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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
Fetch Rewards App Review: Get Cash Back Grocery Savings
Fetch Rewards is an easy to use app that gives cash back on grocery spending. It has paid out more than $3 million in rewards since launch. Here’s a full review.
How To Write An Upwork Proposal That Lands You The Job
Freelancing on Upwork is an ideal place to get started making money online. Here is a simple framework for writing proposals that net high-paying contracts.
From Side Hustle To 7 Figure Exit: Becoming A Fulfilled By Amazon Millionaire
Jon Elder was able to scale his Fulfilled By Amazon (FBA) business to over $10 million in sales in under five years, and later sell for 7 figures.
Why Shouldn’t You Add Your Kid’s Income Onto Your Tax Return?
This is an article by Carol Topp, CPA. Carol is the mother of two teenage daughters and she lives in Cincinnati, Ohio. She discusses teenagers and taxes at http://TeensandTaxes.com. Bonnie had been adding her son’s interest income to her tax return for many years. That was a $1,000 mistake. She was overpaying Uncle Sam and […]
A Commonly Believed Myth: The Little Guy Just Can’t Get Ahead
There is a difference in attitudes between those who are on their way to financial success, and those who just seem to be mired in debt and despair.
Saving Money
How I Save… By Cutting Costs On Things I Already Pay For
One of the best ways to save money is to cut costs on your regular monthly bills that you’d be paying for anyway. Here’s how I save.
The Latte Factor: Can It Really Help You To Retire Wealthy?
Changing your habits even just a little bit over time can mean big changes for your financial future. Can The Latte Factor help you to retire wealthy?
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 […]
There Are Always More Ways To Cut Your Expenses
There are always places in the budget you can cut – if you want to. Here are a few places that we’re cutting.
Summer Savings Tips: How To Save Money This Summer
This past month or so we’ve been highlighting savings tips for the summer, and we’ve talked about things like saving on food, saving at the movies, saving on summer travel and so much more (see the links below). Before we end this summer savings series, however, I thought it would be nice to highlight some […]
Reviews
ReadyForZero Review: A Program To Help You Pay Down Your Debt
ReadyForZero is a valuable tool for those who want to get out of debt, and best of all, it is free! Here is a full ReadyForZero review.
FeeX Review: Are Fees Killing Your Investment Returns?
FeeX calls themselves the “Robin Hood of Fees”, and their goal is to help people avoid the “tyrrany of unfair fees” in their investments. Here’s a review.
Discover it® Credit Card Review: Cash Back, No Fees, Great 0% Balance Transfer Offers
With its cash back rewards, balance transfer offers and no annual or overlimit fees, Discover has a solid credit card offering. Here’s a review.
Tablo 4th Gen Over-The-Air DVR Review: The Best Device For Cord Cutters
The Tablo 4th Generation Over-The-Air DVR allows you to watch, pause or record live broadcast TV, all with no ongoing fees, contracts or subscriptions. Here’s our review
Top 5 Best Robo-Advisors To Manage Your Stock Portfolio
Robo-advisors have become the go-to investing platform for newer investors and seasoned veterans alike. So what are the top automated investor services?



