel filler neck and hose assembly maintain and/or replace an evaporator canister recognize the […]
How To Win Cash And Prizes And Get Free Stuff: Tips For Finding Contests, Giveaways And Freebies
Over the past couple of years I’ve learned that there are a myriad of ways online to get things for free. Here are some ways you can use to find free stuff.
Reviews
Amazon Fire TV Stick Review: A Device For The Cord Cutter’s Toolbox
A couple months ago I got an email from Amazon allowing me to pre-order their newest video streaming device, the Amazon Fire TV Stick. Here’s my review.
Aspiration Review: An Online Spend And Save Account With Cash Back
Aspiration offers banking services that give cash back and that pays high interest. They also give 10% to charity. Here’s a review.
A Credit Card You Can Use To Help Others, And Get A Good Rate Too!
A couple of weeks back we had a post on this blog talking about micro-lending. The post talked about how micro-loans through companies like Kiva or Grameen Bank, can help people in developing countries to get on their feet, get their business up and running, and how it can be much more effective than just giving […]
Motif Investing Offering Black Friday Deal – Free Trades! Open And Fund Your Account Today To Take Advantage!
Motif Investing is a great way to invest in bundles of stocks, while saving on commissions and fees. Now they’re offering free trades on Black Friday to sweeten the deal.
Master Your Money Super Bundle: 45+ Financial Resources For One Low Price
The Master Your Money Super Bundle is a huge collection of financial tools, ebooks and courses, all at a 97% discount of their combined retail prices.



