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.
Recent Articles

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.

Merry Christmas To One And All: The Original Christmas Story
Jesus’ life is the greatest story ever told, and when you think about how it all started with his birth in extremely humble surroundings, it’s even more amazing.

401k Contribution Limits And Rules
The IRS has released their 401k contribution guidelines for the 2024 tax year. How much can you contribute to your retirement account in 2024?

Traditional And Roth IRA Contribution Limits Announced
The contribution limits for the Roth IRA and Traditional IRA were just announced. Here’s what IRS limits are for the upcoming year.

M1 Finance Review: Free Trading App And Automated Investing
M1 Finance offers a great low-cost app to invest, borrow and spend. Here’s our review of their investing and credit products.

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

Living Stingy: 13 Tips For Spending Less
Stingy living involves being mindful of your purchases and only buying what you need. Here are some tips for spending less.
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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?
5 Ways To Make Some Extra Money
If you’re anything like me, there is always a time when you can use a little extra money around the house to pay off debt, save for a vacation or pay a little extra on your mortgage. Here is a list of 5 ways to make some extra money. 5 Ways To Create New Income […]
The Cost Of Raising An Olympian
For those lucky few athletes who win the gold at the Olympics, there are lucrative endorsement deals waiting. But what does it cost to raise an Olympian?
21 Selling Apps To Sell Stuff Online & Locally
Looking to sell your old stuff? Want to earn some extra cash to improve your bottom line? Here are 21 selling apps to help you sell your stuff online!
How To Plan For Long Term Income Loss
If you’re expecting to have long term income loss, no matter what the reason, this post is for you. I’ve found that if I write about the financial events occurring in my life, others will most likely identify and benefit from the discussion. In a few years time, my wife will be solely focusing on […]
Saving Money
Tablo TV Over-The-Air DVR: The Cord Cutters Dream!
If you canceled your expensive cable TV package, would you miss your DVR? Now you don’t have to. The new Tablo TV over-the-air DVR is a cord cutter’s dream.
Ally Bank Review: High Yield Savings Account
A week or so ago I talked about how I had opened a new online high yield savings account with one of the personal finance blogosphere’s favorite banks, CapitalOne360. CapitalOne360 is great because of a variety of factors, but for me the ability to set up sub-accounts, and to budget using their automatic withdrawals to […]
Ooma Review Update: 6 Months Using Ooma As Our Main Home Phone
We’ve been using Ooma home phone service for over 6 months now. Would we still suggest that others use them as their primary home phone?
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 […]
How To Get The Best Prices And Find Coupons And Discounts On The Things You Buy
There are a few easy things you can do before making a purchase to make sure you’re getting the best price, and that you’re not missing out on any discounts.
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.
Swell Investing Review: The Socially Responsible Robo-Advisor
Swell Investing is specifically for socially responsible investing. They offer 7 different SRI portfolios, and even give you control over your investments.
Kapitall Brokerage Review: A Trading Playground To Test Out Practice Portfolios, Then Trade
Many people look at stock trading as a game, and in the case of Kapitall, it can really feel like a game. Here’s a review of the new Kapitall website and Kapitall Generation brokerage.
Ibotta Means Easy Savings Of $240 A Year For The Average User
Ibotta app is a legitimate and easy way to save money. Here’s how you can leverage the cash rebates found in the app to save up hundreds per year!
Simple Bank Review: Find Clarity In Your Finances
Simple offers a nice banking alternative to the offerings from the big banks.Here’s a quick look at what they offer.


